LPRO Legislative Analyst at Oregon State Government in Oregon State Capitol

Job description

• Oregon’s Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a legislative analyst for a limited-duration position during the 2027 legislative session. The ideal candidate is familiar with the legislative process, enjoys working with people, is flexible and nimble in the face of change, and has a track record of serving people with different perspectives and goals. They are well organized, able to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will begin in December 2026 and continue through June 2027.
• Members of the Oregon State Legislature rely on LPRO’s subject matter expertise to provide nonpartisan, objective policy research and committee management and help craft the legislation that affects all Oregonians. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work directly with legislators, stakeholders, other branches of government, and the public while assisting with policy development.

Responsibilities

• Examples of services the analyst might be called on to provide include:
• Providing written and oral information regarding proposed legislation, policies, policy interpretation, and policy options
• Assisting in the development of legislation, including working with agencies, government branches, stakeholder groups, and legislators
• Drafting policy briefs
• Working with a committee chair to prepare committee work plans and meeting agendas, providing legislative process advice to one or more legislative committees
• Staffing one or more work groups
• Responding to research requests from legislators

Requirements

• Graduate Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, or other related field; and, Three (3) years of experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, developing, or administering public policy.
• An additional degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• *An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• Interested candidates with demonstrated experience in at least one of the following policy areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Business and labor
• Education
• Housing
• Natural resources
• Individuals with experience as a policy generalist and ability to learn quickly may also be considered.

Skills

Required

• Familiarity with the legislative process
• Well organized

Benefits

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package.
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of 7 small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.