The Ways and Means Committee of the New York State Assembly is responsible for all proposed legislation dealing with state revenues and disbursements and with state and local finance. This committee is served by a full-time professional staff which consists mainly of budget and fiscal/economic analysts. These analysts should possess both strong writing and research skills. Entry-level positions in this Committee are:

Legislative Fiscal Analyst/Economist– Assists in the provision of technical information and policy analysis on assigned bill areas; assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of econometric and statistical models to forecast State revenues.

Legislative Budget Analyst – Analyzes and assists in the preparation of recommendations concerning the Governor’s proposed budget; assists in the negotiation of budget bill copy and memoranda for consideration; and orally presents bills at Committee meetings and answers questions posed by Members regarding proposed legislation.

In most cases, MPA, MA or MS degrees preferred. Some positions are available at Bachelor’s degree level.

Please send a cover letter and resumé to Marea Wright: wrightm@assembly.state.ny.us