Fiscal and Policy Analyst

Legislative Analyst

The Legislative Analyst's Office seeks intellectually curious individuals who have completed (or will soon complete) graduate study in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field. This position provides the opportunity to develop expertise across California budget and policy issues while serving the Legislature in a nonpartisan environment.

The LAO has provided nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis to the California Legislature since 1941. The primary activities of the LAO are to:

• Assist the Legislature in all aspects of the budget process through its analytical and oversight activities.
• Respond to legislative requests for information about and analysis of the state's budget and programs.
• Conduct independent studies and produce self-generated reports on topics of importance to the state.

We deal with real-world problems that directly affect the public and assist the Legislature in setting budget priorities and state policy for one of the world's largest economies. Working independently as well as in teams, we serve as the eyes and ears of the California Legislature to ensure that state-funded programs are operating in an efficient and effective manner.

The LAO values excellence, expertise, teamwork, service, and diversity.