Senior Legislative Analyst

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Oregon’s Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) is looking for a Criminal Law policy professional to add to their team of Legislative Analysts who staff the Judiciary Committees. This position requires knowledge, interest, and understanding of criminal law and procedure, and policy. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) and have experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney  in Oregon.

Members of the Oregon State Legislature rely on the subject matter expertise of LPRO to provide non-partisan, objective policy research and committee management to help craft the legislation that affects all Oregonians. LPRO Legislative Analysts work diligently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment to support legislators, committees, and the legislative process. 

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work directly with legislators, stakeholders, other branches of government, and the general public while assisting with policy development.

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 work 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 task forces or work groups
• Responding to research requests from legislators

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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORK EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Detailed knowledge of or demonstrated interest in criminal law and procedure
• Hold a Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Experience analyzing or applying criminal law in Oregon, including interpreting state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to criminal law and procedure
• Knowledge of Oregon’s governance structure
• Ability to:
  • Provide services in a non-partisan manner in a highly political environment
  • Prioritize competing demands and meet hard deadlines
  • Communicate effectively and professionally in person and in writing
  • Maintain attention to detail
  • Be discrete with communications and information
  • Identify areas of consensus and disagreement among legislators and stakeholders
  • Understand political context of policy discussions
  • Collaborate with LPRO team members and other non-partisan offices

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Active membership (in good standing) in the Oregon State Bar
• At least five years of post-law school experience, either practicing criminal law or in the public policy arena
• Experience or interest in gaining expertise the following subjects: firearms, domestic violence, sexual assault, and public defense
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legislation
• Experience developing creative and collaborative solutions for legislators that draw upon subject matter expertise and research-based evidence
• Experience summarizing technical information orally and in writing in an audience-specific manner
• Experience investigating law, policies, and legislative history affecting proposed legislation and committee issue areas
• Understanding of legislative process and rules
• Knowledge of the basics of parliamentary procedure
• Experience conducting nonpartisan, objective public policy research and knowledge of research standards and techniques
• Experience evaluating external research and reports for bias and accuracy

You may still be considered if you don't have the additional knowledge and skills requested above. However, you must demonstrate a genuine interest in developing the skills and knowledge in the above-mentioned areas.

Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. 

The goal is to fill this position as a Senior Legislative Analyst. However, we will consider underfilling this position as a Legislative Analyst and encourage applicants who meet the underfill qualifications listed below to apply. 

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Senior Legislative Analyst:

• Graduate Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, or other related field; AND
• Seven (7) years of experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, developing, or administering public policy; and
• Demonstrated expertise in discrete subject matter topics as identified by LPRO, OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position.
• An additional degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Legislative Analyst (Underfill Opportunity):

• 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. OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered
• An additional degree may substitute for one year of experience.

This position requires a mix of in-person and remote work. In person work is required during legislative sessions; periods leading up to the start of legislative sessions; and certain days during the interim between sessions. While working remotely, personal, stable and high-speed internet access is required to perform the functions of this position. Employees working remotely may be required to report to the building under short notice.  The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR  97301.

* Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.  Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• 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.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed.

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. . For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• 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 roughly 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.