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Fiscal Note Analyst (COM 1)
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places. Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
The Local Government Division (LGD) partners with local governments, public entities, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of local governments and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens. The division provides access to state and federal resources through grants and loans to plan, develop and build needed infrastructure and capital facility projects across the state. Efforts are made to make financial resources more accessible to applicants and recipients, and to prioritize the most critical projects and needs; LGD resources create jobs and grow business by initiating new opportunities for economic development. The division also supports communities with research and project management expertise, including technical assistance on a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, capital project development, infrastructure project funding strategies, local studies, and implementation of the growth management act (GMA). LGD is responsible for helping Washington grow sustainably by supporting local governments with planning and implementation of the GMA, encouraging smart growth and protecting our communities. LGD strives to develop strong partnerships, vibrant communities, and sustainable infrastructure.
This position performs a variety of professional-level program and research work for the Research and Development Services Unit, which is located in the Local Government Division. This position is responsible for producing high-quality local government fiscal notes in a timely and thorough fashion.
This recruitment will be used to fill two positions.
This position is a non-permanent position starting December 16, 2026, and concluding on April 30, 2027.
Duties
Local government fiscal note analysis
Tasks include:
- Conduct technical research on policies impacting local governments, write fiscal notes and provide drafts to Managing Director and/or Section Manager for review within a specified turn-around time, using a variety of analysis tools to meet guidelines established by the Office of Financial Management (OFM), the Legislature and the Research Services Section.
- Collect and present data collected from local governments to internal or external stakeholders in an accurate, objective, and thorough manner that informs policymakers on key revenue and/or expenditure aspects of proposed legislation.
- In coordination with OFM and/or lead agencies, resolves any conflicting information on analytical assumptions within the parameters established by the Managing Director. As needed, elevates unresolved conflicts to the Managing Director.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:
Experience
in community, trade, or economic development in one or more of the following areas or work related to the position:
- Interpreting the technical and political implications of legislation.
- Writing concisely, clearly, accurately, objectively, and with appropriate analytical rigor about policy issues that may be technically complex and politically controversial.
- Interacting effectively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and governmental officials.
- Functioning effectively in an environment dominated by tight, competing, and often fluid deadlines.
Education
involves public administration, political science, urban or regional planning, environmental studies or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 5 years of experience
- 4 years of experience and one year of education
- 3 years of experience and two years of education
- 2 years of experience and three years of education
- 1 year of experience and four years of education
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, planning, environmental studies, or related field.
- Working knowledge of the legislative process and the structure of local governments (cities, counties, and special districts).
- Familiarity with the policy issues connected to fiscal impacts for cities and counties.
Required Position Competencies:
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to interpret and analyze policies, procedures and legislative documents.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with local governments, agency partners, policymakers, and internal staff to gather information, present analytical findings, and resolve discrepancies in data or analytical assumptions.
- Ability to take action to learn and grow.
- Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
To be considered for this position, the following are needed:
- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online).
- At least three professional references (enter online).
For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
Description
Fiscal Note Analyst (COM 1)
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places. Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
The Local Government Division (LGD) partners with local governments, public entities, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of local governments and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens. The division provides access to state and federal resources through grants and loans to plan, develop and build needed infrastructure and capital facility projects across the state. Efforts are made to make financial resources more accessible to applicants and recipients, and to prioritize the most critical projects and needs; LGD resources create jobs and grow business by initiating new opportunities for economic development. The division also supports communities with research and project management expertise, including technical assistance on a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, capital project development, infrastructure project funding strategies, local studies, and implementation of the growth management act (GMA). LGD is responsible for helping Washington grow sustainably by supporting local governments with planning and implementation of the GMA, encouraging smart growth and protecting our communities. LGD strives to develop strong partnerships, vibrant communities, and sustainable infrastructure.
This position performs a variety of professional-level program and research work for the Research and Development Services Unit, which is located in the Local Government Division. This position is responsible for producing high-quality local government fiscal notes in a timely and thorough fashion.
This recruitment will be used to fill two positions.
This position is a non-permanent position starting December 16, 2026, and concluding on April 30, 2027.
