Legislative Research Analyst: Draft Bills & Policy Insight

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, SD, is seeking a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst to support South Dakota's Legislature. The analyst will provide accurate, objective research for legislators, draft and edit bills, and assist with committee work during sessions.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and strong writing and analytical skills; ability to communicate clearly; maintain a nonpartisan stance; and work extended hours during the legislative session.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, public or business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Willingness to develop expertise in various subject areas.
• The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to legislators and the public.
• The ability to remain objective and nonpartisan in relation to all legislative matters, maintain confidentiality, and handle politically sensitive work.
• The ability to work under tight deadlines and extended hours during the legislative session.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing bills, resolutions, and amendments to implement legislators' ideas.
• Staffing standing committees of the South Dakota Legislature during legislative sessions, consulting with committee chairs to develop agendas and obtain testimony, and preparing committee reports.
• Compiling data and conducting general and legal research for legislative committees and individual legislators and presenting alternative solutions for their consideration.
• Staffing interim committees, consulting with committee chairs to develop agendas, assisting with meeting arrangements, preparing background materials, and preparing final reports.
• Reviewing administrative rules for form, style, clarity, and compliance with statutory authority; and
• Researching and writing issue memoranda and developing other resources on selected topics for review and use by the Legislature, Legislative Research Council staff, and the public.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Nonpartisan stance

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, SD, is seeking a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst to support South Dakota's Legislature. The analyst will provide accurate, objective research for legislators, draft and edit bills, and assist with committee work during sessions.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and strong writing and analytical skills; ability to communicate clearly; maintain a nonpartisan stance; and work extended hours during the legislative session.