Legislative Policy Analyst — Research & Briefings for Senate

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package: health, dental

PERA retirement contributions

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks a session-only policy analyst to provide in-depth research and analysis of legislation for the Senate Minority caucus and staff. You will read and analyze new bills, prepare legislative briefs for Senators for committee and floor discussions, and regularly briefing legislators on legislation.

The role requires meeting with Senators, tracking bill status through the legislative process, and maintaining professionalism with non-partisan staff, legislators, and lobbyists.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Strong reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Adaptable to a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours.
• Organized, collaborative, and able to work both in a team and individually.
• Maintain professionalism with non-partisan staff, legislators and lobbyists.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze all legislation that is introduced.
• Prepare legislative research for Senators for committees and the Senate floor.
• Meet with Senators regularly to brief them about legislation.
• Track the status of legislation as it moves through the process.

Skills

Colorado legislative process familiar

Google Workspace familiar

Strong reading & writing skills

Adaptable in changing environment

Organized, collaborative & problem-sol

Professionalism with staff, lawmakers,

Job description

State of Colorado seeks a session-only policy analyst to provide in-depth research and analysis of legislation for the Senate Minority caucus and staff. You will read and analyze new bills, prepare legislative briefs for Senators for committee and floor discussions, and regularly briefing legislators on legislation.

The role requires meeting with Senators, tracking bill status through the legislative process, and maintaining professionalism with non-partisan staff, legislators, and lobbyists.