Time left to apply: End Date: October 28, 2024 (11 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR38256
Job Posting Title
Legislative Analyst
Agency
421 Oklahoma State Senate
Supervisory Organization
Oklahoma State Senate-State Capitol
Job Posting End Date
October 28, 2024. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date.
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Job Description
Join a team where you can make a difference for our state!
Do you like the idea of working in a fast-paced environment with an excellent team where you can make a difference for Oklahoma? Are you a detail-minded person who has strong writing, verbal communication, and technology skills? Do you enjoy problem solving and issue analysis?
Then consider joining the Oklahoma Senate Committee Staff as a Legislative Analyst. In this role, you will be part of a non-partisan staff that will help craft and navigate legislation throughout the legislative process. The right person will have strong research and writing skills and will work with elected officials to draft substantive legislation to be considered by the Legislature. The Senate team is comprised of professionals dedicated to improving Oklahoma.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and policy analysis on assigned subject matter and provide written summaries and background materials for legislative matters. Evaluate possible impact of legislation and legislative issues.
- Collaborate with bill authors and other stakeholders to draft legislation.
- Attend and assist the assigned standing committee. Assist the committee chair by formulating a committee agenda, conducting committee meetings, and interim studies.
- Monitor and evaluate actions, programs, rules and regulations of agencies, boards, and commissions for the committee assignment charged with legislative oversight.
- Other tasks and special projects may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Knowledge of research methodology and analytical techniques.
- Strong mastery of mechanics and usage of grammar, composition, and vocabulary.
- A team player who is not afraid of hard work and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines. The candidate should be able to work flexible, sometimes long hours during the legislative session.
- Good communicator who enjoys working with others in a collaborative setting.
- Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree with experience in legislative work or relevant experience is preferred.
Salary
Commensurate with relative work experience, skills, and knowledge, plus an excellent state employee benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
About Us
Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.
To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.
Veterans
Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.
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