Policy and Budget Analyst I

Illinois House Of Representatives

Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Policy and Budget Unit is responsible for drafting the annual state budget as well as analyzing and drafting substantive legislation. Analysts draft legislation analyze policy issues monitor parliamentary procedure during the

committee process and work closely with all House Democratic members to advancetheir individual and collective caucus interests.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Digest quickly and accurately large volumes of fiscal and policy data in order to assist the House Democratic members;
Conduct legislative research;
Research and prepare memos and bill analyses;
Advise members in negotiations and debate;
Work closely with members House staff and attorneys in the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) to draft legislative proposals into bill form;
Work with legislative members (and other House staff) to ensure that legislative committees function smoothly including providing guidance on committee procedure;
Work closely with caucus members other staff lobbyists and constituents to respectfully answer questions and provide assistance regarding issues found in House member districts; and
Conduct analysis of the Governors proposed budget; and
Analyze state agency budget requests and schedule appropriations hearings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree;
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to quickly digest and summarize complicated issues (e.g. legislation) in a single page document;
Ability to work in an unpredictable work environment and the willingness to work long hours when needed;
Professional demeanor and the ability to adapt communicate and work with different or difficult personalities;
A demonstrated interest in state government politics and policy current affairs public service or non-profit work particularly in Democratic politics;
Competency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and Google Workspace;
Basic math skills to include basic formulary functions;
A firm orientation toward detail along with a demonstration of strong organizational skills; and
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.

Compensation:

$49000 minimum compensation based on experience and education;
Health dental vision prescription behavioral health and life insurance for details visit:

in State Employees Retirement System;

Optional participation in health savings account and deferred compensation programs;

Competitive vacation sick and personal time.

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