LPRO Legislative Analyst Fellowship

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship offers recent graduates a front-row view of Oregon’s policy-making process and exposure to nonpartisan legislative work through a 12-month fellowship starting January 2027 in Salem and hybrid scheduling.

Candidates with a master’s, JD, or professional degree in public policy, public administration, law, or related fields focus on Education, Housing, Maternal and child health, and Public health, with mentorship and opportunities in committee administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) required.
• Graduate degree within five years of applying in public policy, public administration, law, or related fields.
• Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience.
• Ability to work nonpartisan and serve individuals with differing perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Survey the essential duties of a legislative analyst.
• Learn committee administration, workgroup management, policy research and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues with mentorship by a budgeted mentor.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree within five years

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Office

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

09/01/2026

Application Deadline:

09/22/2026

Agency:

Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Salary Range:

$5,151 - $7,725

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

LPRO Legislative Analyst Fellowship

Job Description

Oregon’s nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a recent graduate to participate in an exciting legislative analyst fellowship program. LPRO is recruiting a fellow for the 2027 calendar year.

About the opportunity

LPRO offers a front-row seat to Oregon’s decision-making process. The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship is designed to provide early-career policy professionals with exposure to the state’s legislative process, experience performing the work of a nonpartisan legislative analyst, and mentorship to support professional growth.

The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship is a 12-month limited-duration position beginning in January 2027. It is designed for a recent graduate of a master’s, PhD, JD, or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one of the following policy areas:

• Education
• Housing, homelessness, and land use
• Maternal and child health
• Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

The work assigned to the fellow will provide a survey of the essential duties of a legislative analyst and offer learning opportunities in committee administration, workgroup management, policy research and development, and participation in internal LPRO projects. The fellow will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor to provide professional growth and networking opportunities.

The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship allows for a hybrid work schedule. During the legislative session (January to June), the fellow will work in person in the Capitol building Monday through Friday. During the interim (July to December), the fellow will work in the office on Wednesdays and may be required to be in the office more depending on work assignments and legislative needs.

About the office

LPRO’s mission is to provide professional, nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that support and inform the policymaking process. LPRO supports legislators, committees, and task forces with committee management, nonpartisan research, and language interpretation services. Our priority is to ensure that Oregon’s legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for the LPRO legislative analyst fellowship has a background in one or more of the identified policy areas and is interested in learning about those issues in Oregon. They are familiar with Oregon’s state government structure, eager to learn, and committed to pursuing a career in public policy. They excel in a collaborative team environment, are flexible and nimble in the face of change, and can serve people with different perspectives and goals. The ideal candidate is well organized, able to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The minimum qualifications, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities desired for this position, are below. For complete details about this fellowship opportunity, please review the position description here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university)
• Have earned a graduate degree within five years of applying in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one or more of the following policy areas:
  • Education
  • Housing, homelessness, and land use
  • Maternal and child health
  • Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a nonpartisan role and serve individuals with differing political and policy perspectives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The successful candidate for the LPRO legislative analyst fellowship will have the following at the start of the fellowship:

Knowledge of

• At least one of the listed policy areas
• Oregon’s governance structure
• Public policymaking foundations

Skill in

• Computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
• Organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments

Ability to

• Prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
• Maintain attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality
• Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
• Collaborate with LPRO team members

SPECIAL INFORMATION

• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [e-mail] [phone].
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.