Fiscal Analyst | Office of Program Research

About the role

The Washington State House of Representatives is seeking candidates for positions as nonpartisan Fiscal Analysts for House fiscal committees. These positions are full-time, permanent, and exempt from civil service laws.

Responsibilities

• Meeting office standards for nonpartisanship, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Developing subject matter expertise for assigned agencies and programs.
• Conducting fiscal and policy research and analysis.
• Analyzing budget proposals from agencies, the Governor, and others.
• Analyzing proposed legislation and policy options, including identifying fiscal impacts.
• Drafting bills, amendments, bill reports, and budget documents.
• Developing and evaluating options to assist House members in meeting their goals.
• Presenting and explaining proposed legislation and/or fiscal information.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, business administration, or economics.
• (An undergraduate degree and/or relevant public sector budget experience may be substituted for a graduate degree).
• Knowledge of public sector budget processes and procedures, and general forecasting methods.
• The ability to perform high quality, objective research and analysis with high levels of self-direction.
• The ability to perform data analysis using Excel or other similar programs.
• An understanding of the functions and operations of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, including legislative process.
• A proactive, creative, flexible, collaborative, and service-oriented approach to work.
• Effective analytical, writing, oral presentation, and organizational skills.
• The ability to deal with the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast-paced, high pressure legislative environment.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
• The ability to develop and maintain cordial, effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses.
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Social Security.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Holidays.
• Sick leave.
• Vacation (annual leave).