Director of Legislative Research & Policy Strategy

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Legislative Research Council in Pierre is recruiting a permanent, full-time Director to lead the organization’s strategic direction and administration. The Director will ensure confidential and objective research, legal, and fiscal services for 105 members of the state legislature.

Key duties include overseeing operations and divisions, budgeting, and serving as parliamentary advisor, with a focus on staff leadership and regulatory updates as required by state law.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a legislative environment.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the LRC's Operations, Information and Technology, Legal, and Fiscal divisions.
• Providing staff services to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council and to House, Senate, and Joint Legislative Procedure Committees.
• Hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff attorneys, analysts, and support personnel.
• Developing and managing the LRC's budget.
• Serving as the parliamentary advisor to the South Dakota Legislature.
• Assisting the Code Counsel to ensure updates to Administrative Rules, Session Laws, and Codified Laws.
• Performing all statutorily required functions.

Skills

Legislative experience

Management

Job description

South Dakota Legislative Research Council in Pierre is recruiting a permanent, full-time Director to lead the organization’s strategic direction and administration. The Director will ensure confidential and objective research, legal, and fiscal services for 105 members of the state legislature.

Key duties include overseeing operations and divisions, budgeting, and serving as parliamentary advisor, with a focus on staff leadership and regulatory updates as required by state law.