Legislative Analyst

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Legislative Analyst to join the Office of Government Affairs. This role analyzes pending legislation, tracks activity, and coordinates engagement with internal and external stakeholders to inform DHHS priorities.

The position coordinates the DHHS Legislative Analysis ("Bill Review") program across more than 15 divisions, ensuring timely, accurate analyses and cross‑division alignment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and skilled in problem-solving and prioritization.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with policy and the legislative process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and track all legislation introduced at the General Assembly; identify bills impacting DHHS or stakeholders; monitor meetings and calendars; provide timely summaries.
• Coordinate the Bill Review process across more than 15 divisions; communicate with division leadership and subject matter experts; ensure analyses are accurate and submitted on deadline.
• Prepare weekly summaries of legislative activity; develop briefing materials and presentations for leadership engagement with the General Assembly.
• Coordinate program-related briefings, events, and engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track information requests from the Office of Government Affairs; develop responses with subject matter experts and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving & prioritization

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Job description

Position Information

• Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services
• Division: Secretary's Office
• Job Classification Title: Program Coordinator II (S)
• Position Number: 60037796
• Grade: NC10

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

• The Office of Government Affairs serves as the primary liaison between the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the North Carolina General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and other key North Carolina stakeholders. The unit manages department-wide legislative coordination processes that require collaboration with stakeholders across DHHS.
• The Office of Government Affairs works to advance the Department's mission by shaping health and human services policy, providing timely legislative analysis, and ensuring effective communication with policymakers. The Government Affairs Team is a part of the Office of the Secretary and works closely with the Policy, Communications, and Legal teams - and plays a critical role in supporting leadership priorities, fostering collaboration across divisions, and promoting policies that improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

• The Legislative Analyst is a key member of the Government Affairs and Policy teams, responsible for analyzing pending legislation, tracking legislative activity, and coordinating engagement with internal and external stakeholders. This position ensures timely and accurate legislative analysis that is critical to informing the department's engagement with the legislature to advance DHHS priorities.
• This position serves as the primary coordinator for the DHHS Legislative Analysis ("Bill Review") Program, ensuring consistent processes, timely review, and cross-division alignment across more than 15 divisions
• If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong organizational and communication skills, and are interested in state government, we encourage you to apply. The right candidate will uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Legislative Review and Analysis - Review and track all legislation introduced at the North Carolina General Assembly; identify bills impacting DHHS or other stakeholders; monitor committee meetings, floor sessions, and legislative calendars; listen to proceedings as needed and provide timely summaries to Government Affairs and Policy leadership.
2. Manage the DHHS Legislative Analysis ("Bill Review") Process - Coordinate the Bill Review process across more than 15 divisions; communicate with division leadership and subject matter experts; review submitted analyses, provide feedback, and ensure all bill summaries and analysis are accurate, complete, and submitted on deadline. This work requires managing program workflows, exercising independent judgment in reviewing division submissions, and ensuring alignment and quality across all participating divisions
3. Briefing Materials and Legislative Preparation - Prepare weekly summaries of legislative activity; develop briefing materials, presentations, and supporting documents for leadership engagement with the General Assembly, including testimony at legislative hearings.
4. Program Stakeholder and Event Coordination - Coordinate program-related briefings, events, and engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders; support Government Affairs and Policy leadership in legislative planning and ongoing special projects.
5. Information Request Coordination - Track and coordinate requests for information from the Office of Government Affairs; collaborate with division leadership and subject matter experts to develop responses; ensure timely communication to internal and external partners.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00
Recruitment Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and skilled in problem-solving and prioritization.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with policy and the legislative process is prefe