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
Company Overview
- The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland that convenes within the State House in Annapolis. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Towson, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://mgaleg.maryland.gov.