Job Description
                            
                        
                        
                            Missouri House of Representatives
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Budget Analyst, Appropriations Division
Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO
Starting salary range is $55,000-$75,000 annually. Actual starting salary is commensurate with applicable education and experience.
DESCRIPTION: The Budget Analyst is a highly responsible, professional position in the House Appropriations Division. The House Appropriations Division is responsible for drafting the state budget for the House of Representatives and supporting elected members in all matters pertaining to the state budget. This non-partisan staff position is full-time and is eligible for Missouri state employee benefits. Flexible schedule outside of legislative sessions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Budget Analyst position is responsible for drafting and reviewing legislative appropriation bills and tracking relevant legislation while serving as the main budget contact for members of the Missouri House of Representatives. This position also interacts with state agency budget staff and Missouri Senate appropriations staff. Job responsibilities include: preparation of fiscal and statistical data for use in budgetary evaluation, data entry, bill and amendment drafting, developing budget recommendations requested by House members, researching state programs that require appropriation, and review of agency budget requests and Governor’s budget recommendations for accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college or university, with a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, political science, statistics, mathematics, economics or related area required. Experience in technical budget administration work or related field preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required. Applicants must have the ability to remain objective, nonpartisan, and professional regarding all legislative matters and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send resume, application and letter of interest no later than Friday, July 22, 2022 to the Missouri House of Representatives, Administration Division, State Capitol Building, Room B-22, 201 W. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101, Attention: Budget Analyst. Documents may also be submitted electronically to househr@house.mo.gov. Additional information and the House Application for Employment form may be found on the House website at www.house.mo.gov or by contacting the House Administration Division at 573.522.6855. Applicants are expected to be available for in-person interviews in Jefferson City, Missouri.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The Missouri House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, age, or other non-merit factor.