Legislative Analyst

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senate Fiscal Agency, a nonpartisan agency of the Michigan Legislature, is seeking a Legislative Analyst. Legislative Analysts are responsible primarily for writing summaries and analyses of bills referred to the Senate standing committees for which the analyst is responsible.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's degree (an advanced degree is encouraged); excellent writing, research, and communication skills; the ability to perform objective and thorough policy analysis of State legislation; and the ability to complete projects under severe time constraints. Knowledge of specific public policy areas (e.g., tax policy) also is encouraged.
• Must possess excellent writing skills to communicate highly technical and complex issues to a broad audience on a broad range of issues.
• Must be able to conduct research and analysis and write under severe time constraints.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, the use of internet resources, and the ability to learn new technologies and software as needed.
• Must possess or develop a working knowledge of the legislative process.
• Must use discretion and good judgment in presenting highly political issues in a neutral way.

Responsibilities

• Write a summary of all Senate and House bills placed on the agenda for committees to which the analyst is assigned, and as otherwise assigned by the Associate Director.
• Attend meetings and public hearings of Senate Committees to which the analyst is assigned.
• Write subsequent summaries for bills originating from the Legislative Analyst's assigned committees throughout the legislative process, as prescribed by the Associate Director.
• Prepare detailed legislative analyses of Senate bills passed by the Senate that have been reported from a committee for which the analyst is responsible.
• Keep the Associate Director informed of the analyst's activities and perform work according to the priorities established by the Associate Director.
• Communicate confidentially with committee clerks and policy staff concerning legislative matters.
• File documents as prescribed by the Associate Director.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Associate Director or the Director, such as writing articles or issue papers, participating in staff meetings, and serving on internal Senate Fiscal Agency committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees