Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Title: ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST

State Role Title: ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST

Hiring Range: $55000 Pay rate will be commensurate with education and/or experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Senate

Location:General Assembly Building

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

The Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst assists in assessing the fiscal impacts of proposed legislation evaluating programs and policies and preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and recommendations for Committee members. The analyst collaborates with various stakeholders including state agencies and legislative staff to gather data and provide objective nonpartisan analysis that supports the legislative process. The Committee is responsible for evaluating and developing the state budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will work in a team setting and regularly interacts with legislators and other high-level decision-makers in state and local government and the private sector.

Job Duties

Assists the Senate Finance and Appropriation subcommittees in evaluating and developing the budget
Researches and analyzes fiscal data of proposed legislation that impacts relevant agency programs
Formulates legislative proposals
Researches and analyzes strategic initiatives and makes recommendations
Assists in preparing financial forecasts reports presentations and budgets in an understandable manner
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to determine the needs of agency programs and operations by gathering and analysis of data and information to determine the feasibility functionality logistical and financial considerations needed to make programmatic recommendations and justifications
Researches develops writes and edits complex reports and plans
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to prepare and present reports of findings and recommendations
Analyzes and provides year-round monitoring of agency programs and operations

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of policy analysis legislative practices and research and evaluation techniques
Strong quantitative skills including statistical and forecasting capabilities
Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Skill in analyzing and aggregating data to include year-round monitoring of agency programs and operations
Successfully handle multiple assignments with a high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision
Ability to meet tight deadlines particularly during the legislative session
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to make formal presentations and author analytic papers
Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to conduct formal research analyze data and make logical conclusions
Skill in using computers including the use of Microsoft Suite programs including Word Excel and PowerPoint

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Public Policy Economics Finance or a related field. Preference for some experience in state local or federal budget and/or policy analysis.

Additional Considerations

This position requires an onsite/in-person presence Monday Friday. Professional attire is required. Must be available for some travel including overnight stays. Travel and work beyond traditional business hours are required.

Capitol Square City of Richmond. This position requires an onsite/in-person presence Monday Friday. Professional attire is required. Must be available for some travel including overnight stays. Travel and work beyond traditional business hours are required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

TO APPLY: Email your (1) Letter of Interest; (2) Rsum; (3) Unofficial copy of your college transcript(s); and (4) Three professional references (with contact information) in one document electronically to or apply here by July 31 2025. Applicant screening will begin immediately.
The Virginia Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact SFAC Office Manager Melissa Mayes at

Contact Information

Name: Melissa Mayes

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.