Policy Analyst

The Maryland General Assembly; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland General Assembly seeks a Policy Analyst I in the Office of Policy Analysis to perform nonpartisan analysis across budgets, fiscal notes, and proposed legislation. You will draft amendments, analyze regulations, and staff delegations, contributing quantitative and qualitative insights to legislators.

Requirements include a master’s or law degree, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or law degree with interest in economic, fiscal, legal, or public policy analysis.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including basic statistics, math, and finance concepts.
• Proficiency with standard software, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and under time pressure.
• Availability for extended hours during the legislative session (Jan–Apr).

Responsibilities

• Budget Analysis: evaluate operating and capital budgets of State agencies using revenue, spending and performance data.
• Fiscal and Policy Notes: analyze fiscal, economic, legal effects of legislation and prepare official estimates.
• Legislation: draft legislation and amendments, staff delegations, analyze regulations.

Skills

Writing skills

Data analysis

Excel

MS Word

Independent worker

Education

Master's degree

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Position: Policy Analyst I – Office of Policy Analysis

Salary: $75,000 (entry level)

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

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Principal Duties: We are recruiting policy analysts to work on a nonpartisan basis in the following functional areas:

• Budget Analysis: Evaluating operating and capital budgets of State agencies, including use of revenue, spending, and performance data to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of State programs.
• Fiscal and Policy Notes: Analyzing the fiscal, economic, and legal effects of legislation and proposed State regulations, and preparing official fiscal estimates of proposed legislation.
• Legislation: Drafting legislation and amendments to legislation, staffing local legislative delegations, and analyzing proposed State regulations.

Specific duties vary by function but include:

• Researching legal and policy issues and developing expertise in specific subject matter areas.
• Conveying quantitative and other analytical findings through written summaries and use of visual aids (e.g. charts and other graphics).
• Responding to legislative requests and presenting findings and recommendations to legislators, committees, task forces, and others in formal and informal settings.
• Completing assignments in the Annapolis office and through remote work.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or law degree and a demonstrated interest in providing economic, fiscal, legal, or public policy analysis.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including knowledge of basic statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts.
• Competency with standard computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and sometimes under extreme time pressure.
• Availability for extended work hours, including evening and weekend work, during the legislative session from January to April.

To Apply:

Email Resume and Cover Letter to [e-mail] and include code 02-26. The cover letter should state the reasons for interest in the position, any relevant experience, preference for assignment, and availability to begin work.

An exercise assessing basic writing and mathematical/analytical skills is part of the interview process.