Budget Analyst

Job Location: This position will be located at the Missouri State Capitol Building, 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO

House Budget Analysts are 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. These positions also interact 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.

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.

EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS: The House prohibits the hiring of any person who at the time of initial hiring is related to any member within the fourth degree by blood or marriage.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

The salary reflected does not represent differentials such as shift, premium pay for certain duties, and time-of-service pay.

Please send resume, application, and letter of interest electronically to houseadmin@house.mo.gov or through MoCareers. Documents may also be submitted to the Missouri House of Representatives, 201 W. Capitol Avenue, B-22, Jefferson City, MO 65101, Attention: Administration Division. Additional information and the House Application for Employment form may be found on the House website at www.house.mo.gov.

Applicants are expected to be available for in-person interviews in Jefferson City, Missouri.