Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Salary

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-MCA-10

Department

Colorado General Assembly

Division

Legislative Council Services

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Hiring Pay Rate

$70,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

If you have questions or need additional information about this position, please contact the Fiscal Notes Manager at 303-866-4777 or bill.zepernick@coleg.gov

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Department Information

About Legislative Council Staff

Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS), the nonpartisan research agency of the Colorado

General Assembly, is seeking a skilled and highly motivated professional to join our team as a

Legislative Fiscal Analyst. In this position you will join an experienced team of policy and budget

analysts and have the opportunity to play a critical role in the Colorado's legislative and

budgeting process.

Our Work

Since 1953, the LCS has served as the nonpartisan research arm of the Colorado General

Assembly. The staff serve under the Director of Research and provide support to legislative

committees, respond to requests for research and constituent services, prepare fiscal notes,

provide revenue projections, and perform other centralized legislative support services such as

Information Technology, Visitor Services, and more. Additional information about LCS can be

found on the General Assembly website.

Our Vision and Values

The vision of LCS is to be a trusted and innovative provider of nonpartisan services that

respond to the evolving needs of the legislature and the people of Colorado. Our work to uphold

the legislative institution is guided by our nonpartisan commitment to the values of Service,

Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Innovation.

Our Culture

When you join LCS, you can expect:

• to fill a vital role in supporting Colorado's lawmakers to serve our state and uphold the democratic process;
• to join a supportive and collegial culture that is driven by our shared mission, vision, and values;
• to work for an organization committed to balancing our important work for the state legislature
• with employees' lives outside of work;
• to be supported in your continual professional development and growth; and
• to work for an organization that recognizes the unique talents, backgrounds, and contributions
• of our individual employees.

Description of Job

As a Legislative Fiscal Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and writing fiscal impact

statements on proposed legislation and ballot measures, and responding to questions about the

fiscal impact of legislation from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public. This

position requires the ability to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment, and to

provide objective information regardless of the issue or personal opinions. Note: This position is

focused on analyzing the fiscal impacts of public policy decisions on state and local

government; it is not an accounting, banking or financial analyst position.

Other Responsibilities

You will also be responsible for writing research papers and issue briefs, working with special

legislative study committees during the legislative interim, and researching and writing portions

of the "Blue Book" voter guide on statewide election issues.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

We are looking for applicants who:

• can write clearly and concisely about complicated topics; convey information verbally through
• public speaking and in-person interactions with legislators; and communicate effectively with
• various audiences;
• have strong research and policy analysis skills;
• are good with numbers and calculations, such as budget calculations, caseload projections, and
• similar tasks;
• can manage their time and workload effectively in a fast-paced environment; and
• are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred candidates will have knowledge of Colorado law, state government operations and
• budgeting, and the legislative process. We welcome candidates with experience and expertise
• in various areas of state government and public policy, but who can also work effectively across
• a range of policy areas of interest to the General Assembly.

Education and Experience Requirements

The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or

university, or equivalent experience. Preferred candidates will have either:

• a Bachelor's, Master's, or other postgraduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, political science, or a related field;
• or two years of professional experience directly related to public policy, government budgeting, or legislative affairs.

Supplemental Information

Hybrid and Remote Work

LCS offers a flexible work environment that is designed to meet the needs of the legislature and

employees. During the four-month legislative session (January to mid-May), this position is

required to be primarily in-person at the State Capitol, with one day or less per week of remote

work permitted. During the eight-month legislative interim (mid-May to January) we offer a

hybrid work environment where employees may choose to work remotely up to three days per

week, or to come into the office. In-person attendance during the legislative interim is required

at least two days per week for designated team in-person days, and also on additional days as

necessary to support legislative committees and attend in-person meetings and other team

functions.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year, with salary level within this

range commensurate with education and experience. This salary range is intentionally large and

intended to encourage both entry-level and more experienced analysts to apply. LCS employees

are not members of the state personnel system.

LCS is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that

supports you, your health, and your family. Our benefits package includes:

• PERA retirement benefits, including the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans;

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage;

• Automatic short-term and optional long-term disability coverage;

• Life and AD&D insurance;

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs);

• Discounts through the State of Colorados Work-Life Employment Discount Program; and

• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

• Our generous and flexible leave policies include:

• Minimum of three weeks of annual leave, based on tenure, and accrued on a monthly basis;

• Ten annual paid holidays;

• Sick leave;

• Flexible work schedules during the legislative interim; and

• A generous compensation time policy.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter.

• You are encouraged, but not required, to provide a short writing sample of original research or

other publication with your application materials. Candidates selected for an interview will be

asked to provide a list of three professional references.

This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School
• Some College
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Ph.D. / J.D.
• Other postgraduate degree

02

If you answered Question 1 as having completed less than a Bachelor's degree: Do you have education, work, or other experience that is equivalent to a bachelor's degree? If so, please explain in detail?

03

Do you have a degree, at any level (bachelor's, master's, PhD, etc.), in public policy, public administration, economics, political science, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least two years of professional experience directly related to public policy, government budgeting, or legislative affairs?

• Yes
• No

05

Legislative Council Staff is a nonpartisan legislative service agency. Are you able and willing to work in a nonpartisan manner with legislators and other stakeholders from different political parties and with differing political viewpoints?

• Yes
• No

06

This position is NOT a banking, finance, or accounting role. This position is focused on public policy analysis and governmental budgeting. LCS Fiscal Analysts review legislation to estimate the fiscal impact of policy changes on state and local government in Colorado. Do you understand the nature of this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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