Senior Coordinator of State Budget and Economic Analysis

About The Connecticut Project

Our Mission: The Connecticut Project brings together people, ideas, and resources to build opportunity.

Our Vision: We believe in a Connecticut where it’s possible for everyone to thrive. We envision a fair, thriving Connecticut where working class people from every race, gender, income, and geography can afford and access opportunity.

What We Do: We get things done. We identify, fight for, and build bold, lasting solutions that enable people to create secure futures instead of being stuck in broken systems. We bring people and partners together to fight for policies that hold our state accountable to working class people and improve their lives. We deliver real results that people feel.

Who We Are: The Connecticut Project consists of two independent, distinct, and separately funded and governed organizations: The Connecticut Project, a 501c3 public charity, and The Connecticut Project Action Fund, a 501c4 advocacy organization. This allows us the greatest flexibility in our work and enables us the best leverage to build opportunity with and for working class people in our state.

Position Overview

The Senior Coordinator is responsible for developing and applying 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 of the state budget – spending and revenue – as well as overall economic trends (employment, mobility, etc).
  • Develop clear research questions, high quality analysis, and actionable conclusions related to the state economy and budget for advocacy and public governance that supports outcomes for working class people.
• 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, advocacy, academic work, etc) that support TCPs situational awareness on fiscal and economic matters, in Connecticut and other peer states.
• Cross-functional Insight
  • Leverage fiscal and economic insights to support issue-based and functional (i.e. advocacy, amplify, invest) strategies, bringing publicly available and private data and analysis to bear.
  • Use analysis and awareness to adapt current projects and/or conceive of new Connecticut-focused work.
• 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

• 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.

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.

Required Experience and Compensation

At least five years of professional experience involving fiscal, economic, and/or public budgetary analysis and research. Compensation between $80,000 and $110,000 and commensurate with experience.

For candidates with 10 or more years of related professional experience, a graduate or equivalent degree, demonstrated strategic insight, and a track record of taking economic and budgetary analysis from conception to practical application, the position could be leveled up to a manager level, with compensation of $100,000 to $140,000.

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.

Logistics

This position is full-time, operating in a hybrid environment, designed to be accessible for staff across Connecticut. Applicants should live in or be willing to relocate to Connecticut.

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.

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, at info@ctproject.org with the title of the position in the subject line or by visiting www.ctproject.org.

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 and perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.