Director of Legislative Research & Policy, Iowa House

Iowa National Guard; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

This is a courtesy posting for Iowa House Democratic Leader’s Office. This position reports to the Iowa House Democratic Leader and is based in Des Moines at the Iowa State Capitol. Full-Time employment.

Salary range is $92,872.00- $132,350.40 annually and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role includes directing staff, drafting and research assistance, fiscal analysis of legislation, and overseeing committees for Democratic members of the Iowa House.

Qualifications

• At least a decade of experience in a legislative organization or related environment that provides or directs public policy, including legal and fiscal analysis.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A law degree / licensed attorney is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of the Iowa House Democratic Research Staff and administrative employees.
• Drafting and research assistance.
• Fiscal analysis of legislation.
• Staff committees for the elected Democratic members of the Iowa House of Representatives.
• Ability to work effectively with legislative leaders, legislators and their staff as well as legislative, executive and judicial branch personnel, lobbyists and the public.

Skills

Legislative experience

Legal research

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Law degree / licensed attorney (preferred)

Job description

This is a courtesy posting for Iowa House Democratic Leader’s Office. This position reports to the Iowa House Democratic Leader and is based in Des Moines at the Iowa State Capitol. Full-Time employment.

Salary range is $92,872.00- $132,350.40 annually and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role includes directing staff, drafting and research assistance, fiscal analysis of legislation, and overseeing committees for Democratic members of the Iowa House.