Policy Associate

Policy Associate Program: Fiscal Affairs Location: Denver, CO - Hybrid Salary: $58,380 annually Status: Full-time About the Role Collect information and analyze state fiscal policy trends to assist legislators and legislative staff with their research and information needs. Prepare concise, accurate, and nonpartisan responses to legislative research requests. Responses may be oral or written and could include background/research, state examples, and legislative summaries and tables. Track state budget and tax legislation or activity in NCSL’s externally facing databases or webpages and maintain internal tracking to stay up-to-date on state actions. Maintain and update webpages with new research, data, policy, and legislative information. May create new webpages based on emerging issues, or as assigned. Contribute to meeting planning tasks, such as research, background information, and speaker identification, as well as agenda development and on-site support. Plan, research and write for newsletters, issue briefs, short research reports or articles. Contribute to presentations and technical assistance workshops. May provide research, state examples, background material, and other information for slides and presentations. Make presentations as needed with supervisor guidance. Coordinate with NCSL staff in other issue areas that overlap with the assigned program. May travel to assist with NCSL meetings and other professional development opportunities. Perform other responsibilities as needed. The Work Environment This full-time position is mostly performed in an office environment, on or off-site, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employees routinely use standard office equipment such as laptops, printers, scanners, copy machines, and smartphones. Occasional travel by airplane, including overnights and weekends, is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualifications for Success Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree, plus two years of work experience with state legislatures, government, public policy or other relevant field. Subject‑specific knowledge is preferred, but not necessary. Ability to communicate information, in writing and verbally, in a clear and credible way to a variety of audiences. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and to work independently. Ability to work in a politically neutral manner and maintain confidentiality when required. Demonstrated competence in research skills and tasks requiring attention to detail, including skill with internet searches; accessing and analyzing government documents, academic reports, white papers, and other resources; and analyzing and synthesizing research and legislation. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to changes in workload. Knowledge of state legislative and political processes and the separation of power between the branches of government. Ability to travel by air up to 4 times per year, with most trips being 1‑3 nights, as well as work extended hours, possibly evenings and weekends, usually associated with events/travel. Your Benefits at a Glance NCSL offers a flexible remote work policy, with staff required to travel on their own fare to the NCSL office for four days every six weeks for team meetings and professional development. Benefits include low‑cost health, dental and vision coverage; a 401(a) retirement plan with 10% contribution after six months and full vesting; life & disability insurance; 3‑weeks paid vacation (after 5+ years of paid full‑time service); generous time‑off plans; paid family leave; floating holidays; identity theft protection; employee assistance programs; pet insurance; paid time off to volunteer; and more. Relocation assistance is provided for out‑of‑state candidates. Equal Opportunity Statement NCSL is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse, dynamic team and inclusive workplace. NCSL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES