Job Number:  01-251111-01: Legislative Analyst

Company Name:  Missouri House of Representatives


RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Legislative Analyst position is responsible for assisting House committees with research and analysis of legislation and topics before the committees; assists House members with research on matters of public policy and the drafting of bills, substitutes and amendments; and summarizes and reviews bills on matters of technical form.

The position is also responsible for monitoring legislative activity by attending committee meetings and sessions of the House and monitoring developments in public policy.

The position assists other House staff offices, as needed, and performs other duties as assigned. 


QUALIFICATIONS:

Position requires a law degree or an advanced degree in a related field.

Licensed attorneys with a membership in the Missouri Bar preferred.

Position requires a working knowledge of research methods and public policy, a general knowledge of the legislative process, the ability to communicate effectively and stay organized.

Ability to perform duties in a non-partisan manner and comply with direction from the non-partisan chain-of-command.

Ability to work in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously while managing various interruptions and still meeting deadlines as required by the legislative process, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS:

The House prohibits the hiring of any person who at the time of initial hiring is related to any member within the fourth degree by blood or marriage.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please send resume, application, letter of interest to the:

Missouri House of Representatives
Attention: Legislative Analyst
State Capitol Building, Room B22
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101


Documents may also be submitted electronically to houseadmin@house.mo.gov or through MoCareers.

Additional information may be found on the House website at www.house.mo.gov.