What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Analyst position at Maintenance Mechanic?
Job Description
Fiscal Analysts are responsible for the analysis, technical development, preparatory support, and presentation of an assigned budget area(s) to the Senate Appropriations Committee. In conjunction with this responsibility, a Fiscal Analyst will provide analysis of all Senate bills, House bills, and Administrative Rules which apply to the specific budget area(s) to which the analyst is assigned, design and conduct appropriate research relative to specific issues, and promptly complete related miscellaneous duties and projects determined to have merit and assigned by the Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency or his/her designee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Become familiar with a specific budget area(s), State budgeting practices, and Senate and Agency policies and procedures.
2. Analyze, make recommendations, answer questions, and prepare documents regarding budget issues.
3. Prepare the fiscal analysis portion of the Agency's bill analysis documents for assigned legislative proposals before committees and the full Senate.
4. Testify before Senate committees and subcommittees regarding fiscal issues as requested.
5. Provide staff assistance to assigned Senate subcommittees.
6. Monitor changes in Federal-State and State-Local relations for fiscal and/or program implications in assigned budget areas.
7. Periodically update expenditure/revenue forecasts for specific budget areas throughout the fiscal year.
8. Develop appropriate data bases, including historical and comparative information for assigned budget areas.
9. Establish professional relationships with significant budget and policy staff in the Executive Branch, the House Fiscal Agency, other Senate staff offices, other government offices, and professional organizations.
10. Arrange and provide staff support for public hearings on behalf of members of the Appropriations Committee.
11. Design and conduct appropriation research and prepare concise reports on topical issues and their effect on State and local expenditures or revenue.
12. Serve on internal Senate Fiscal Agency committees.
13. Utilize available data processing systems when appropriate.
Required Education and Experience
RELATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful candidates must possess at least a Master’s degree in an appropriate field; a strong foundation in quantitative public policy analysis and public finance; excellent writing, research, and communication skills; and the ability to perform objective and thorough fiscal policy analysis of State legislation. Knowledge of child welfare and public assistance programs and a familiarity with statistical modeling software such as R is also encouraged.
Alternate Education and Experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must possess the ability to communicate complicated and technical issues effectively, both orally and in writing.
2. Must exhibit the ability to use diplomacy, discretion, and good judgment in dealing with Senators, Legislative staff, Executive Agency Directors and staff, and members of the public and press.
3. Should have in-depth knowledge of the legislative process.
4. Must possess familiarity with basic budgeting skills.
5. Must display basic research, analytical and statistical skills as evidenced by a master's degree in public policy, economics, business or other related field.
6. Must have experience with electronic word processing, data processing, and personal computer equipment and software.
Additional Requirements and Information
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, two brief writing samples, higher education transcripts, and three references electronically to:
Linda Scott, Business Manager Senate Fiscal Agency
Email: LScott@senate.michigan.gov
Review of applications will begin as soon as practicable and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is at-will, non-civil service. The Senate Fiscal Agency considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate Fiscal Agency ADA Coordinator at 517-373-2768.
Accommodations
Insurance and Other Benefits
Insurances include medical, dental, vision and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.
Leave Time
Full time/salaried employees receive 16 hours of personal time upon hire and accrue 8 hours of leave time per pay period.
Holidays
State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). The employee decides the amount deducted from their paycheck.
Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 5%).
Salary : $65,852