Policy Analyst

The Maryland General Assembly is seeking a Policy Analyst I to work in the Office of Policy Analysis. The role involves evaluating budgets, analyzing legislation, and drafting policy recommendations on a nonpartisan basis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating operating and capital budgets of State agencies, including use of revenue, spending, and performance data to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of State programs
• Analyzing the fiscal, economic, and legal effects of legislation and proposed State regulations, and preparing official fiscal estimates of proposed legislation
• Drafting legislation and amendments to legislation, staffing local legislative delegations, and analyzing proposed State regulations
• Researching legal and policy issues and developing expertise in specific subject matter areas
• Conveying quantitative and other analytical findings through written summaries and use of visual aids (e.g. charts and other graphics)
• Responding to legislative requests and presenting findings and recommendations to legislators, committees, task forces, and others in formal and informal settings
• Completing assignments in the Annapolis office and through remote work

Skills

• A master's degree or law degree and a demonstrated interest in providing economic, fiscal, legal, or public policy analysis
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities, including knowledge of basic statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts
• Competency with standard computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and sometimes under extreme time pressure
• Availability for extended work hours, including evening and weekend work, during the legislative session from January to April

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