Budget Analyst
The Legislative Budget Office [LBO], an independent, non-partisan staff of the Missouri General Assembly, seeks a budget analyst to focus on issues involving health care, performance budgeting, and dedicated funds. The incumbent will research and analyze current policy issues in those areas, and develop recommendations for consideration by state lawmakers. Specific tasks will include providing assistance in the annual development of 5-year cost projections for the MO HealthNet [Medicaid] program, and publication of a compendium of budgetary options that seeks to inform lawmakers about the fiscal implications of various policy choices.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a strong quantitative background and a Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Experience in policy analysis is strongly desired. Expertise in the use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel preferred) is essential. The position requires judgement and initiative in the analysis of a variety of budgetary data.
Salary: Commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.
Forecaster
The Legislative Budget Office [LBO], an independent, non-partisan staff of the Missouri General Assembly, seeks a forecaster to apply statistical techniques to state tax and spending data. The incumbent will take a leading role in LBO’s efforts to develop baseline budget projections. The forecaster must be self-directed in the analysis of large quantities of fiscal information and will have broad discretion in determining how best to model future revenues and spending. In addition to constructing and maintaining those models, the employee will prepare periodic reports on the budget and economic outlook, evaluate executive branch revenue forecasts, and analyze monthly cash flows.
Qualifications: Candidates should have at least a Master’s degree in public policy, economics, or a related field. Must be familiar with quantitative methods, including econometric and timeseries analysis. Knowledge of forecasting (through coursework or work experience) is a prerequisite.
Salary: Commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.
To apply to one of these positions, please send a cover letter (including salary requirements), résumé, a brief writing sample, and, if a new or recent graduate, unofficial academic transcripts to:
Daniel Kowalski
Director
Legislative Budget Office
Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Room 117-A, State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO 65101
fax: (573) 751-1476
