Legislative Fiscal Analyst Job Pierre area,South Dakota USA,Government

Job - Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Agency:
Legislative Research Council

Location:

Pierre, SD

Closing Date:
September 16, 2026

The Legislative Research Council, the nonpartisan research and support staff to the South Dakota Legislature, is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Legislative Fiscal Analyst. This position will be based in and work from Pierre.

Salary Range:

The salary is $75,000 to $117,000. Actual starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Compiling data and researching public policy issues for legislators;

Writing reports and other documents on the inner workings and fiscal condition of state government;

Analyzing state agency budgets and presenting budget information to legislative committees;

Staffing the Joint Committee on Appropriations, including acting as secretary for meetings;

Drafting legislation, especially appropriation bills, and amendments;

Developing effective relationships with legislators and agency personnel;

Evaluating proposed legislation and ballot measures for potential fiscal impacts and preparing fiscal notes;

Improving internal processes and systems and learning new skills and subject areas over the interim.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree; preferred degrees include public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, accounting, operations research, data science, or other advanced degree in a related field, such as law;
Strong research skills, including the use of appropriate source materials and methodologies;
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, to convey information to legislators and the public;
The motivation to gain knowledge and develop expertise in several skills and subject areas depending on the needs of legislators;
The ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and independents;
The ability to work cooperatively under pressure with legislators, colleagues, and state government staff;
The ability to demonstrate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency;
The ability to work long hours, when necessary, and under tight deadlines; employees earn compensation time for extra hours worked.

Application Process:

This position will remain open until filled. A first review of applications will occur on September 16. Applications must include a cover letter and resume and should be submitted online ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) or by e-mail to:

South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
E-Mail:
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