Legislative Research Specialist

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor seeks a Legislative Research Specialist in the Government Affairs Division. You will support legislative, policy, budgetary, and government affairs initiatives through research, analysis, monitoring, and executive briefing support.

Responsibilities include designing research on policy issues, tracking legislation, preparing briefs and memoranda, and advising leaders on fiscal and regulatory impacts. Experience with NC General Assembly is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex public policy issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of state government operations, legislative processes, and public administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research on legislative, regulatory, fiscal, and public policy issues affecting the Office of the State Auditor.
• Monitor legislation, committee activity, budget proposals, agency actions, rules, and policy developments.
• Prepare policy briefs, issue papers, legislative summaries, research memoranda, presentations, and executive briefing materials.
• Analyze proposed legislation for operational, legal, fiscal, and policy impacts on the office.
• Provide historical and comparative research on government accountability, public finance, auditing, Medicaid, local government, and related topics.
• Support preparation of testimony, talking points, and informational materials for agency leadership.
• Coordinate research projects and assignments from the Government Affairs Director, Chief of Staff, or State Auditor.
• Assist with administration of the Government Affairs Team and maintenance of stakeholder, committee, and policy databases.

Skills

Research & analysis

Policy writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years relevant experience

Job description

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Legislative Research Specialist to serve in our Government Affairs Division. In this role, you will get the opportunity to support the development of legislative, policy, budgetary, and government affairs initiatives through research, analysis, monitoring, and executive briefing support for the office.

As part of our team, you will get to:

Design and conduct research on legislative, regulatory, fiscal, and public policy issues affecting the Office of the State Auditor

Monitor legislation, committee activity, budget proposals, agency actions, administrative rules, and emerging policy developments

Prepare policy briefs, issue papers, legislative summaries, research memoranda, presentations, and executive briefing materials

Analyze proposed legislation and identify potential operational, legal, fiscal, and policy impacts on the office

Provide historical, statutory, and comparative research on government accountability, public finance, auditing, Medicaid, local government, and other issues as assigned

Support preparation of testimony, talking points, correspondence, and informational materials used by agency leadership

Coordinate research projects and special assignments from the Government Affairs Director, Chief of Staff, or State Auditor

Assist with administration of the Government Affairs Team and maintenance of stakeholder, committee, and policy databases

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to evaluate complex public policy issues and communicate findings clearly and concisely
• Working knowledge of state government operations, legislative processes, and public administration principles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills

Management Preferences:

• At least 2 years of experience working in or around the North Carolina General Assembly
• Experience conducting legislative, fiscal, legal, or policy research
• Experience preparing executive briefings, reports, or policy recommendations
• Familiarity with North Carolina appropriations, budgeting, and state government operations
• Knowledge of governmental auditing, accountability, public finance, program evaluation, or regulatory policy

OSA is the state's Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Learn more about our office here! Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor? - YouTube

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance:
• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year, including:
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid personal observance leave day
• At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
• 12 paid sick days accrued per year
• 24 hours paid community service leave
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and 3 years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including 1 year of supervisory program experience

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience