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City of Lansing

Legislative Analyst

Lansing, MI · On-site

$45K - $62K/yr

The Legislative Analyst will play a key role in providing legislative support, policy analysis, and ... Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed, and written sources. Some travel ...

Rose International

Data Analyst

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

Data Analyst Job Location: Raleigh, NC, USA, 27607 Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Details: Onsite 2 ... legislative requests, and external stakeholders * **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the ...

Serigor, Inc.

Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Provide ad hoc analytical support for policy development, legislative requests, and external ... Data ingestion, cleaning, and validation Required 5 Years Data quality assurance and accuracy ...

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ProSidian Consulting

Junior Data Analyst

Rockville, MD · On-site

Junior Data Analyst ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on ... legislative bodies, health policy makers and other health professionals. The research is primarily ...

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How much do legislative data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for legislative data analyst in the United States is $84,207.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Legislative Data Analyst vs Policy Analyst?

AspectLegislative Data AnalystPolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in data analysis, political science, or related field; proficiency in data toolsBachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; strong research skills
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, legislative bodies, research institutionsGovernment agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups
Employer & Industry UsageLegislative offices, government agenciesPolicy organizations, government departments, NGOs

While both roles involve understanding government processes, a Legislative Data Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing legislative data and trends, whereas a Policy Analyst evaluates policies and recommends solutions. The roles often overlap in data skills and work environments, but their core responsibilities differ.

Infographic showing various Legislative Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,207 per year, or $40.5 per hour.
Legislative Policy Analyst (OPPAGA)

Legislative Policy Analyst (OPPAGA)

State of Florida

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

State Of Florida rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 50 rated states

Job description

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General Summary
OPPAGA is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst. The analyst will serve as a technical expert conducting research studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses of public programs and agencies. Legislative Policy Analysts are expected to show a high degree of proficiency in conducting program evaluations and policy analyses, demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills, and develop substantive knowledge of Florida state government operations and the legislative process. While legislative policy analysts operate under supervision of a staff director, most work is performed independently.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Examples of Work Performed:
  • Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data on programs and policies administered by state agencies using library resources, personal interviews, telephone surveys, written surveys, budget documents, agency annual reports, and available data bases.
  • Prepares concise and accurate written summaries of the data gathered on state agency operations or programs that can be used as part of reports.
  • Participates as part of a team in developing an oral presentation of the results of a study to legislators, legislative staff, and other groups.
  • Participates as part of a team in designing written or telephone surveys to gather information on agency performance or analyze a public policy issue.
  • Develops and maintains contacts with key agency staff, legislators, legislative staff, and the public.
  • Participates as part of a team in conceptualizing report issues and developing research reports.
  • Conducts personal interviews with agency personnel, legislators, legislative staff or others to gather information about an agency or public policy issue.
  • Possesses technical knowledge of appropriate research methodology to effectively and accurately evaluate a state agency or program administered by the agency.
  • Conceptualizes issues, analyzes and synthesizes information and consistently develops clear messages in reports.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
  • Knowledge and expertise in assigned policy areas.
  • Knowledge of applicable computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
  • Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
  • Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
  • Skill in program evaluation, policy analysis, and performance auditing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction.
  • Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure on multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work effectively with legislators, legislative staff, and other constituents.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
  • Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data.
  • Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
  • Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work with training in policy analysis and research methods.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
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