Budget Analyst / Economist at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

? Serve the Ohio General Assembly by providing well-researched, clearly-communicated, objective, and nonpartisan fiscal information;

? Analyze the fiscal effects of legislation and prepare fiscal notes;

? Conduct fiscal research for all members and staff of the General Assembly while maintaining the confidentiality of the requestor;

? Prepare various budget documents to assist the General Assembly in enacting state budgets;

? Communicate results of research and analysis orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner;

? Become experts on the budgets of assigned state agencies and on assigned subject areas;

? Forecast state revenues and certain expenditures (economist only).

? Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, political science, or related field (budget analyst);

? Graduate degree in economics, statistics, or math, with at least two graduate courses in statistics or econometrics (economist only);

? Superior writing, research, analytical, and quantitative skills;

? Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner;

? Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel;

? Strong interest in public service;

? Ability to provide nonbiased, accurate information to all members of the General Assembly on a timely basis;

? Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week when necessary and to adjust personal schedules to changing legislative priorities;

? Ability to work collaboratively;

? Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks.

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