Fiscal Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities

The Fiscal Analyst works directly with legislators and is involved in the legislative process by researching, analyzing, summarizing, and presenting a variety of data and other information. The analyst reports to a manager working for the division’s director, the Legislative Fiscal Division of the Legislative Branch.

• Provide in-depth and data‑driven fiscal analysis to support the legislative process
• Work directly with legislators on identifying policy issues and ways to measure fiscal impacts
• Perform original research at the behest of legislative committees
• Objectively address potential fiscal implications of legislative proposals
• Provide verbal and written reports to the legislature

The work cycle changes throughout the two‑year legislative calendar. During the legislative session analysts staff legislative committees and respond quickly to legislator requests for detailed analysis. In the off‑season analysts conduct detailed original research, report on implementation of legislation, and contribute to the development of data models used to assess the state’s long‑term fiscal outlook.

• Conduct independent analysis and research
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects at any one time
• Interpret and analyze legislative proposals and emerging fiscal issues to provide a better understanding of current and future implications to Montana’s budget
• Analyze revenue and expenditure information, state and federal statutes, and financial materials to identify issues for legislative consideration, including creation of options to resolve those issues
• Understand, query, and analyze data from statewide databases and financial management systems
• Develop and maintain data models to analyze historical fiscal trends and project long‑term fiscal impacts
• Relay complex information, verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences in a manner that can be clearly understood
• Basic level of understanding of governmental accounting helpful but not required

Analysts are expected to work considerable overtime hours during the four months before and during the regular legislative session as well as during special legislative sessions. Some overtime is required to prepare for and participate in interim legislative committee meetings. Analysts establish work plans to use excess compensated time throughout the interim, providing flexibility during summer months and holiday seasons. While not frequent, some travel may be required for legislative or training purposes.

Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant work experience, or Master’s degree and two years of relevant work, research, or teaching experience.

• Preferred backgrounds include: MBA or MPA, accounting, statistics, economics, data analytics, or other financial and math related fields, with a proven ability to clearly communicate those concepts
• Experience presenting to or teaching others in either formal or informal settings

Entry salary (base) for this position is $75,000. Most individuals applying should expect to start near this salary. Applicants with specialized knowledge or experience with state agency budgeting and budget analysis may qualify for higher entry. Salary range: $75,000 – $80,000 annually. Telework eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

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