Policy Research Analyst, Legislative Committee

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Compensatory time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legislative Committee Analyst to support the Families and Children and Health Services Committee. This permanent, full-time role offers benefits and non-merit status within the Legislative Research Commission.

The successful candidate will draft legislation, analyze issues, and assist in committee operations from Frankfort. Qualifications include a JD or advanced degree in public policy, strong communication, and the ability to work neutrally in a political

Qualifications

• Education required: JD or master's/PhD in public policy or related field.
• No direct experience required; policy familiarity preferred.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed as described.

Responsibilities

• Drafts legislation, provides statutory committee reviews, reviews administrative regulations, and communicates information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Researches and analyzes issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Communicates with the Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments.
• Serves on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Helps arrange committee meetings and provides assistance at meetings.
• Works with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
• Learns agency policies and procedures and attends training as needed or directed.
• Requires limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Neutrality in political environment

Teamwork

Ability to meet deadlines

Nonpartisan approach

Education

Juris Doctor or master's or Ph.D. in public policy

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legislative Committee Analyst to support the Families and Children and Health Services Committee. This permanent, full-time role offers benefits and non-merit status within the Legislative Research Commission.

The successful candidate will draft legislation, analyze issues, and assist in committee operations from Frankfort. Qualifications include a JD or advanced degree in public policy, strong communication, and the ability to work neutrally in a political