Session Legislative Analyst

FiscalNote CQ Roll Call; Salem (OR); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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 begins December 2026 and continues through June 2027.

Formación

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Experience with policy research or legislative processes is a plus.
• Customer-service mindset when engaging with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Provide information on proposed legislation, policies, and policy options.
• Assist in development of legislation with agencies and legislators.
• Draft policy briefs.
• Prepare committee work plans and meeting agendas in collaboration with a committee chair.
• Staff one or more work groups.
• Respond to research requests from legislators.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse views

Descripción del empleo

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 judgment 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.