Budget Analyst I
Core
Performs budget and program analysis of assigned state agencies focusing on revenue and taxation, prepares appropriation bills, and researches fiscal impact of legislation.
Role type
Budget Analyst I (Government)
Builds
Appropriation bills, amendments, fiscal notes, and budget analysis reports for the Appropriations Committee.
Domain
State Government / Public Finance
Required skills
Budget analysis, Program analysis, Appropriations process knowledge, Legislative process knowledge, Fiscal impact research, Grant review, Contract review, Data summarization, Independent work management, Computer applications (spreadsheets, databases)
Preferred skills
Research methodology, Statistics, Accounting, Data processing, Economics, Public administration, Budgeting
Technologies
Spreadsheets, Databases
Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive budget and program analysis of assigned state agencies; Discusses budget requests and potential issues with agency staff; Prepares and presents budget analysis to the Appropriations Committee; Prepares appropriation bills and amendments; Researches fiscal impact of legislation and prepares fiscal notes; Consults with legislative staff and external stakeholders on fiscal impacts; Reviews grant requests and contracts.
Seniority
Entry-level (2 years experience required)