Experience Inc. Jobs

• Examine budgets/requests to assess whether funds are appropriately allocated, budgeted, and expended.
• Develop budget and policy recommendations and accurately reflect them in information systems.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data and prepare written materials, including publications.
• Provide assistance on development of budgets/requests, strategic plans, and other materials.
• Represent the agency at external meetings/events and then provide written or oral summaries of key issues.
• Orally present and explain significant policy/budget issues to LBB management, legislative committees and others, providing concise explanations and recommendations/options for resolution.
• Prepare and/or coordinate written fiscal and policy analysis of legislation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other LBB analysts on budget, performance, and revenue issues, as appropriate.
• Conduct quality assurance procedures to produce accurate and complete work products.
• Prepare riders and amendments for General Appropriations Bills and other legislation.
• May plan and conduct research projects and field studies, write and edit reports that are suitable for publication.
• May develop procedures and tools to implement plans/programs and measure/report progress.
• Contribute to agency projects and perform related work as assigned.
• Work effectively with LBB and assigned agency management and staff, and legislators/legislative staff.
• Think critically, take initiative and use good judgment.
• Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentations in formal and information settings).
• Create timely, relevant, accurate, and polished work products.
• Complete tasks with appropriate levels of independence and attention to detail.
• Use business tools successfully (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Google Chrome, email, customized applications, desktop pc, laptop/tablet, and smart phone).
• Analyze, synthesize, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Identify alternatives and make recommendations supported with evidence.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information and follow agency protocols.
• Understand legislative/budget processes and budget, performance, and operations of assigned agency.
• Work at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.

Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Earned graduate degree is preferred.
• Course-work or degree in public policy or administration, program evaluation, quantitative/qualitative research, educational measurement/research, financial affairs, accounting, academic affairs, legal research or a related field is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in a relevant policy area is preferred.