Policy Analyst
The Maryland General Assembly is seeking a Policy Analyst I for the Office of Policy Analysis. The role involves evaluating budgets, analyzing legislation, and conducting research on policy issues to support legislative efforts.
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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