Policy & Legislative Research Director

State-of-Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa House Democratic Leader’s Office in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a senior legislative analyst for a full-time position at the State Capitol. The role includes supervising research staff and providing drafting, research, and fiscal analysis support to Democratic members of the Iowa House.

Eligible candidates will have extensive legislative experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a law degree is preferred. State of Iowa benefits apply; salary range is $92,872–$132,350.40 annually.

Qualifications

• At least a decade of experience in a legislative organization or related environment that provides or directs public policy, including legal and fiscal analysis.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• A law degree / licensed attorney is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of the Iowa House Democratic Research Staff and administrative employees.
• Drafting and research assistance.
• Fiscal analysis of legislation.
• Staff committees for the elected Democratic members of the Iowa House of Representatives.
• Ability to work effectively with legislative leaders, legislators and their staff as well as legislative, executive and judicial branch personnel, lobbyists and the public.

Skills

Legislative experience

Public policy analysis

Fiscal analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Iowa House Democratic Leader’s Office in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a senior legislative analyst for a full-time position at the State Capitol. The role includes supervising research staff and providing drafting, research, and fiscal analysis support to Democratic members of the Iowa House.

Eligible candidates will have extensive legislative experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a law degree is preferred. State of Iowa benefits apply; salary range is $92,872–$132,350.40 annually.