Fiscal Analyst

Salary : $103,650.00 - $185,265.00 Annually

Location : Washington, DC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-FI-ORA-0001

Department : Office of Revenue Analysis

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Details

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE / UNIT : Office of Human Resources

POSITION SERIES : DS-501

POSITION GRADE : DS-13 / 14 / 15

IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE : March 5, 2025

TOUR OF DUTY : To Be Determined

AREA OF CONSIDERATION : Unlimited

PROMOTION POTENTIAL : DS-15

NO. OF VACANCIES : One (1) or more

AGENCY : Office of Revenue Analysis

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT : Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Revenue Analysis

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT : This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Revenue Analysis (ORA). The purpose of this position is to collaborate with other analysts and technical experts in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues / studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Duties include, but are not limited to : conducting analysis of the economic base of the District of Columbia, as well as the analysis of tax expenditures and foregone revenues, the potential revenue produced by the economy, changes in policy options, and / or long-term financial expectations; leading complex research teams and utilizing the findings to produce documents for presentation to the District of Columbia and other government agencies, staffing committees, commissions and other groups and performing independent project management actions; formatting findings for use by Congress, the Government of the District of Columbia, other government agencies or the private sector in hearings, briefings, and in other uses; and maintaining collaboration among economists, operational researchers, public analysts, and government, academic and private sector officials in order to complete above duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as performing quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis; conducting economic, fiscal or social research; experience managing large data sets; and performing policy analysis.

In addition, applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, or related field . A Master's degree is preferred. Applicant must submit an official transcript that verifies the bachelor's degree. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Specialized Experience

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information

COVID-19 VACCINATION :

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT :

Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and / or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

EEO STATEMENT :

The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

HOW TO APPLY :

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at . (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5 : 00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.

NOTE : It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS :

Official job offers are made only by the OCFO's Office of Human Resources.

PHYSICAL EFFORT : Sedentary

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS :

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE :

An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, , and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must : (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION :

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived : race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS :

Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website (). Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required.

Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq. (2001).

SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS :

An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.

VETERANS PREFERENCE :

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof with the application.

WORKING CONDITION : Office Environment

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package may include the following options :

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans (401K, 403(b) & 457(b))
• Group & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Leave Accrual Options
• Family Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• College Savings Plan
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Telework

For additional details regarding benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit the OCFO's benefits webpage.

Describe your experience in at least one or more of the following disciplines : tax policy analysis, fiscal policy analysis, public policy analysis, financial analysis, macro-economic analysis or another field demonstrated to have comparable analytic training components (please describe experience in more than one discipline if applicable).

Describe your knowledge with managing data, research, and analytical techniques pertinent to policy analysis, such as analyzing relevance of findings, synthesizing information, drawing logical conclusions, working with empirical and / or statistical models, and developing data sets for project analysis and reports.

Describe your ability to multi-task and work on a team to complete assignments within the available time and resource constraints, and how you communicate (oral and written) to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Question

Salary : $103,650 - $185,265