Budget Fellow Senate Ways and Means Committee Senate Committee Services Washington State Senate Olympia WA

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Posted: July 5, 2022

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July 15, 2022

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Budget Fellow

Senate Ways and Means Committee

Senate Committee Services

Washington State Senate

Olympia

About The Senate Committee Services

Senate Committee Services (SCS) provides professional nonpartisan research, fiscal and policy analysis, and administrative support services to each member of the Washington State Senate and its committees. For more information on SCS, please visit our website at: https://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/Pages/default.aspx

General Description

SCS is seeking candidates for a BUDGET FELLOWSHIP. This position will serve as a Fiscal Analyst with the Senate Ways & Means Committee. Fellows must be either a 2021 or 2022 graduate of a Master or Ph.D. program in economics, business, public administration, or an allied field.

As Budget Fellow, you will gain valuable insight and experience in Washington State's operating budget formulation process, legislative research, and bill drafting. Fellows receive specialized training in budget analysis, legislative process, bill management, and policy development with mentoring available throughout the legislative session.

This is a full-time, temporary position lasting approximately one year. This position is nonpartisan and exempt from civil service.

Duties

The duties of the Budget Fellow include:

Conducting fiscal and policy analysis.

Reviewing and evaluating budget requests submitted by state agencies and the Governor.

Developing and evaluating policy alternatives to assist Senators in meeting their goals.

Drafting bills, amendments, and other legislative documents.

Analyzing legislation with fiscal impact and following the progress of bills through the legislative process.

Presenting legislation and other budgetary matters to decision makers.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications include:

Excellent analytical, quantitative, writing, problem solving, and oral communication skills.

A creative, flexible, and service-oriented approach to work.

Proficiency in multiple computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as online research.

Proven ability to perform high-quality, objective research and analysis in a position requiring high levels of self-direction.

Capability to handle the fast-paced, results-oriented, high-pressure legislative environment.

Additional Requirements

The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its members.

Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.

This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session, remote work is supported, except when needed to be in­ person for training or legislative meetings.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is approximately $6,358 per month. The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; ten paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions and savings bonds; and tuition reimbursement.

How To Apply

Complete the online application form accessed on the Senate Committee Services Employment and Intern Opportunities webpage.

All application materials should be submitted by Friday, July 15th, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately.

Phone contact: Liza Weeks at (360) 786-7716.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Officer at (360) 786-7583 or Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.

The Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

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