Legislative Aide

DGS Office of External Affairs; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Government Relations Office seeks a Legislative Aide to research legislation, analyze bills, and support policy decisions affecting statewide education programs. Responsibilities include drafting legislative responses, monitoring bills, coordinating with legislative partners, and communicating with House and Senate offices.

This is a full-time position based in Harrisburg with opportunities for partial telework.

Qualifications

• One year of governmental experience including work directly related to legislative analysis.
• Experience in research, legislative review, and policy evaluation.
• Strong communication and writing skills for legislative correspondence.
• Ability to work with legislative partners and coordinate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Researches legislation and analyzes bills to inform policy decisions affecting statewide education programs.
• Drafts legislative responses and monitors bills as they move through the legislative process.
• Coordinates with legislative partners and communicates with House and Senate offices.
• Supports policy decisions in collaboration with the department and other agencies.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Research skills

Written communication

Interdepartmental coordination

Job description

A Legislative Aide in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Government Relations Office researches legislation, analyzes bills, and supports policy decisions affecting statewide education programs. The role involves drafting legislative responses, monitoring bills, coordinating with legislative partners, and helping communicate with House and Senate offices. This is a full-time position based in Harrisburg with opportunities for partial telework.

Key qualifications:

• One year of governmental experience including work directly related to legislative analysis
• Experience in research, legislative review, and policy evaluation
• Strong communication and writing skills for legislative correspondence
• Ability to work with legislative partners and coordinate across departments