Senior Budget and Fiscal Analyst

Senior Budget and Fiscal Analyst

About The Connecticut Project

The Connecticut Project (TCP) is a social change organization that leverages strategies and tools to invest in, advocate for, align around, and generate real-world outcomes and systems change for working class people. We envision a fair, thriving Connecticut where working class people from every race, gender, income, and geography can afford and access opportunity.

To achieve positive social and economic mobility in the state, we focus on increasing access to safe and affordable housing; ensuring every child has access to an affordable and high-quality early childhood education; increasing economic opportunity by improving access to financial safety net programs, well-paying, stable jobs, and wealth-building supports; and ensuring that our state's governance and resources are responsive to and supportive of the needs of working class people.

Position Overview

The Analyst is responsible for insight on the Connecticut state budget and economy that informs TCP's issue-based strategies, legislative and administrative advocacy, and public communication.

Core Responsibilities:

Budget and Economic Analysis

Develop and/or coordinate impactful and meaningful economic analysis on behalf of the Connecticut Project.

Develop clear research questions, high quality analysis, and actionable conclusions for advocacy and public governance that supports outcomes for working class people.

Analysis that pertains to the state budget - spend and revenue - as well as overall economic trends (employment, mobility, etc). Situational Awareness and Expertise

Monitor relevant public data and discussion at the state, federal, and local level, whether from government, academic, or other sources.

Find and interpret a wide range of sources (legislation, academic work, etc)

Support TCPs situational awareness on fiscal and economic matters, enabling TCP to adapt current projects and/or conceive of new Connecticut-focused work. Cross-functional insight

Leverage fiscal and economic insights to support issue-based and functional (i.e. advocacy, amplify, invest) strategies, bringing publicly available data and analysis to bear.

Conduct or commission relevant additional analysis that support significant and practical outcomes for working class people in Connecticut. Partner Alignment

Monitor and interact with other organizations and individuals with relevant insight and perspectives, including state government agencies, external CT advocacy organizations, and national issue experts

Other duties, as assigned. Targeted Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

At least five years of professional experience in related fields, with demonstrated fiscal analysis and research capabilities.

Graduate degree in related field a positive.

Fiscal and Economic Expertise: demonstrated familiarity and comfort with economic and budgetary analysis, including public budgeting and economic reporting, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.

Insightful Analytic Mind: The ability to independently conceive of and implement purposeful and meaningful analysis, building data sets, developing methodology, and analyzing for meaningful conclusions; Including strong research skills the ability to monitor, use and interpret a wide range of sources (legislation, academic work, etc.).

Strong sense of ownership and resilience: Plans ahead and finds alternative paths, when needed, to get to the finish line. Bounces back from setbacks and rejections. Holds a high bar even when things are hectic.

Pragmatic execution: works to deliver meaningful results within available time and resources, both individually and bringing partners/consultants along as needed.

Results Orientation: persistent and proactive problem solving that consistently advances to ambitious and practical results.

Resident of and deeply knowledgeable about Connecticut and committed to equity across the state. How We Approach Our Work

People First. The interests of Connecticut residents, particularly those deprived of opportunities and outcomes on a basis of race, income, gender, geography and other circumstances, are first in everything we do.

Courageous Acts. We are resolute in the pursuit of growth, equity, and justice, willing to learn from mistakes, and not afraid to challenge steady habits to accelerate progress.

Better Together. Grounding in the common humanity of all Connecticut residents ensures that personal, professional, and community differences lead to bolder innovations and stronger solutions.

Optimistic Realists. We operate at the crux of possibility and pragmatism- the change we imagine is the change we work to achieve.

Continuous Improvement. We listen, learn, and collaborate with humility alongside Connecticut residents and improve our methods with community feedback and guidance.

Team Structure and Reporting

TCP has four teams: an Issue Directors team, an Invest/Inform team, an Advocacy & External Affairs team, and an Operations team. This position reports to the Data Manager.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is full-time, operating in a hybrid environment, designed for feasibility for staff across Connecticut. Compensation for this role is between $80,000 and $110,000 and commensurate with experience. Applicants should live in or be willing to relocate to Connecticut.

The Connecticut Project offers an employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to health, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental life insurance; a 401(K)-match program; and competitive vacation and holiday policies.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that references their experience (citing specific examples) in relation to the qualifications listed in the job description, why the applicant is interested in the position, and how the applicant heard about this posting. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by September 30, 2025. This posting will remain open until filled. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Applicant information is held highly confidential.

Please note that finalists will be subject to background and reference checks. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Adriana Joseph, Chief Administrative Officer, by visiting

The Connecticut Project is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a strong and welcoming team that reflects and includes Connecticut's diverse and inclusive community. Candidates of all backgrounds, including urban and rural communities, are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.