Policy and Budget Analyst I

divh2Policy And Budget Unit Analyst/h2pThe Policy and Budget Unit is responsible for drafting the annual state budget, as well as analyzing and drafting substantive legislation. Analysts draft legislation, analyze policy issues, monitor parliamentary procedure during the committee process, and work closely with all House Democratic members to advance their individual and collective caucus interests./ppThe primary responsibilities of this position include:/pulliDigest, quickly and accurately, large volumes of fiscal and policy data in order to assist the House Democratic members;/liliConduct legislative research;/liliResearch and prepare memos and bill analyses;/liliAdvise members in negotiations and debate;/liliWork closely with members, House staff, and attorneys in the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) to draft legislative proposals into bill form;/liliWork with legislative members (and other House staff) to ensure that legislative committees function smoothly including providing guidance on committee procedure;/liliWork closely with caucus members, other staff, lobbyists, and constituents to respectfully answer questions and provide assistance regarding issues found in House member districts; and/liliConduct analysis of the Governors proposed budget; and/liliAnalyze state agency budget requests and schedule appropriations hearings./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications:/pulliBachelors degree;/liliStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to quickly digest and summarize complicated issues (e.g., legislation) in a single page document;/liliAbility to work in an unpredictable work environment and the willingness to work long hours, when needed;/liliProfessional demeanor and the ability to adapt, communicate and work with different or difficult personalities;/liliA demonstrated interest in state government, politics and policy, current affairs, public service or non-profit work, particularly in Democratic politics;/liliCompetency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and Google Workspace;/liliBasic math skills to include basic formulary functions;/liliA firm orientation toward detail, along with a demonstration of strong organizational skills; and/liliAbility to prioritize and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines./li/ulpCompensation:/pulli$49,000 minimum compensation based on experience and education;/liliHealth, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance, for details visit:/liulli in State Employees Retirement System;/liliOptional participation in health savings account and deferred compensation programs;/liliCompetitive vacation, sick, and personal time./li/ulpWork Environment:/pulliWork is largely performed in the Illinois State Capitol Building Complex in Springfield, Illinois, which is open to the public. Security for the Capitol Complex is provided by Illinois Secretary of State Police./liliThe working environment can be noisy, and the building can be congested with constituents, lobbyists, tour groups, and demonstrators./liliThe person in this position needs to be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as to move about inside the Capitol building and grounds as necessary./liliThe person in this position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery./liliThe person in this position frequently communicates with staff, legislators, lobbyists, and members of the public, and must be able to professionally exchange accurate information in these situations./liliTypical work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on non-session days and extended hours as needed on session days. Hours are subject to change based on the legislative schedule/liliOccasional weekends may be required./liliSome travel may be required./liliThis role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work./li/ulpThe Office of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, military discharge, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws./p/div