The Louisiana Budget Project (LBP) seeks to hire a permanent, full-time policy analyst.
LBP, a project of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations, provides independent, nonpartisan research, analysis, and advocacy on budget, tax, and other fiscal issues in Louisiana with an emphasis on how these issues affect low- and moderate-income Louisianans.

General Description
The Policy Analyst will participate in public education efforts and analysis of fiscal and economic issues affecting Louisiana. Working with the LBP Director and other policy staff, s/he will provide timely, credible, reliable, and comprehensible research and analysis of state revenue, spending, taxation, and budget policies to inform state fiscal and budget policy debates and to contribute to sound decisions that improve the well-being of individuals, communities, and the state as a whole.

Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct research activities and report writing under the supervision of the LBP Director
- Analyze state budget and revenue proposals and develop policy options and recommendations
- Build and maintain databases of fiscal and economic data
- Research and write reports that include short-turnaround analysis of emerging issues as well as longer-term examinations of the Louisiana budget, on such topics as historical spending trends, tax policies, budget priorities, revenue projections, state and regional fiscal comparisons, in-depth examinations of specific issues (e.g., TANF and food stamps), and the budget process itself, including assessments of budget transparency
- Serve as a resource to citizens, coalitions, elected officials, policymakers, and journalists providing credible, timely information on budget and other fiscal issues
- Collaborate with national partners on fiscal and economic policy

Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice for low- and moderate-income people and the mission of LBP
- Degree in public policy, economics, finance, or a related field
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly to a range of audiences and the willingness to take part in a collegial writing and editing process
- Prior experience in policy analysis and research, including familiarity with state and federal data sources and the legislative process in Louisiana
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills including a working knowledge of PC-based Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and to complete assigned projects under time constraints, all in a fast-paced environment

Compensation
Salary based on experience and includes health and dental insurance, vacation, and pension plan.

To Apply
Candidates for the Policy Analyst position should submit a cover letter addressing his/her interest in and qualifications for the position, resume, two policy analysis writing samples, and salary requirements to edwardashworth@lano.org or by mailing to:
Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations
LBP Policy Analyst Search
P.O. Box 66558
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

This position is open until filled.
The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations is an equal opportunity employer.