Legislative Analyst II
About The Position
The Connecticut General Assembly’s nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research seeks a full-time Legislative Analyst II. This role involves staffing legislative committees, analyzing bills and public acts, drafting policy research reports, and preparing written and verbal responses to research questions from legislators and caucus staff. The position requires superior writing, research, and analytical skills, along with nonpartisanship, sound judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extensive overtime during legislative sessions are also necessary.
Requirements
- Superior writing skills
- Superior research skills
- Superior analytical skills
- Nonpartisanship
- Sound judgment
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work extensive overtime during legislative sessions
- BA required
Nice To Haves
- MPA, MPP, JD, or other advanced degree strongly preferred
- Public policy research experience
- Knowledge of state government
- Knowledge of the legislative process
Responsibilities
- Staffing legislative committees
- Analyzing bills and public acts
- Drafting policy research reports
- Preparing written and verbal responses to research questions from legislators and caucus staff
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
