ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST

Title: ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST

State Role Title: ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST

Hiring Range: $55,000 | Pay rate will be commensurate with education and/or experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Senate

Location: General Assembly Building

Agency Website: https://sfac.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst assists in assessing the fiscal impacts of proposed legislation, evaluating programs  and policies, and preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and recommendations for Committee members. The  analyst collaborates with various stakeholders, including state agencies and legislative staff, to gather data and provide  objective, nonpartisan analysis that supports the legislative process. The Committee is responsible for evaluating and  developing the state budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will work in a team setting and  regularly interacts with legislators and other high-level decision-makers in state and local government and the private  sector.  

Job Duties

• Assists the Senate Finance and Appropriation subcommittees in evaluating and developing the budget
• Researches and analyzes fiscal data of proposed legislation that impacts relevant agency programs
• Formulates legislative proposals
• Researches and analyzes strategic initiatives and makes recommendations
• Assists in preparing financial forecasts, reports, presentations, and budgets in an understandable manner
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to determine the needs of agency programs and operations by gathering and analysis of data and information to determine the feasibility, functionality, logistical and financial considerations needed to make programmatic recommendations and justifications
• Researches, develops, writes, and edits complex reports and plans
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to prepare and present reports of findings and recommendations
• Analyzes and provides year-round monitoring of agency programs and operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of policy analysis, legislative practices, and research and evaluation techniques
• Strong quantitative skills, including statistical and forecasting capabilities
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Skill in analyzing and aggregating data to include year-round monitoring of agency programs and operations
• Successfully handle multiple assignments with a high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly during the legislative session
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to make formal presentations and author analytic papers
• Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to conduct formal research, analyze data and make logical conclusions
• Skill in using computers, including the use of Microsoft Suite programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field. • Preference for some experience in state, local, or federal budget and/or policy analysis. 

Additional Considerations

This position requires an onsite/in-person presence Monday – Friday. Professional attire is required. Must be available for some travel, including overnight stays. Travel and work beyond traditional business hours are required.

Capitol Square, City of Richmond. This position requires an onsite/in-person presence Monday – Friday. Professional attire is required. Must be available for some travel, including overnight stays. Travel and work beyond traditional business hours are required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

TO APPLY: Email your (1) Letter of Interest; (2) Résumé; (3) Unofficial copy of your college transcript(s); and (4) Three professional references (with contact information) in one document electronically to sfacjobs@sfac.virginia.gov or apply here by July 31, 2025. Applicant screening will begin immediately.
The Virginia Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact SFAC Office Manager Melissa Mayes at mmayes@sfac.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: Melissa Mayes

Phone: 804-689-7480

Email: sfacjobs@sfac.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.