Senior Legislative Analyst - Oregon, United States - State of Oregon

Description

Job Description:

The application deadline for this recruitment has been extended to 5/5/2024. If you have already submitted your application, there is no need to reapply.

The Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) is seeking a Senior Legislative Fiscal Analyst to join its team of subject matter experts. The Senior Legislative Fiscal Analyst is primarily focused on providing budget analysis and recommendations. This position is experienced in the legislative process and collaborates with agency management, elected officials, and stakeholders on budget development and fiscal issues.

LFO provides nonpartisan, permanent, professional analytical services to the Legislative Assembly. The mission of the office is to promote state fiscal accountability through comprehensive research, analysis, and recommendations on the state's biennial budget. LFO evaluates state expenditures, program administration, and agency organization to assist in development of the Legislature's adopted balanced budget; prepares fiscal impact statements on legislative measures; and provides staff support to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Emergency Board, and several other legislative committees.

LFO employees currently have the flexibility to work according to a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule during the periods between legislative sessions and interim committee meetings. During legislative sessions and periods when interim committees meet, staff work solely onsite in the State Capitol building to carry out the duties of their positions.

The work history and experience of the ideal candidate will include:

Knowledge of:

• Budget development principles, budget policy and processes
• Government finance, accounting and auditing principles and practices
• State agency operations and programs
• Agency revenue and expenditure categories
• State and federal laws governing state programs and budgets
• Legislative processes, practices, and rules
• Expenditure trends, administrative rules process, state employee classification and compensation, and contracting practices and rules
• State financial, budget, and position control systems, including the State Financial Management System, Oregon Budget Information Tracking System (ORBITS), Workday, Oregon Legislative Information System, and Fiscal Impact and Staff Measure Summary Systems

Skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Time management and planning
• Analyzing program outcomes, trends, and budget status

Ability to:

• Quantify and describe budget policy change proposals, alternatives, and recommendations
• Calculate and model estimated resource needs and alternatives
• Compile and summarize information from multiple sources
• Interpret and apply statutes, administrative rules, and constitutional provisions
• Remain unbiased and nonpartisan
• Present information to committees and make recommendations for changes in statutes, policies, procedures, budgets, staffing and performance measurements
• Work independently, under extreme time pressures and in a highly demanding environment

We invite you to review the position description below; if your work history and expertise align with the position, we encourage you to apply.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

• A ​Bachelor's degree AND
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position.

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. As part of your cover letter, please write up to two additional pages addressing the following questions:

• What value does the Legislative Fiscal Office's nonpartisan status add to the legislative process and development of Oregon's legislatively adopted budget?
• What are three important challenges facing the State of Oregon over the next two years?

Applications received without both documents may not be considered.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.
• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
• Attach your current cover letter and resume.
• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
• The application process for this opportunity is expected to involve two interviews. Applicants selected to proceed to the second interview will be asked to create a work sample demonstrating their analytical competencies and written and oral communication skills. Candidates should expect challenging questions from panel members regarding the work sample during the interview.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a .
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of seven small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Over the next two years, the Capitol Building is undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This may require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The State Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS , , and If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans' Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: . Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at:
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at or
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.