Nonpartisan Policy Research Analyst for the Legislature

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

Job summary

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, South Dakota, seeks a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst to support the state legislative process. An applicant must have an interest in state government and public policy.

The role covers drafting and editing bills, staffing committees, conducting data and legal research, producing staff reports, reviewing rules, and writing issue memoranda for legislators, LRC staff, and the public.

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.
• Strong writing skills.
• Willingness to develop expertise in various subject areas.
• Ability to clearly convey information to legislators and the public.
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality in legislative matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing bills, resolutions, and amendments to implement legislators' ideas.
• Staffing standing committees during legislative sessions, developing agendas and obtaining testimony.
• Compiling data and conducting general and legal research for committees and legislators.
• Staffing interim committees and assisting with meeting arrangements and final reports.
• Reviewing administrative rules for form, style, and compliance.
• Researching and writing issue memoranda and developing resources for review.

Skills

Strong research skills

Strong writing skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Nonpartisan/objective stance

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, South Dakota, seeks a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst to support the state legislative process. An applicant must have an interest in state government and public policy.

The role covers drafting and editing bills, staffing committees, conducting data and legal research, producing staff reports, reviewing rules, and writing issue memoranda for legislators, LRC staff, and the public.