Policy Analyst Employment Labor and Retirement NCSL Denver CO

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Posted: Aug. 23, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Sept. 5, 2022

Title

Policy Analyst

Employment, Labor, and Retirement

National Conference of State Legislatures

Denver

SALARY

: $4,014 p/month

About NCSL

Are you ready to join an organization with an extraordinary mission? The National Conference of State Legislatures offers careers where you can use your skills, knowledge, and experience to truly make a difference. NCSL’s mission is purposeful – strengthening the legislative institution. From informing effective policies and promoting communication among state legislatures, to ensure states have a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system, our team works in service of legislatures. And, with a commitment to constantly innovating all resources and services to meet the evolving needs of members, NCSL has earned the reputation as the nation’s most trusted bipartisan membership organization for legislators and legislative staff. Our success in serving NCSL members relies on our team of passionate, dedicated professionals who work diligently to strengthen the legislative institution. Join our team and contribute to this unique, essential mission.

About The Role

NCSL is seeking a policy analyst within the Employment, Labor and Retirement program to assist state legislatures on various employment issues, including workforce development, occupational licensing, inclusive employment practices, among others. A Policy Analyst is an entry-level position that may work on a variety of policy and legislative topics and contribute to a range of tasks and projects. The position operates under the close supervision of others and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work may be performed independently or as a member of a team. Employees are assigned discrete tasks (e.g., tracking legislation in databases, answering research requests from members, contributing research to publications and presentations, providing research or state examples for a presentation) in support of projects and/or other professional staff in a project or program. Employees have an opportunity to begin to develop knowledge in a specific subject area(s).

What You'll Do

Serve as a vital nonpartisan resource for the nation’s state legislators and legislative staff.

Collect and monitor data on legislative actions, state and federal programs related to various employment, labor and retirement issues.

Prepare accurate nonpartisan responses to legislative research requests that include background research, state examples and legislative summaries.

Track state activity in assigned issue areas. This includes tracking state legislation in NCSL’s externally facing databases and staying up to date on state actions relating to assigned issue areas.

Maintain and update NCSL webpages with new research, data, policy, and legislative information. Create new webpages based on emerging issues, or as assigned.

Provide logistical support for meetings, conferences, and other NCSL convenings. Contribute to planning tasks, such as speaker identification, agenda development and on-site support.

Author and contribute to written publications that provide well-researched nonpartisan background, summarize legislation, and explain specific state and federal programs.

Provide accurate and thorough research assistance for reports, short publications, or State Legislatures News articles.

Contribute to presentations and technical assistance workshops. Provide nonpartisan research, state examples, background material, and other information for slides and presentations. You may also have opportunities to provide some public speaking/presentations with oversight by your supervisor or senior staff.

Some travel may be required to assist with NCSL convenings, project meetings and other professional development opportunities.

Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Work Environment

This position is mostly performed in an office environment, on or off-site, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employees routinely use standard office equipment such as laptops, printers, scanners, copy machines, and smartphones. Occasional travel by airplane, including overnights and weekends, is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications For Success

Bachelor's degree.

Ability to communicate information, in writing and verbally, in a clear and credible way to a variety of audiences.

Ability to work collaboratively with others and work independently.

Ability to work in a politically neutral manner and maintain confidentiality when required.

Skill and competence in basic research skills and tasks requiring attention to detail, including internet searches; accessing and analyzing government, public, and private policy documents, white papers, and other resources; and analyzing and synthesizing research and legislation.

Organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to changes in workload.

Knowledge of state legislative and political processes, including how bills become law and the separation of power between the branches of government.

Ability to travel by air up to 3-5 times per year, with most trips being 1-3 nights, as well as work extended hours on occasion, possibly evenings and weekends, usually associated with events/travel.

Benefits At A Glance

NCSL provides flexible, remote work options for our employees including the ability to telework up to 4 days a week. We are committed to offering a full range of other benefits for you and your eligible family members, including domestic partners.

Our outstanding benefits include low-cost health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(a)-retirement plan with 10% contribution after 6 months and full vesting, life & disability insurance, 3-weeks paid vacation with 5 years of paid full-time work experience, generous time off plans and paid family leave, floating holidays, identity theft protection, employee assistance programs, pet insurance, paid time off the volunteer, and more! Relocation assistance provided for out-of-state candidates.

How To Join Our Team

If you are a purpose-driven, dedicated professional looking to give as much as you get – submit

your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM MT, Sept. 5, 2022. Learn more about working with NCSL by visiting our careers page: https://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/ncsl-careers.aspx

. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

NCSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse, dynamic team and inclusive workplace. NCSL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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