The Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, a nonpartisan office serving the Utah Legislature, is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst. Candidates in this position perform at an entry-level, in less complex assignments. They will have the opportunity for advancement as experience and skill level increase.
Financial Analysts help elected officials ensure the long-term viability of state finances, balance the state budget, and improve efficiency and effectiveness of state programs. They do so by investigating and becoming familiar with state operations and services; identifying and recommending funding reductions or program eliminations; formulating, reviewing, and recommending requests for
Example of Duties Finds, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes financial, performance, and demographic data; interprets results; reports findings; and makes recommendations based on the data; Builds relationships with legislators and state agency personnel; Plans, organizes, documents, and participates in public meetings; Prepares analysis of and recommendations on state government budgets and presents them to the Joint Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees; Responds to inquiries and research requests related to state finances or budgets made by legislators, committees, subcommittees, legislative staff, and/or agencies; Prepares fiscal analysis of proposed legislation; Conducts organizational and management improvement studies. Must be non-partisan. Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Business, Public Policy, Political Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other closely related field; alternately, a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus at least 2 years' closely related professional (non-intern) work experience. Knowledge of and facility with typical office software products, especially Microsoft Excel.
IDEAL CANDIDATES: Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions; Think critically to analyze issues and identify alternative courses of action, then follow through with those actions; Exercise initiative, discretion, and judgment in making decisions; Exhibit facility with laws, legal codes, precedents, government relations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history; Possess knowledge of principals, theories and practices of budget management; Follow written and/or oral instructions; Communicate fluently in English using strong writing and public speaking skills.
Additional Preference May Be Given For: Understanding of state government including the functions of individual agencies, departments, and institutions, and the relationship between the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government; Knowledge of and facility with quantitative research methods and tools like SAS, SPSS, R, and Stata. Supplemental Information SALARY RANGE: The work hours for this position will typically be 40 hours a week during standard business hours, but extended work hours will occasionally be required.
The FY2025 salary range for this position is $38.38 to $53.41 per hour plus comprehensive medical, dental, leave, and retirement benefits. The selected candidate's starting salary will be commensurate with their education and professional experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Send a current resume and letter of interest by Friday, 5/24 at 6:00pm MT to .
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position.
The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need accommodation to complete the application process, contact Jennifer Fife at .
Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71-10-1, et. Seq.) An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.
