Strategic Legislative Policy Analyst

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Government Affairs, is seeking a Legislative Analyst to analyze pending legislation, track activity, and coordinate engagement with internal and external stakeholders. This role supports the DHHS Bill Review program across more than 15 divisions.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication, strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and skilled in problem‑solving and prioritization.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with policy and the legislative process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Legislative Review and Analysis – Review and track all legislation introduced at the North Carolina General Assembly; identify bills impacting DHHS or other stakeholders; monitor committee meetings, floor sessions, and legislative calendars; listen to proceedings as needed and provide timely summaries to Government Affairs and Policy leadership.
• Manage the DHHS Legislative Analysis ("Bill Review") Process – Coordinate the Bill Review process across more than 15 divisions; communicate with division leadership and subject matter experts; review submitted analyses, provide feedback, and ensure all bill summaries and analysis are accurate, complete, and submitted on deadline. This work requires managing program workflows, exercising independent judgment in reviewing division submissions, and ensuring alignment and quality across all participating divisions.
• Briefing Materials and Legislative Preparation – Prepare weekly summaries of legislative activity; develop briefing materials, presentations, and supporting documents for leadership engagement with the General Assembly, including testimony at legislative hearings.
• Program Stakeholder and Event Coordination – Coordinate program‑related briefings, events, and engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders; support Government Affairs and Policy leadership in legislative planning and ongoing special projects.
• Information Request Coordination – Track and coordinate requests for information from the Office of Government Affairs; collaborate with division leadership and subject matter experts to develop responses; ensure timely communication to internal and external partners.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Government Affairs, is seeking a Legislative Analyst to analyze pending legislation, track activity, and coordinate engagement with internal and external stakeholders. This role supports the DHHS Bill Review program across more than 15 divisions.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication, strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a