Session Legislative Analyst

Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon’s Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a legislative analyst for a limited-duration position during the 2027 legislative session. The ideal candidate is familiar with the legislative process, enjoys working with people, is flexible and nimble in the face of change, and has a track record of serving people with different perspectives and goals.

The position will begin in December 2026 and continue through June 2027.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the legislative process and ability to interpret policy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for policy briefs and testimony.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide written and oral information on proposed legislation and policy options.
• Draft policy briefs and develop legislative materials.
• Assist in policy development, organize committee work plans, and staff work groups.

Skills

Legislative process familiarity

Written and verbal communication

Independent judgement

Job description

Oregon’s Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a legislative analyst for a limited-duration position during the 2027 legislative session. The ideal candidate is familiar with the legislative process, enjoys working with people, is flexible and nimble in the face of change, and has a track record of serving people with different perspectives and goals. They are well organized, able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will begin in December 2026 and continue through June 2027.

Interested candidates with demonstrated experience in at least one of the following policy areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Business and labor
• Education
• Housing
• Natural resources

Individuals with experience as a policy generalist and ability to learn quickly may also be considered.

Members of the Oregon State Legislature rely on LPRO’s subject-matter expertise to provide nonpartisan, objective policy research and committee management, and to help craft the legislation that affects all Oregonians. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work directly with legislators, stakeholders, other branches of government, and the public while assisting with policy development.

Requirements the analyst might be called on to provide during the session include:

Providing written and oral information regarding proposed legislation, policies, policy interpretation, and policy options
Assisting in the development of legislation, including working with agencies, government branches, stakeholder groups, and legislators
Drafting policy briefs
Working with a committee chair to prepare committee work plans and meeting agendas, providing legislative process advice to one or more legislative committees
Staffing one or more work groups
Responding to research requests from legislators

The legislative analysts will primarily work in person, based at the Capitol in Salem, Oregon. In session, LPRO staff are required to work in Salem.