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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Analyst - Fiscal and Performance Review Coordination (Seasonal, Temporary) in AUSTIN, Texas
- Coordinate, draft, and review fiscal notes (written estimates of the costs, savings, revenue gains, or revenue losses that may result from implementation of a bill or joint resolution) and contribute to budget and legislative support projects.
- Work collaboratively with other teams to effectively support legislative deliberations and agency success.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including, but not limited to, LBB staff and management, legislators, legislative staff, agency personnel, and the general public.
- Promote sound qualitative and quantitative analysis and make effective recommendations.
- Communicate effectively by adequately simplifying and translating complex data and providing high level summaries and options for a variety of audiences. Use language appropriate for audience.
- Contribute to or complete additional assignments that meet agency or legislative needs.
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``` - Excellent oral and written communication skills and editing skills. - Knowledge of Legislative function, programs, procedures, and public administration practices. - Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths, weaknesses and solutions. - Skill in using existing technology for research and presentation. - Ability to establish goals and objectives and devise solutions to administrative problems. - Ability to effectively manage and engage team members and encourage interpersonal relationships. - Ability to work on computers for extended periods of time. - Ability to review and edit effectively. - Ability to plan, think ahead, and anticipate problems. - Ability to research and develop expertise in team-specific topics. - Ability to consistently and effectively administer agency policies and procedures. - Ability to maintain objectivity and express ideas without bias. - Skill in maintaining confidentiality and objectivity, using sound reasoning to determine course of action. - Skill in listening and responding appropriately in a variety of settings.
Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee:
- Embrace and explain LBB mission, core values, policies, procedures, and processes.
- Work effectively with the public, LBB and agency management and staff, and legislators/legislative staff.
- Coordinate, collaborate, and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
- Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
- Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
- Be punctual and have regular attendance.
- Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.
Experience and Education
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major or minor related to the work of the LBB, including but not limited to: Economics, Public Administration, Government, Political Science, orPublic Affairs required.
- Graduate degree or two years of relevant professional experience is preferred.