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Manager-Advisor Legislative Budget & Fiscal Policy

Salary

$118,343.00 - $138,442.00 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2025-00489

Department

Office of City Clerk

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

10/26/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CNR

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Position Description

This position serves as a strategic partner in shaping the City of Minneapolis's financial future. It plays a key role in the development, analysis, and oversight of the City’s operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with citywide priorities. As part of the City's Legislative Research & Oversight Division, the advisor provides expert guidance to City Council on budgetary and fiscal policy matters, evaluates the financial impact of expenditures, conducts in-depth research on service capacity and productivity, and recommends innovative solutions to improve service quality and operational efficiency across the City enterprise.

About Legislative Research & Oversight

Operating under the City’s Legislative Department, as part of the Office of City Clerk, Legislative Research & Oversight (LRO) supports, informs, and facilitates the work of the City Council through the provision of consultative services, independent research and analysis, and technical support.

LRO services are structured with the goal of providing clear, objective, nonpartisan research and analysis in support of effective, informed, and evidence-based legislative policy making and oversight.

The LRO’s core objectives are:

+ Providing independent, nonpartisan research, reference, and analytical services in support of policymaking and oversight functions of the City Council and its Committees.

+ Offering independent, nonpartisan analysis of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget, the City’s financial policies, and the financial implications of legislative and policy proposals.

+ Maintaining capacity to conduct research, reference, and analytical support functions required by the City Council and its Committees.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Strategic Budget and Policy Advisory: Serves as a trusted advisor to the City Council by synthesizing complex financial, operational, and legislative data into actionable insights. Provides objective, evidence-based recommendations that promote fiscal transparency, accountability, and alignment with citywide strategic priorities and long-term financial goals.

+ Comprehensive Budget Review and Evaluation: Leads comprehensive reviews of departmental operating and capital budget proposals to ensure financial requests are justified, strategically aligned, and compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluates the necessity and impact of expenditures, personnel changes, and funding requests on service delivery, fiscal sustainability, and policy objectives.

+ Legislative and Fiscal Analysis: Analyzes proposed legislation, ordinances, and policy initiatives to assess their fiscal impact and alignment with the City’s budget framework. Prepares fiscal notes, funding scenarios, and cost-benefit analysis to inform policymaking. Serves as a fiscal advisor during Council deliberations, providing real-time guidance on budgetary and financial implications.

+ Forecasting and Financial Planning: Applies forecasting models, economic data, and service trends to support long-range financial planning and resource prioritization. Identifies emerging funding pressures and recommends strategies to ensure structural balance and continuity of essential services.

+ Performance Measurement and Evaluation: Links financial decisions to service outcomes by designing and applying performance indicators that track departmental efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. Monitors departmental performance, and identifies variances in departments effort to achieve performance goals.

+ Research and Operational Analysis: Conducts research and analysis on issues affecting service capacity, quality, and productivity. Assesses the cost-effectiveness of existing programs, identifies opportunities for innovation, and supports continuous improvement through process reviews and implementation of best practices.

+ Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Innovation: Facilitates collaboration across policy, finance, and operations teams to support integrated planning and performance improvement. Works with internal stakeholders to align goals, share data, and coordinate efforts that advance strategic initiatives and citywide innovation.

+ Budget Implementation and Oversight: Monitors the execution of adopted budgets and evaluates departmental adherence to fiscal and programmatic goals. Tracks contingency funds, fund balance use, and budget amendments throughout the year to ensure fiscal integrity and transparency.

+ Equity-Focused Budgeting: Evaluates budget proposals and policies through an equity lens, reviewing departments’ equity impact analysis to ensure resource allocations advance equitable outcomes and reflect the City’s commitment to inclusive service delivery.

+ Leadership and Team Management: Manages and supports a team of Legislative Budget & Fiscal Policy Advisors, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and oversight to ensure high-quality analysis and consistent application of budgetary and fiscal best practices.

Working Conditions:

Normal office working conditions.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business/public administrations, economics or a closely related field.

Strongly Preferred: Master's degree (MPA, MPP, MBA or similar).

Minimum Experience:

5 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, fiscal policy analysis or finance which includes 2 years’ experience of conducting complex financial analysis, preferrable for a policymaking environment and 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Interview Selection:

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Background Check:

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation:

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. Review Civil Service Rules here: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/civil-service-rules/ .

Eligible List Statement:

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two (2) months after it has been established.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Demonstrated expertise in public budgeting principles, including performance-based budgeting, capital improvement planning, and financial forecasting.

+ Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and relevant financial reporting protocols.

+ Strong analytical skills to evaluate how resource allocation decisions impact service delivery and long-term fiscal health across departments and citywide programs.

+ Strong data interpretation skills to interpret complex financial and operational data and identify patterns, relationships, and implications.

+ Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally, with technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled in preparing reports, policy briefs, presentations, and other materials that translate complex financial and policy information into accessible formats for elected officials, stakeholders, and the public.

+ Strong organizational and project management abilities to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

+ Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and stakeholder needs.

+ Ability to provide objective, evidence-based and impartial policy and budgetary recommendations to City Council and executive leadership. Skilled in weighing competing interests and using data to guide policy conversations toward practical, effective outcomes.

+ Ability to apply performance measures and program information to budget recommendations.

+ Applies critical thinking and ethical reasoning to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

+ Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to changing political priorities, evolving Council direction, or organizational restructuring. Capable of quickly reorienting work to meet new challenges or mandates.

+ Maintains the highest standards of professionalism when handling confidential, controversial, or politically sensitive information. Ensures that all communications and recommendations are presented with integrity and transparency.

+ Demonstrated experience with quantitative research and policy/program analysis.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/WCMS1Q-066289) .

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design (http://cityofminneapolis.welcometomedica.com/page/61) with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/laboragreements/index.htm) .

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

+ Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.

+ Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

+ Metropass: TheMetropass (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/trans/benefits\_pre-tax-transit) program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

+ Parking or Van Pool:The City of MinneapolisTransportation Benefits Plan (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/trans/WCMS1P-113620) gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, theEmotional Wellbeing Solutions (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/benefits-wellness/) , health club discounts and more.

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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

+ Recruiter

+ City of Minneapolis website

+ City of Minneapolis employee

+ Friend or family member

+ League of Minnesota Cities website

+ Diversityjobs.com website

+ Governmentjobs.com website

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+ College or University

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Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

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Please indicate below the highest level of education that you have completed.

+ None

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associate Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in budgeting and fiscal policy analysis?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5-6 years of experience

+ 7-8 years of experience

+ 9 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have conducting complex financial analysis for a policymaking environment?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 4

+ 4 years to less than 6

+ 6 or more years

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How many years of professional work experience do you have supervising others?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years of experience

+ 2-3 years of experience

+ 4-5 years of experience

+ 6-7 years of experience

+ 8 or more years of experience

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I have knowledge of the following (select all that apply):

+ Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

+ Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

+ Government finance and operations statutes

+ Professional standards, from Government Finance Officers Associations (GFOA)

+ None of the above

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Employer

City of Minneapolis

Address

350 South 5th Street

Room 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415

Phone

(612) 673-2282

Website

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs

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