Fiscal Analyst

South Dakota Legislative Research Council

The salary is dependent upon a candidate's qualifications and experience.

Based on applicable qualifications and experience.

Starting range: $6,639 - $8,884 monthly, depending on position.

Based on applicable qualifications and experience.

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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Education/

Experience:

Required

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

Preferred

• 1+ years of relevant work experience.

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).

Salary:
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.

To apply, please submit by email a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format explaining your interest and qualifications to: [email protected] .

Please put your name and “Fiscal Analyst Application” in the subject field. Cover letters should be a personalized, authentic reflection of your skills, motivation, and personality. Applications will be reviewed starting on July 15, 2026.