Research Analyst, Legislative

Research Analyst, Legislative - (24142417)

Job Overview

Our nonpartisan research analysts perform public policy research and analysis, draft legislation, and staff committees for the Montana Legislature. Analysts are hired as generalists but are expected to develop expertise in an assigned policy area.

Job Duties

Session duties include drafting legislation and amendments, providing research, working with legislators, lobbyists, the public, and providing guidance on legislative rules and process to committee members. Between sessions, analysts perform policy research and are project managers for interim committees that undertake policy studies, conduct agency oversight, review administrative rules, and prepare recommendations for legislation. Analysts work closely with committee members, an attorney, a secretary, and administrative staff.

Analysts must be able to:

• act professionally, objectively, and impartially when working with legislators and the public;

• work independently and prioritize and manage multiple projects; and

• analyze and present complicated information in multiple formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant work experience; or

• Master's degree and two years of relevant work experience.

• Relevant interests may include natural resources, water policy, transportation, health and human services, criminal justice, or education. Relevant work experience may include government or nonprofit administration, political science, journalism, teaching, and other nonadvocacy policy roles.

Special Information

Analysts are expected to work considerable overtime (comp) hours for the 6 months before and during the regular legislative session as well as before and during special legislative sessions. Additionally, some overtime hours are required to prepare for and participate in interim legislative committee meetings. Analysts establish work plans to use any excess comp time throughout the interim providing considerable work flexibility during summer months and holiday seasons. While not frequent, some travel may be required for legislative or training purposes.

Salary Range: $82,657 to $87,249

Entry salary (base) for this position is $82,657. Most individuals applying for this position should expect to start at this salary. Applicants with specialized experience, especially with nonpartisan legislative research, committee staffing, and bill drafting, may qualify for higher entry.

The position is eligible for telework on a hybrid basis. The employee must reside in Montana and be able to come into the office on a routine basis. The employee is expected to be in the office during legislative sessions and for all interim committee meetings

Please contact leghr@legmt.gov for a full job description.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 82,657.00 - 87,249.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena Agency: Legislative Branch Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Sep 4, 2024, 9:06:41 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Sep 19, 2024, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name: Kelly DaSilva | Contact Email: leghr@legmt.gov | Contact Phone: 4064443230