Policy Research Analyst — Legislative Committee (Nonpartisan)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legislative Committee Analyst for the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. The role supports the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, drafts legislation, and analyzes fiscal issues in a nonpartisan setting.

Preferred qualifications include a Juris Doctor or related policy experience. Travel is limited and benefits include health and retirement plans. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under general direction.
• Independent judgment on issues of limited scope.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Willingness to assist other committees and research issues.
• Understand legislative process and committee procedures.
• Meet short deadlines.
• Teamwork with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn Windows Office.

Responsibilities

• Drafts legislation, provides statutory committee reviews, reviews administrative regulations, and communicates information for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Researches and analyzes issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Communicates with 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 related publications.
• Learns agency policies and attends training as needed.
• Requires limited travel for committee meetings and other occasions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Nonpartisan work

Education

Juris Doctor preferred

Policy or committee experience may substitute for education

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legislative Committee Analyst for the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. The role supports the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, drafts legislation, and analyzes fiscal issues in a nonpartisan setting.

Preferred qualifications include a Juris Doctor or related policy experience. Travel is limited and benefits include health and retirement plans. This is a permanent, full-time position.