Current Job Openings at LANO

Policy Analyst (Louisiana Budget Project), Baton Rouge

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

How 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 phyllisphillips@lano.org or by mailing to:

LANO
LBP Policy Analyst Search
Attn: Phyllis Phillips
P.O. Box 66558
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

About LANO

LANO’s mission is to strengthen, promote, and build the capacity of Louisiana’s nonprofit sector through member services, advocacy, and education. LANO is committed to bolstering public confidence in and support for the nonprofit sector.

LANO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

About LBP

The Louisiana Budget Project (LBP) monitors and reports on state government spending and how it affects Louisiana’s low- to moderate-income families. We believe that the lives of Louisianans can be improved through profound change in public policy, brought about by:

• creating a deeper understanding of the state budget and budget-related issues
• looking at the big picture of how the budget impacts citizens
• encouraging citizens to be vocal about budget issues that are important to them
• providing insight and leadership to drive the policy debate

LBP was formed in 2006 as an initiative of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) and is part of a national network of over 30 State Fiscal Analysis Initiatives coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.