Budget & Policy Analyst

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at Missouri Capitol Building, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The Division of Budget & Planning improves Missouri lives by making Missouri’s government better through providing the Governor, his staff, and other top Missouri leaders with the information and analysis they need to make the best decisions on behalf of Missourians.

You will be in the State Capitol Building and will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in the heart of state government. You’ll collaborate with a team of smart, insightful analysts to provide the best research, data, and counsel to executive branch leaders so they can make decisions to help improve the lives of our Missouri families, friends, and community! You will be in an environment that promotes innovation where you can be creative in determining how to pursue your duties. You will interact with Missouri’s top leaders and their staff.

Finally, you will serve in an environment that recognizes and supports the fact that sometimes we all need some flexibility at work to nurture our lives outside of work.

Click here to see more about why you should consider being a state budget analyst: OA Budget & Planning Recruitment Video on Vimeo

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• What you’ll do:

  The work of a Budget & Policy Analyst work involves researching, analyzing, and making recommendations concerning various public policy issues related to analyst’s policy area assignment. Primary duties include:

  • Analyzing budget requests from state agencies for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with standard procedures.
  • Developing recommendations for agency program funding and preparing justifications for each recommendation.
  • Reviewing various state agency programs in terms of program priorities, expenditures of funds, and coordination of services.
  • Tracking appropriation and policy legislation concerning assigned agencies.
  • Reviewing bills passed by the General Assembly.
  • Researching and analyzing current policy issues relating to assigned agency programs and developing specific recommendations.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires frequent communication with management, other state employees, elected officials, and the general public. The position requires knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of budget administration with special reference to governmental procedures, practices, and objectives.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• General office software, especially Excel.
• Research methodology including the use of statistics and data collection.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations and formulate recommendations.

• Missouri legislative and budget processes and state government

• A bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience. When applicable, equivalent substitutions will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.