Deputy Budget Director House Ways and Means Committee

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administrative Services

Job Summary

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Agency Overview:

The Massachusetts House of Representatives (House) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members each representing a district of approximately 43000 people.

Position Overview:

The Deputy Budget Director is responsible for working on a wide array of fiscal and budgetary matters that come before the House Ways and Means Committee.

They will interact with the committee staff legislators administrative officials and stakeholders on the construction of the states annual budget supplemental budgets and other pieces of legislation that have a fiscal impact that come before the committee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Reports to the Chair of the Committee and at the discretion of the Chair to the Staff Director and the Budget Director.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Under the direction of the Budget Director and in collaboration with committee staff constructs the annual State Budget supplemental budgets and assists in guiding the overall fiscal policy of the Commonwealth;

Serves as liaison with counterparts in the Senate and the Administration on fiscal and revenue issues;

Assists Budget Director to oversee the committees Budget staff;

Makes recommendations on budgetary matters to the Budget Director Staff Director and the Chair;

Works with the Committees General Counsel on areas where revenue/budgetary matters intersect with policy and legal matters;

Represents the Chair at meetings and forums as needed;

Facilitates and coordinate communication between the Chair legislators state officials staff agency personnel and stakeholders in the development and advancement of budget related legislation;

Assist with coordination of briefings and special events;

Drafts briefing materials talking points and other speaking materials for the Chair;

Serves as point person for select caucuses and/or topic areas and create reference materials on topical issues;

Works with committee staff to develop materials and prepare briefings for the Chair;

Attends hearings events and meetings on behalf of the Chair;

Research revenue/budgetary issues through meeting attendance review of news reports and/or communication with stakeholder groups;

Utilizes research data bases including but not limited to LAWS and NCSL.;

Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Excel PowerPoint and/or Publisher;

Able to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

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System Requirements

Required Skills/Attributes:

Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner;
Ability to multi-task effectively work independently and meet deadlines on short notice;
Excellent research analytical and interpersonal skills;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally;
Technology proficient;
Ability to follow-up and complete tasks.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required in relevant field

Prior legislative or related work experience for elected or appointed officials advocacy groups or non-profit organizations is preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time minimum of 37.5 hour per week position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Committees legislative or constituent activities.

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts staff have access to a wide variety of health plans including coverage of health vision and dental benefits. Furthermore retirement benefits are available depending upon ones length of employment.

Disclaimer:

This description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties responsibilities or aspects of the position described and may be amended at any time in the sole discretion of the House.

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Submit resume and cover letter to Blake Webber Chief of Staff at

Application Deadline: January 30 2026

Benefits:
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts staff have access to a wide variety of health plans including coverage of health vision and dental benefits. Furthermore retirement benefits are available depending upon ones length of employment.

Salary: The starting salary for this role will be determined pursuant to the Houses Employee Classification and Compensation Plan which determines each employees appropriate rate of compensation within a roles pay range based on their House experience.

The House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed national origin sex age ancestry sexual orientation genetics pregnancy marital status gender identity/expression disability military obligations veteran status or any other class protected by federal or state law.

Required Experience:

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