Fiscal Analyst | Office of Program Research

Fiscal Analyst | Office of Program Research

Exempt Recruitment Announcement

Opens:
July 6, 2026

Closes:
July 26, 2026

Reports To:

Director, Office of Program Research

Location:

Thurston County -- Olympia, Washington

Salary:
The salaries and classifications for Fiscal Analysts are based on experience and qualifications. The following are the full salary ranges for the classifications as of July 1, 2026. The hiring salary will be less than the top of the range.

Fiscal Analyst I – $81,264-$140,820 annually + benefits

Fiscal Analyst II – $91,296-$158,256 annually + benefits

The Washington State House of Representatives' Office of Program Research is currently seeking candidates for positions as nonpartisan Fiscal Analysts for House fiscal committees. These positions are full-time, permanent, and exempt from civil service laws.

The Office of Program Research (OPR) provides nonpartisan legal, policy, and fiscal services for House committees and members. Our work involves a wide range of issues relevant to the lives of Washingtonians. Our team consists of curious, creative, collaborative, and dedicated professionals. We share a commitment to public service, teamwork, and excellence.

The House of Representatives (House) comprises half of the Washington State Legislature and is made up of 98 members from 49 legislative districts. The Legislature convenes on the second Monday in January, with regular sessions continuing for 105 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed.

The House fiscal committees are Appropriations, Capital Budget, Finance, and Transportation.

• Meeting office standards for nonpartisanship, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Developing subject matter expertise for assigned agencies and programs.
• Conducting fiscal and policy research and analysis.
• Analyzing budget proposals from agencies, the Governor, and others.
• Analyzing proposed legislation and policy options, including identifying fiscal impacts.
• Drafting bills, amendments, bill reports, and budget documents.
• Developing and evaluating options to assist House members in meeting their goals.
• Presenting and explaining proposed legislation and/or fiscal information.

• A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, business administration, or economics. (An undergraduate degree and/or relevant public sector budget experience may be substituted for a graduate degree.)

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of public sector budget processes and procedures, and general forecasting methods.
• The ability to perform high quality, objective research and analysis with high levels of self-direction.
• The ability to perform data analysis using Excel or other similar programs.
• An understanding of the functions and operations of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, including legislative process.
• A proactive, creative, flexible, collaborative, and service-oriented approach to work.
• Effective analytical, writing, oral presentation, and organizational skills.
• The ability to deal with the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast-paced, high pressure legislative environment.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
• The ability to develop and maintain cordial, effective working relationships.

Note:

Diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered. Candidates with any combination of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered.

• Session
  - An on-site/in-person presence is required during session. Some telework outside of normal business hours may be authorized in limited circumstances. The hours typically exceed 40 hours weekly, are often irregular, and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays during sessions.
• Interim
  - Interim schedules allow for more flexibility. In-state telework is allowed during interim for up to five days per week with an expectation to have an on-site/in-person presence when…