Fiscal Analyst New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Santa Fe New Mexico

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Posted: Jan. 28, 2022

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Fiscal Analyst

New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee

Santa Fe

About NCSL

The LFC makes budgetary recommendations to the Legislature for funding state government, higher education and public schools in addition to its accountability and oversight role. Eight senators and eight representatives comprise the LFC, with political parties represented in proportion to membership in each house of the legislature.

The LFC maintains a permanent staff of fiscal analysts responsible for developing state agency budget recommendations and conducting policy analysis and oversight. The LFC also maintains a permanent staff of economists who participate in the state’s revenue estimating process and program evaluators who develop, lead, and conduct independent program evaluations and special research studies.

General Description

The Legislative Finance Committee is recruiting to fill a Fiscal Analyst position. We are recruiting for motivated and talented professionals who are interested in budget and public policy. Fiscal analysts are responsible for developing state agency budget recommendations and conducting policy analysis and oversight.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in economics, finance, business, public policy, law, or public administrationis desirable. Knowledge of performance-based budgeting, policy and budget analysis, governmental accounting, finance, spreadsheet and database applications, and statistical and mathematical procedures such as cost-benefit analysis is desirable.State government experience is desirable, including knowledge of capital outlay oversight or public/higher education. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Preference may be given to applicants with legislative and/or budget and policy experience.

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Fiscal Analysts work under the direction of the Deputy Director for Budget and Fiscal Review and the Director of LFC.

This position is exempt from civil service law and is non-partisan.

Annual compensation reflects the marketplace, depends on qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package available to all state employees.

To Apply

Application Procedure Persons interested in the LFC positions should submit the following information:

1) Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications described in this announcement.

2) Current resume.

3) A writing sample.

4) List of professional references.

Application packages should be sent via email or regular mail to:

Mr. Charles Sallee, Deputy Director

Legislative Finance Committee

325 Don Gaspar, Suite 101

Santa Fe, NM 87501

Charles.sallee@nmlegis.gov

The LFC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff appointments are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, or other non-merit factors and solely on the basis of fitness for the job.

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