State
Budget Analyst
Summary of Job:
The State Budget Analyst will be
responsible for in-depth analysis of the Connecticut biennial state budget for
the Senate Republican Leader and Senate Republican Caucus.
Examples of Duties:
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Prepares,
analyzes, interprets proposed and existing legislation, laws, and policies that
implement the state budget.
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Evaluates
the impact of proposed and existing federal and state budget policies.
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Produces
technical budget documents and reports within given deadlines and time frames
in support of the Senate Republican Leader.
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Recommends statutory modifications to accomplish
policy goals.
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Monitors potential financial
changes to the budget environment.
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Identifies
weaknesses in past and current budgets with an eye toward efficiency.
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Works as member of caucus leadership team responsible for
identifying needs, problem solving, critical thinking and strategic planning
for caucus-wide implementation.
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Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements:
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Ability
to review and analyze financial information concerning revenues and
expenditures and develop appropriate budget recommendations.
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting,
accounting, and fiscal/operational policy of State government
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Excellent communication skills,
written and oral.
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Exceptional analytic and research
abilities.
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Demonstrated skill at adapting to
special demands of the job, meeting deadlines, working effectively in crisis or
pressure situations, and responding well to unusual situations.
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Ability to be highly productive,
prioritize assignments and meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
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Ability to act professionally and
objectively in dealing with legislators and public.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
and handle politically sensitive work.
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Ability to maintain good working
relationships.
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Ability to work overtime.
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Familiarity with the legislative
process.
