Regulatory Impact Analyst

New Jersey Office of Legislative Services Dependent on experience and qualifications. Begins at $68,000 per year, with subsequent classifications beginning at higher salary levels. The Legislative Service Office (LSO) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the position of Regulatory Impact Analyst within the Research and Evaluation Division. Responsibilities Essential Functions Primary Confirm statutory authority underlying proposed rulemaking by agencies. Identify and analyze possible alternatives to proposed rules. Estimate impacts of proposed rules, to include: Positive or negative effects on State revenue. Cost savings or financial benefits to the State and its residents and businesses. Compliance costs for regulated entities. Administrative costs for implementing agencies. Assess and quantify significant adverse effects of proposed rules on competition, employment, investment, productivity or innovation. Collaborate with agency personnel throughout the data collection and review processes. Research and evaluate programs to determine whether State agencies are operating in accordance with legislative intent. Secondary and Session-Specific Conduct independent research and analysis of public policy issues for individual legislators and legislative committees. Prepare fact sheets, research memoranda, issue briefs and short reports. Conduct in-depth research on topics of interest for interim committees. Attend committee meetings throughout the State, present research findings to committees, and assist with meeting setup, live streaming, and preparation of minutes. Provide primary staff assistance to standing committees during the legislative session. Prepare meeting notices, live stream meetings, and record votes and amendments. Qualifications Minimun Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as economics, political science, accounting, finance or statistics. Interest in the legislative process and implementation of statute, as well as a curiosity to learn. Excellent mathematical, research and writing skills. Ability to work with a variety of people in an unbiased manner. Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team. Ability to question and objectively review proposed administrative rules with an emphasis on both efficacy and efficiency. Ability to conduct objective, nonpartisan research on potentially controversial topics. Ability to act professionally and perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Ability to maintain discretion, nonpartisanship, and strict confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in a relevant field, such as economics, public policy, public administration, business administration, or law. Two years' experience in economic analysis, public policy research or other relevant areas. Two years’ experience with dynamic impact modeling utilizing predictive analytics software. Regulatory Impact Analyst, and Senior Regulatory Impact Analyst. The salary for the Associate Regulatory Impact Analyst begins at $68,000 per year, with subsequent classifications beginning at higher salary levels. The position classification and commensurate starting salary will be determined by the Director of the LSO based upon a successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. In-person position. Overtime is required during the legislative session and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature. All employment with the Wyoming Legislature is at-will. Employees of the LSO receive many of the same benefits as executive branch employees of the State of Wyoming, including vacation and sick leave accrual, and participation in health, dental and vision plans and the Wyoming Retirement System. #J-18808-Ljbffr