Commonwealth of Kentucky

Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

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8/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Analyst in the Budget
Review Department. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a
politically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers
unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members
provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest
to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;
and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior
approval.

Develop an expert level of knowledge in the assigned subject matter area and capital planning process, provide
detailed analysis of the budget and fiscal activities of the subject matter area and agency capital plans, and
staff budget subcommittees as required by assignment areas and Capital Planning Advisory Board meetings.

Job Duties:

  • Develop a detailed understanding of functional, fiscal structure, and budgeting issues specific to the
    area, as well as the interaction between divisions of the subject matter area and other agencies or branches
    of state government.
  • Analyze biennial budget requests and capital plans from agencies and update legislators on important
    budgetary issues.
  • Assist in the review of the budget bills in their entirety for accuracy and presentation.
  • Use LRC budget software to prepare budget bills and documents for assigned subject matter area and take
    direct responsibility for accuracy of the assigned portions of the budget bills.
  • Provide analysis to legislators as requested; analyze legislation; prepare fiscal notes on the impact of
    proposed legislation; monitor spending as directed by biennial budget bills; provide assistance to special
    groups, committees, and task forces.
  • Review expenditures and revenues to determine future issues and problems.
  • Review appropriation and allotment
    modifications and report revisions to interim committees and legislators as necessary.
  • Coordinate and staff subcommittee meetings of the assigned subject matter area and Capital Planning
    Advisory Board as well as edit and approve minutes from BR Subcommittee and Capital Planning Advisory Board
    meetings.
  • Compile data for Statewide Capital Improvements Plan publication, including capital projects quarterly
    reporting and executive branch budget information.
  • Train agency staff on use of capital planning system database and applicable capital planning statutes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to develop detailed knowledge of assigned subject matter and capital planning process and
    ability to interpret federal, state, and local laws; regulations; and legal precedent.
  • Research, analyze, and critically review information to prepare succinct written analysis of complex
    projects and issues.
  • Ability to both work independently and to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team
    environment, maintaining sensitivity to political nuance and protocol while prioritizing workloads to meet
    deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to quickly develop expertise in new software
    systems.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or a related and relevant field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Knowledge base generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent training. Limited relevant experience
may be required. Prior experience in capital planning for an executive branch agency and postsecondary institution
strongly preferred.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Becca Fryman at Becca.Fryman@kylegislature.gov or 502-564-8100.

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

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