Vermont General Assembly - Fiscal Analyst

Overview

The Vermont Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) is seeking a motivated professional for the position of Fiscal Analyst. This position will work as part of a team to provide legislators with nonpartisan, evidence‑based financial and policy analyses, research, forecasts, and recommendations on a variety of fiscal issues.

The role requires working with legislators, legislative counsel, Executive Branch agencies, and other stakeholders to develop public policy analysis and provide public testimony on topics of interest as part of the legislative process. The position will be focused on issues related to revenues and taxes, economics, workforce and economic development, and will also work on other issues and projects that are covered by JFO.

The analyst will be expected to assist the office in other policy areas as needs evolve.

The title of the position, and the associated compensation, will be determined based on applicable qualifications and experience.

• Fiscal Analyst: $69,900 – $104,850
• Senior Fiscal Analyst: $77,575 – $116,400

The comprehensive State benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. During the legislative session, legislative staff are expected to work in‑person in Montpelier with the potential for some remote work during adjournment. Longer work hours are expected during the legislative session (generally January through May).

Required

Education / Experience:

• Master’s degree in economics, business, planning, public administration, or other relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

• 1+ years of relevant work experience.

Required Proficiencies:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to research state and national financial information to develop fiscal notes and publications on legislation.
• Possesses a general working knowledge of the legislative process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff, management, elected officials, executive branch staff, special interest groups, and the general public, while maintaining a high level of social awareness for professional engagement.
• Ability to maintain composure while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to make difficult decisions under periods of extreme stress and routinely handle highly sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and provide nonpartisan, expert information in a political environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage politically sensitive work.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.