Legislative Research Analyst: Policy & Bill Drafting

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, SD invites applications for a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst. This role supports legislators with accurate, objective research and analysis to inform policy decisions.

The position requires a strong interest in state government and the legislative process. Responsibilities include drafting bills and amendments, staffing committees, compiling data and reports, and producing issue memoranda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, public or business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly to legislators and the public.
• Ability to remain objective and nonpartisan in relation to all legislative matters, maintain confidentiality, and handle politically sensitive work.
• 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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Nonpartisan approach

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, public/business administration, economics, or related field

Job description

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, SD invites applications for a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst. This role supports legislators with accurate, objective research and analysis to inform policy decisions.

The position requires a strong interest in state government and the legislative process. Responsibilities include drafting bills and amendments, staffing committees, compiling data and reports, and producing issue memoranda.