Research and Committee Analyst

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Trinidad State Junior College - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Denver, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Research and Committee Analyst position at the Colorado Legislative Council Staff involves providing essential support to legislative committees during sessions and special study committees during interim periods. Analysts assist committee chairs with agendas, conduct research on relevant issues, and respond to inquiries from various stakeholders. This role requires a nonpartisan approach to deliver objective information and high-quality research on policy matters of interest to state legislators and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff assistance to legislative committees during sessions and special study committees during the interim.
• Assist committee chairs with agendas and research issues related to committee work.
• Respond to questions about committee activities from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public.
• Attend all committee meetings, create meeting minutes, and record votes.
• Analyze, research, and write high-quality research memoranda and issue briefs on policy areas of interest.
• Research and write portions of the 'Blue Book' voter guide on statewide ballot measures.
• Assist with constituent requests and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Strong research and policy analysis skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely about complicated topics.
• Effective verbal communication skills for public speaking and interactions with legislators.
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment.
• Strong individual initiative and work ethic.
• Effective time and workload management in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using technology and learning new skills as necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Colorado law, state government operations, and budgeting.
• Experience and expertise in a specific area of state government and public policy.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Automatic short-term and optional long-term disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discounts on services and products through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
• Minimum of three weeks of annual leave, based on tenure.
• Eleven annual paid holidays.
• Sick leave.
• Flexible work schedules during the legislative interim.
• Generous compensation time policy.