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South Dakota Legislative Research Council Location: Pierre Salary: $74,000 to $130,000, depending on experience Closing Date: Open Until Filled This is a full-time position with the Legislative ...

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Legislative Aide (District 81)

Naples, FL

$48K/yr

Legislative Research * Legislative Process * Public Relations and Press Releases * Stakeholder Relations * Designated Tallahassee Staff during Committee Weeks and Session and Travel System

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Legislative Research Analyst

State of South Dakota

Pierre, SD • On-site

$74K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job ID: 35411- Legislative Research Analyst
Agency: South Dakota Legislative Research Council
Location: Pierre
Salary: $74,000 to $109,000, depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time position with the Legislative Research Council. For more information on the Legislative Research Council, please visit the LRC website.
The Legislative Research Council, which is the nonpartisan research and support staff to the South Dakota State Legislature, is accepting applications for a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst. An applicant must have an interest in the legislative process or state government. A remote work option may be considered for the position. However, a full-time presence in Pierre is required during the legislative session and periodically throughout the interim.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A Legislative Research Analyst will assist legislators by providing accurate, objective, and relevant research information. The significant duties include the following:
  1. Draft and edit bills, resolutions, and amendments to implement legislators' ideas;
  2. Staff standing committees of the South Dakota Legislature during legislative sessions, consult with committee chairs to develop agendas and obtain testimony, and prepare committee reports;
  3. Compile data and conduct general and legal research for legislative committees and individual legislators and present alternative solutions for their consideration;
  4. Staff interim committees, consult with committee chairs to develop agendas, assist with meeting arrangements, prepare background materials, and prepare final reports;
  5. Review administrative rules for form, style, clarity, and compliance with statutory authority; and
  6. Research and write issue memoranda and develop other resources on selected topics for review and use by the Legislature, Legislative Research Council staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:
  1. A bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, public or business administration, economics, or a related field;
  2. Strong research and analytical skills;
  3. Strong writing skills;
  4. A willingness to expand and develop expertise into various subject areas;
  5. The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a manner that clearly and efficiently conveys information to legislators and the public;
  6. The ability to remain objective and nonpartisan in relation to all legislative matters, maintain confidentiality, and handle politically sensitive work; and
  7. The ability to work under tight deadlines and extended hours during the legislative session.

Salary Range:
The salary will range from $74,000 to $109,000. Actual starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Application Process:
This position will remain open until filled. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is employed at will. Any application or resume submitted for consideration will be kept confidential. Applications, consisting of a letter of interest and resume, should be submitted online (https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3SF) or e-mail to:
South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
E-Mail: Legis.Resume@sdlegislature.gov | Phone: 605-773-3251

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