Legislative Analyst

Job Posting Title

Legislative Analyst

Agency

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma State Senate-State Capitol

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Legislative Analyst

Join a team where you can make a difference for our state!

Do you like the idea of working in a fast-paced environment with an excellent team where you can make a difference for Oklahoma? Are you a detail minded person who has strong writing, verbal communication, and technology skills? Do you enjoy problem solving and issue analysis?

Then consider joining the Oklahoma Senate Committee Staff as a Legislative Analyst. In this role, you will be part of a non-partisan staff that will help craft and navigate legislation throughout the legislative process. The right person will have strong research and writing skills and will work with elected officials to draft substantive legislation to be considered by the Legislature. The Senate team is made up of dedicated professionals to help make Oklahoma a better state.

Responsibilities of the Legislative Analyst include:

· Conduct research and policy analysis on assigned subject matter and provide written summaries and background materials for possible legislative matters. Evaluate possible impact of legislation and legislative issues;

· Collaborate with bill authors and other interested parties to draft legislation;

· Attend and assist the standing committee assigned. Assist the committee chair by formulating a committee agenda, conducting committee meetings, and interim studies;

· Monitor and evaluate actions, programs, rules and regulations of agencies, boards, and commissions of which the committee assignment is vested with legislative oversight;

· Other tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Experience, knowledge, and skills we are seeking:

· Knowledge of research methodology and analytical techniques;

· Strong mastery of mechanics and usage of grammar, composition, and vocabulary;

· A team player who is not afraid of hard work and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines. The candidate should be able to work flexible, sometimes long hours during the legislative session;

· Good communicator who enjoys working with others in a collaborative setting;

· Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree with experience in legislative work or relevant experience is preferred.

Salary:

Commensurate with relative work experience, skills, and knowledge, plus an excellent state employee benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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