Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Job Description

Job ID: 37113 - Legislative Fiscal Analyst
Agency: Legislative Research Council
Location:Pierre, SD
Closing Date: September 16, 2026

The Legislative Research Council, the nonpartisan research and support staff to the South Dakota Legislature, is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Legislative Fiscal Analyst. This position will be based in and work from Pierre.

Salary Range: The salary is $75,000 to $117,000. Actual starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Compiling data and researching public policy issues for legislators;
2. Writing reports and other documents on the inner workings and fiscal condition of state government;
3. Analyzing state agency budgets and presenting budget information to legislative committees;
4. Staffing the Joint Committee on Appropriations, including acting as secretary for meetings;
5. Drafting legislation, especially appropriation bills, and amendments;
6. Developing effective relationships with legislators and agency personnel;
7. Evaluating proposed legislation and ballot measures for potential fiscal impacts and preparing fiscal notes;
8. Improving internal processes and systems and learning new skills and subject areas over the interim.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree; preferred degrees include public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, accounting, operations research, data science, or other advanced degree in a related field, such as law;
• Strong research skills, including the use of appropriate source materials and methodologies;
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, to convey information to legislators and the public;
• The motivation to gain knowledge and develop expertise in several skills and subject areas depending on the needs of legislators;
• The ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and independents;
• The ability to work cooperatively under pressure with legislators, colleagues, and state government staff;
• The ability to demonstrate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency;
• The ability to work long hours, when necessary, and under tight deadlines; employees earn compensation time for extra hours worked.

Application Process: This position will remain open until filled. A first review of applications will occur on September 16. Applications must include a cover letter and resume and should be submitted online ( https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4MG ) or by e-mail to:

South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
E-Mail: Legis.Resume@sdlegislature.gov
Phone: 605-773-3251