Legislative Committee Analyst -Legislative Research Commission

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legislative Committee Analyst for the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. The role supports the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, drafts legislation, and analyzes fiscal issues in a nonpartisan setting.

Preferred qualifications include a Juris Doctor or related policy experience. Travel is limited and benefits include health and retirement plans. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under general direction.
• Independent judgment on issues of limited scope.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Willingness to assist other committees and research issues.
• Understand legislative process and committee procedures.
• Meet short deadlines.
• Teamwork with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn Windows Office.

Responsibilities

• Drafts legislation, provides statutory committee reviews, reviews administrative regulations, and communicates information for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Researches and analyzes issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Communicates with Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments.
• Serves on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Helps arrange committee meetings and provides assistance at meetings.
• Works with other LRC staff on related publications.
• Learns agency policies and attends training as needed.
• Requires limited travel for committee meetings and other occasions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Nonpartisan work

Education

Juris Doctor preferred

Policy or committee experience may substitute for education

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Legislative Committee Analyst -Legislative Research Commission

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Committee Analyst with theAppropriations and Revenue Committee. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to workwith neutrality in a politically charged environment. A Juris Doctor is preferred for this position.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offersunique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff membersprovide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closestto the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with priorapproval.

Job Duties

• Drafts legislation, provides statutory committee reviews, reviews administrative regulations, andcommunicates information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Researches and analyzes issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Communicates with Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments.
• Serves on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Helps arrange committee meetings and provides assistance at meetings.
• Works with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
• Learns agency policies and procedures and attends training as needed or directed.
• Requires limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions asappropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under general direction and seeks assistance as needed.
• Able to handle issues of limited scope and complexity requiring consistent exercise of independentjudgment.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committee’s jurisdiction.
• Ability to understand the legislative process, the bill drafting application, and, or, statutory committeeprocesses as applicable.
• Ability to meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and thepublic.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learnWindows Office products.
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner and to avoid any partisan activities or what may be perceived aspartisan activities.

EDUCATION: Juris Doctor preferred. Policy or committee subject matter experience may be substituted foreducation requirements if deemed appropriate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: No direct experience is needed. Subject matter knowledge in the areas of finance,accounting, budgeting, or taxation is beneficial, but not required.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Allison Harris at [e-mail] or 502-564-8100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D