Assembly Operator jobs in Burlington, VT

The Vermont Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) is seeking a motivated professional for the position of Fiscal Analyst . This position will work as part of a team to provide legislators with nonpartisan, evidence-based financial and policy analyses, research, forecasts, and recommendations on a variety of fiscal issues.

The role requires working with legislators, legislative counsel, Executive Branch agencies, and other stakeholders to develop public policy analysis and provide public testimony on topics of interest as part of the legislative process. The position may be focused on issues related to economics, workforce, revenues, demographics, and energy and will also work on other issues and projects that are covered by JFO. The analyst will be expected to assist the office in other policy areas as needs evolve.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail combined with a keen interest in public policy analysis.
• Spreadsheet and complex data analysis skills to develop models and databases for estimating the fiscal and economic impacts of policy decisions
• Ability to research state and national financial information to develop fiscal notes and publications on legislation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and provide nonpartisan, expert information in a political environment while maintaining confidentiality and managing politically sensitive work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to maintain composure and make decisions while meeting tight deadlines under periods of stress.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including working extended hours, possibly on nights and weekends.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Master’s degree in economics, business, planning, public administration, other relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

• 1 years of relevant work experience.

Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience. The Fiscal Analyst level starts at $66,800 per year. The comprehensive State benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. Longer work hours are expected during the legislative session (generally January through May) and as needed during other times of the year.

To apply, please submit by email a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format explaining your interest and qualifications to: HRApplications@leg.state.vt.us. Please put your name and “Fiscal Analyst Application” in the subject field. Applications will be reviewed starting September 16, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $66,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Montpelier, VT 05633: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person