Budget and Policy Analyst II - Boise, United States - Idaho State Job Bank

Description

Budget and Policy Analyst II at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Budget and Policy Analyst II
Posting Begin Date: 2024/04/12
Posting End Date: 2024/05/03 Category: Accounting and

Finance Sub Category:
Accounting and

Finance Work Type:

Full Time Location:
Boise, ID,
United States Minimum Salary: 33.65
Maximum Salary: 38.46

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly Description Legislative Services Office Budget and Policy Analyst


II RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide professional, independent,non-partisanstaff support to the Joint Finance Appropriation Committee (JFAC) and the entire Legislature in developing the state budget each year.

The incumbent will be assigned selected state agencies and programs and will provide analysis of annual agency budget submissions, of how those programs function, what the various budget and policy issues are for those agencies, how well those agencies are performing their responsibilities, and how different funding options will impact those programs.

The incumbent will provide that expertise to the Legislature through written reports and publications, electronic presentations, and oral testimony before JFAC and other committees.

The Idaho Legislature meets from January through March each year, but also has numerous interim meetings, activities, and research projects throughout the year.

Some statewide travel is required to attend interim meetings and assigned agency board and commission meetings .


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A graduate degree from an accredited college or university AND three years of experience in state or local government budgeting or finance.

Experience in a related field may substitute for education. General knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, techniques, and procedures.

Working knowledge of, or the ability to learn:
budgeting principles, techniques, and procedures, research methods, information collection, evaluation techniques, economic principles, and Idaho's government revenue structure.

Working knowledge of, or the ability to learn:

Idaho's budget development model, appropriations, and management control processes; Idaho's legislative and political processes and procedures; federal regulations and state codes regarding financial management and budgeting system.

Working knowledge of data processing concepts and applications; using PC-based information systems for analysis and evaluation of financial data to produce meaningful reports to JFAC Committee members.

Ability to exercise superior analytical skills; establish and To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account