Duties
Local government fiscal note analysis
Tasks include:
- Conduct technical research on policies impacting local governments, write fiscal notes and provide drafts to Managing Director and/or Section Manager for review within a specified turn-around time, using a variety of analysis tools to meet guidelines established by the Office of Financial Management (OFM), the Legislature and the Research Services Section.
- Collect and present data collected from local governments to internal or external stakeholders in an accurate, objective, and thorough manner that informs policymakers on key revenue and/or expenditure aspects of proposed legislation.
- In coordination with OFM and/or lead agencies, resolves any conflicting information on analytical assumptions within the parameters established by the Managing Director. As needed, elevates unresolved conflicts to the Managing Director.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:
Experience
in community, trade, or economic development in one or more of the following areas or work related to the position:
- Interpreting the technical and political implications of legislation.
- Writing concisely, clearly, accurately, objectively, and with appropriate analytical rigor about policy issues that may be technically complex and politically controversial.
- Interacting effectively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and governmental officials.
- Functioning effectively in an environment dominated by tight, competing, and often fluid deadlines.
Education
involves public administration, political science, urban or regional planning, environmental studies or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 5 years of experience
- 4 years of experience and one year of education
- 3 years of experience and two years of education
- 2 years of experience and three years of education
- 1 year of experience and four years of education
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, planning, environmental studies, or related field.
- Working knowledge of the legislative process and the structure of local governments (cities, counties, and special districts).
- Familiarity with the policy issues connected to fiscal impacts for cities and counties.
Required Position Competencies:
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to interpret and analyze policies, procedures and legislative documents.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with local governments, agency partners, policymakers, and internal staff to gather information, present analytical findings, and resolve discrepancies in data or analytical assumptions.
- Ability to take action to learn and grow.
- Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
To be considered for this position, the following are needed:
- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online).
- At least three professional references (enter online).
For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Fiscal Analyst
Match your degree field to the posting
Fiscal Analyst positions require a directly related degree for H-1B specialty occupation status. A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or public administration supports the petition far more cleanly than a general business degree, which can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, public universities, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. For a Fiscal Analyst, state budget offices and university finance departments are realistic cap-exempt targets that many candidates overlook entirely.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage on the LCA filed with DOL. Run your location and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the Level I through Level IV wage floor the offer must clear.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for Fiscal Analyst roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This filters out postings from companies that have never sponsored, saving you from wasting applications on employers who say they're open to it but have no track record.
Get your transcripts evaluated before the offer stage
If your degree is from outside the U.S., have a credential evaluation completed before an employer requests it. A three-year bachelor's degree from many countries can qualify, but your petition is stronger when the equivalency letter is already in hand at the I-129 stage.
Clarify PERM timing if the role leads to a green card
Some employers sponsor Fiscal Analysts for permanent residence through the EB-2 or EB-3 category, which requires PERM labor certification from DOL. Ask during the offer process whether the employer has filed PERM for this role before, since backlogs for some nationalities make early filing critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fiscal Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Fiscal Analyst positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because USCIS recognizes that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, economics, or public administration. Generalist business degrees can still qualify, but they carry a higher risk of a Request for Evidence if the job duties don't map closely to the degree field.
Which visa types can a Fiscal Analyst use to work in the U.S. with sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Fiscal Analysts. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an economist or accountant category on the USMCA list. F-1 students can work during OPT or STEM OPT if the role relates to their degree field. Each path has different employer filing obligations.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Fiscal Analyst roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for Fiscal Analyst and related finance titles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually sponsored this role rather than those that say they're open to it. Government agencies and university finance departments are historically active sponsors and are worth prioritizing alongside private-sector employers.
Does the type of employer affect my H-1B sponsorship odds as a Fiscal Analyst?
Yes, significantly. Federal agencies, public universities, and certain nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning they can file an H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the lottery. Private-sector employers are subject to the annual cap and lottery. If you're not selected in the lottery, a cap-exempt employer is often the most practical next step for staying in status.
What degree does a Fiscal Analyst need for visa sponsorship to work?
USCIS requires that the degree field be directly related to the job duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, and public administration degrees are the most defensible choices for a Fiscal Analyst petition. If your degree is in a broader field like general business, your employer's attorney will need to show a clear nexus between the coursework and the specific analytical duties in the job description. O*NET lists the typical education requirements for this occupation if you need a reference point.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Fiscal Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.