Fiscal Analyst

Job Application JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING Hartford, CT 06106-1591 The policy of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management is to provide equal opportunity to all prospective employees without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability, physical disability except in cases of bona fide occupational qualification or other protected class status under applicable law. Moreover, the Joint Committee on Legislative Management does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” and will make reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship for individuals who are physically challenged or otherwise disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any other aspect of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Administrator in the Office of Legislative Management at (860) 240-0100 or email HRHelp@cga.ct.gov. General Application Instructions Please complete all information requested on this application. Do not include extraneous or non-responsive information. If a question does not apply to you, please write “N/A” in the space provided. The Joint Committee on Legislative Management may reject any application that is incomplete. If you fail to provide complete information on this application form, or if you provide any false or misleading information here or in any part of the application process, your application will not be considered further. If you are employed by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, the discovery of omissions, misrepresentations or misleading information in the application process will be grounds for termination of employment. Providing References Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Description The Connecticut General Assembly is seeking a full time Fiscal Analyst to support state legislators in the formulation and monitoring of state budgets and public policy. Analysts who thrive here tend to be self-starters. Examples of Duties Analyzing the fiscal impact of legislative proposals, answering budget related inquiries from legislators and staff, and monitoring state spending and revenues. The analyst is expected to develop expertise in assigned state agencies/topics and be a resource for the legislature. Typical Qualifications Excellent interpersonal and superior writing skills are necessary. Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), attention to detail, the ability to work quickly under pressure, and comfort with collaboration are also critical to success. Requirements: BA/BS; strong preference for MA/MPA or other advanced degree with strong background in fiscal analysis, economics, budgeting, and public policy. Prior experience in the following areas may be beneficial: Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, and large databases. Supplemental Information Successful candidate's salary commensurate with relevant experience and includes a robust fringe benefit package. Maybe filled at a level I or II depending on qualifications. $75,691 - $79,475 Analyst I $90,756 - $95,293 Analyst II