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Legislative Analyst

House Research Department

The Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives is a nonpartisan office of highly-skilled, creative, and collegial professionals who provide research and legal services to the entire membership of the House of Representatives. The Department is accepting applications for one Legislative Analyst position. The position is a regular, full-time opportunity with an anticipated start date in mid-October.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have either a Masters Degree or be a licensed attorney, and must have:

• excellent oral and written communication skills
• excellent human relations and teamwork skills
• a flexible, can-do attitude that allows for managing both short- and long-term projects, and shifting work assignments, based on legislative need and as required of the role
• a nonpartisan background

The interview process will include an exercise that allows candidates to demonstrate their writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in communicating legal or public policy information to an audience without such training
• experience in or comfort with attending and participating in public meetings involving legislators and stakeholder groups with diverse experiences and perspectives, including responding to questions and giving presentations in this setting
• experience or demonstrated interest in public policy and government
• knowledge of state government and the legislative process

About the Positions and the Department

House Research Department Legislative Analysts are highly-skilled professionals working in diverse disciplines doing complex and sensitive work as nonpartisan analysts in a state legislative setting. Legislative Analysts work independently and in small teams, providing bill and amendment drafting services; attending legislative committee meetings; conducting research and analysis concerning laws and government policies, programs, and finances; creating written publications on topics of legislative interest; and providing other related staff assistance for House committees and all House members.

For this position, the analyst may work as a generalist on a variety of public policy issues to be determined based on need, likely to include workforce and economic development policy. In addition, the analyst may support the Departments information technology services.

The House Research Department is an equal opportunity employer that values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to their work. All employment decisions will be made based on applicant qualifications and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

For further information about the Research Department, see http://www.house.mn/hrd/.

This is a full-time, at-will position that works in person with the possibility of some interim remote work consistent with House policies and Department needs. Excellent benefits offered, including low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and holidays; paid parental leave; earned compensatory time or earned non-exempt overtime; employer paid life insurance; and optional disability insurance and tax-free expense accounts.

The House offers a competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Starting classification and annual salary commensurate with relevant experience. Legislative Analyst I - IV range $85,925.76 - $226,446.96. The starting salary range for an entry-level Legislative Analyst I is generally between $85,925.76 and $94,518.24, depending on relevant experience.

To ensure consideration, cover letter and resume must be received by noon, Monday, August 31, 2026. Send to:

EMAIL:

HRDjobs@house.mn.gov

(Important: Please include the words Legislative Analyst in the subject line of email)

US MAIL:

Selection Committee

House Research Department

3rd Floor Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar Street

St. Paul, MN 55155

Please do not send duplicate applications.

Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov.

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Salary/Compensation: $85,926 - $226,447 per year