LPRO Legislative Analyst Fellowship

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

10d • $5,151 - $7,725 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon’s nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a recent graduate to participate in an exciting legislative analyst fellowship program. LPRO is recruiting a fellow for the 2027 calendar year. LPRO offers a front-row seat to Oregon’s decision-making process. The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship is designed to provide early-career policy professionals with exposure to the state’s legislative process, experience performing the work of a nonpartisan legislative analyst, and mentorship to support professional growth. The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship is a 12-month limited-duration position beginning in January 2027. It is designed for a recent graduate of a master’s, PhD, JD, or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one of the following policy areas: Education, Housing, homelessness, and land use, Maternal and child health, Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention. The work assigned to the fellow will provide a survey of the essential duties of a legislative analyst and offer learning opportunities in committee administration, workgroup management, policy research and development, and participation in internal LPRO projects. The fellow will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor to provide professional growth and networking opportunities. The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship allows for a hybrid work schedule. During the legislative session (January to June), the fellow will work in person in the Capitol building Monday through Friday. During the interim (July to December), the fellow will work in the office on Wednesdays and may be required to be in the office more depending on work assignments and legislative needs. LPRO’s mission is to provide professional, nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that support and inform the policymaking process. LPRO supports legislators, committees, and task forces with committee management, nonpartisan research, and language interpretation services. Our priority is to ensure that Oregon’s legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university)
• Have earned a graduate degree within five years of applying in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one or more of the following policy areas: Education, Housing, homelessness, and land use, Maternal and child health, Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention
• Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a nonpartisan role and serve individuals with differing political and policy perspectives
• Knowledge of at least one of the listed policy areas
• Knowledge of Oregon’s governance structure
• Knowledge of Public policymaking foundations
• Skill in computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
• Skill in organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
• Ability to collaborate with LPRO team members
• Must have a valid e-mail address to apply
• Must complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Must present documents that establish employment authorization and identity within three business days from their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Oregon’s state government structure
• Eagerness to learn
• Commitment to pursuing a career in public policy
• Excels in a collaborative team environment
• Flexible and nimble in the face of change
• Can serve people with different perspectives and goals
• Well organized
• Able to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Optional letter of recommendation from a faculty member

Responsibilities

• Committee administration
• Workgroup management
• Policy research and development
• Participation in internal LPRO projects

Benefits

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) contributions (salary increased by 6.95% and 6% automatically subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level