Job Overview

The Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives is a nonpartisan office of highly-skilled, creative, and collegial professionals who provide research and legal services to the entire membership of the House of Representatives. The Department is accepting applications for two Legislative Analyst positions. Both positions are regular, full-time opportunities with an anticipated start date in early November.

The House offers a competitive salary, commensurate with relevant experience; excellent health and retirement benefits; and opportunities for ongoing professional development. For these positions, each analyst may work as a generalist on a variety of public policy issues to be determined based on need, potentially including agriculture finance and policy, or early childhood finance and policy. In addition, one of the analysts may support the Department’s information technology services.

Responsibilities

• Legislative Analysts work independently and in small teams,

• Provide bill and amendment drafting services;

• Attending legislative committee meetings;

• Conducting research and analysis concerning laws and government policies, programs, and finances;

• Creating written publications on topics of legislative interest; and

• Provide other related staff assistance for House committees and all House members.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have either a Master’s Degree or be a licensed attorney, and must have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent human relations and teamwork skills

• A flexible, can-do attitude that allows for managing both short- and long-term projects, and shifting work assignments, based on legislative need and as required of the role

• A nonpartisan background.

• The interview process will include an exercise that allows candidates to demonstrate their writing skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in communicating legal or public policy information to an audience without such training.
• Experience in or comfort with attending and participating in public meetings involving legislators and stakeholder groups with diverse experiences and perspectives, including responding to questions and giving presentations in this setting.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in public policy and government.
• Knowledge of state government and the legislative process.

Benefits

Starting annual salary and classification dependent on relevant experience:

• Legislative Analyst I: $80,212.56 - $144,382.56
• Legislative Analyst II: $97,057.20 - $174,702.96
• The starting salary range for an entry-level Legislative Analyst I is generally between $80,212.56 and $88,000, depending on relevant experience.

Benefits include: vacation, sick, and possible earned compensatory time; the possibility of some remote work, consistent with House policies; paid parental leave; low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; and more.

About the Organization

The Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives is a nonpartisan office of highly-skilled, creative, and collegial professionals who provide research and legal services to the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Legislative Analysts work independently and in small teams, providing bill and amendment drafting services; attending legislative committee meetings; conducting research and analysis concerning laws and government policies, programs, and finances; creating written publications on topics of legislative interest; and providing other related staff assistance for House committees and all House members. The Research Department is an equal opportunity employer that values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to their work. All employment decisions will be made based on applicant qualifications and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information about the Research Department, see website.

How to Apply

An interested applicant must submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should state any salary requirements. Education transcripts and employment references will be requested of those who advance as finalists for each position. Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov.

To ensure consideration, the resume and cover letter must be received by 5:00 p.m., September 20, 2024, directed to

• EMAIL: HRDjobs@house.mn.gov (Important: Please include the words Legislative Analyst in the subject line of email)
• US MAIL: Selection Committee House Research Department 3rd Floor Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155

Please do not send duplicate applications.