Policy Analyst

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

4d•$6,136 - $9,201•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon House Speaker’s Office seeks an experienced legislative and public policy professional to join their team as a Policy Advisor. This individual will serve as a legislative liaison and policy coordinator to the House Speaker and legislative leadership team. The Policy Advisor will help advance the Speaker’s legislative agenda by providing research, analysis, and advice on current public policy issues. This position requires a well-versed political strategist with experience tracking and monitoring legislative committees, workgroups and legislation to ensure the success of critical public policy initiatives. They will also be responsible for serving as a liaison to agencies, advocates, and other stakeholders in the legislative process. The Policy Analyst may be assigned to work in a variety of issue areas but background in natural resources, climate, and environment is a plus. This is a full-time, continuing position. The work of the Policy Analyst takes place in the State Capitol in Salem during legislative sessions and interim legislative days, with flexibility for hybrid work the rest of the year as business needs allow. We encourage interested candidates to review the position description below to determine how their education and experience align with the role requirements and invite qualified applicants to apply. Attach your current resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and (5) years of related experience.
Knowledge of legislative procedures, rules, and practices
Knowledge of political issues and contexts
Knowledge of current events
Knowledge of policy details and history
Knowledge of policy committees’ functions and capacities
Skill in verbal and written communication
Skill in presentation and public speaking
Skill in editing and proofreading
Skill in strategic and critical thinking
Skill in organization and time management
Skill in legal and legislative research
Ability to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position

Nice To Haves

Background in natural resources, climate, and environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a legislative liaison and policy coordinator to the House Speaker and legislative leadership team.
Advance the Speaker’s legislative agenda by providing research, analysis, and advice on current public policy issues.
Track and monitor legislative committees, workgroups and legislation.
Serve as a liaison to agencies, advocates, and other stakeholders in the legislative process.
Research, collect, analyze, manage data and convey information to a variety of audiences.
Work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
Pay close attention to detail.
Be discreet and handle sensitive material and confidential issues.