Legislative Budget and Fiscal Policy Advisor Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Finance & Banking

Legislative Budget And Fiscal Policy Advisor

The Legislative Research and Oversight (LRO) Division supports, informs, and facilitates the work of the City Council through consultations, independent research and analysis, evaluatory services, and technical support. LRO services are structured with the goal of providing clear, objective, nonpartisan research and analysis in support of effective, informed, and evidence-based legislative policy making and oversight.

The LRO Division's core objectives are:

Providing independent, nonpartisan research, reference, and analytical services in support of policy making and oversight functions of the City Council and its Committees.
Offering independent, nonpartisan analysis of the Mayor's Recommended Budget, the City's financial policies, and the financial implications of legislative and policy proposals.
Maintaining capacity to conduct research, reference, and analytical support functions required by the City Council and its Committees.

The Legislative Budget and Fiscal Policy Advisor serves as a strategic partner in shaping the City of Minneapolis's fiscal policy making and legislative oversight. This position plays a key role in the review, analysis, and oversight of the City's budget and fiscal policies to support fiscal responsibility and alignment with citywide priorities. The advisor provides expert guidance on budgetary and fiscal policy matters, evaluates the financial impact of expenditures, conducts in-depth research on service capacity and productivity, and recommends innovative solutions to improve service quality and operational efficiency across the City enterprise.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Serves as a trusted advisor to the City Council by synthesizing complex financial, operational, and legislative data into actionable insights. Provides objective, evidence-based recommendations that promote fiscal transparency, accountability, and alignment with citywide strategic priorities and long-term financial goals.

Leads research and analysis of operating and capital budget proposals to evaluate the necessity and impact of expenditures, personnel changes, and funding requests on service delivery, fiscal sustainability, and policy objectives.

Analyzes proposed legislation, ordinances, and policy initiatives to identify comparative benchmark examples and assess potential fiscal impact and alignment with the City's budget. Prepares fiscal notes, funding scenarios, and cost-benefit analysis to inform policy making. Serves as a fiscal advisor during Council deliberations and the legislative budget process, providing real-time guidance on budget items and financial implications.

Applies forecasting models, economic data, and service trends to support fiscal policy making, planning, and resource prioritization. Connect financial decisions to service outcomes by designing and applying performance indicators that track program and operational efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.

Conducts research and analysis on issues affecting service capacity, quality, and productivity. Assesses the cost-effectiveness of existing programs, identifies opportunities for innovation, and supports continuous improvement through process reviews and implementation of best practices.

Facilitate collaboration across policy, finance, and operations teams to support integrated planning and performance improvement. Works with internal stakeholders to align goals, share data, and coordinate efforts that advance strategic initiatives and citywide innovation.

Monitors the execution of adopted budgets and evaluates departmental adherence to fiscal and programmatic goals. Tracks contingency funds, fund balance use, and budget amendments throughout the year to ensure fiscal integrity and transparency.

Evaluates budget proposals and policies through an equity lens, reviewing departments' equity impact analysis to ensure resource allocations advance equitable outcomes and reflect the City's commitment to inclusive service delivery.

Working Conditions:

Office Environment.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education:

College degree in Finance, Accounting, Business/Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field. Master's degree (MPA, MPP, MBA or similar) is strongly preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, fiscal policy analysis, or finance. Two years' experience conducting complex financial analysis, preferable for a policy making environment.

Licenses/Certifications:

None Required Attachments:
You must attach a cover letter to your application and complete the supplemental questions. Without a cover letter, the application may be deemed as incomplete and will not be considered further. A resume is not required but is strongly encouraged to be included with your application. Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of…