Legislative Policy Analyst

Salary: $43.39 - $62.97 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 44614
Agency: 014 Legislative Research and General Counsel
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Brennan Buell
# of Openings: 1
Schedule Code: AN - Employees of the Legislature. This is a career service exempt at will position.
Location: Utah LegislatureOffice of Legislative Research and General Counsel210 House Building State Capitol Complex Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, a nonpartisan office serving the Utah Legislature, is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst. A Policy Analyst plays an important role in the policy-making process by conducting public policy research and analysis for legislation, individual legislators, and legislative committees, commissions, and task forces.

Policy Analysts must be able to maintain neutrality and objectivity, regardless of their personal beliefs: specifically, they must be able to work with legislators with different party affiliations, opinions, and political philosophies, and be able to conduct objective analysis on various public policy positions. Additionally, Policy Analysts must be able to work in a team environment with legislative attorneys and other legislative staff who have varying areas of expertise and experience.

The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel offers a nonpartisan, collaborative, professional, and flexible work environment. Employees must reside in Utah. Policy Analysts must work at the Capitol, in person, for the Legislature's annual General Session (January-March). Hybrid working opportunities are available outside of the General Session (April-December).
Responsibilities

• Research and conduct in-depth policy analysis
• Identify, analyze, and communicate policy options during the development of draft legislation
• Staff legislative committees
• Advise legislators on the application of legislative rules and process
• Prepare policy briefs, memoranda, briefing papers, and presentations
• Track relevant federal and state legislation

Qualifications
A candidate for employment as Policy Analyst must:

• have a master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related discipline;
• demonstrate superior research and writing skills;
• demonstrate superior organizational and analytical skills;
• possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• possess the ability to work with a variety of people in an unbiased manner;
• possess the ability to use sound professional judgement in a political environment;
• be able to work extended hours during the legislative session, on interim days, and as needed throughout the year;
• Must be willing and able to work in-person (this position has a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote workdays; the schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Legislature; however, the incumbent is required to be in-person 5 days a week during Legislative Session); and
• be nonpartisan.

Supplemental Information
Salary Range: $43.39 to $62.97 per hour plus comprehensive medical, dental, leave and retirement benefits.

Application Instructions: Send a cover letter and resume to Brennan Buell at by Monday, March 31st by 11:59PM MST. Please include the job title (Legislative Policy Analyst) and job number (44614) in your email subject line to ensure a prompt response. Failure to submit both a cover letter and resume as attachments to your email may result in disqualification.

Supplemental Information: Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Brennan Buell, bbuell@le.utah.gov.

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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