Legislative Research Analyst

Job ID: 37286 - Legislative Research Analyst
Agency: Legislative Research Council
Location:Pierre, SD
Closing Date: Open Until Filled


This is a full-time position with the Legislative Research Council, in Pierre, SD. For more information on the Legislative Research Council, please visit the LRC website .


The Legislative Research Council, which is the nonpartisan research and support staff to the South Dakota State Legislature, is accepting applications for a permanent full-time Legislative Research Analyst . An applicant must have an interest in the legislative process or state government.


Duties and Responsibilities:
A Legislative Research Analyst will assist legislators by providing accurate, objective, and relevant research information. The significant duties include:

1. Drafting and editing bills, resolutions, and amendments to implement legislators' ideas;
2. Staffing standing committees of the South Dakota Legislature during legislative sessions, consulting with committee chairs to develop agendas and obtain testimony, and preparing committee reports;
3. Compiling data and conducting general and legal research for legislative committees and individual legislators and presenting alternative solutions for their consideration;
4. Staffing interim committees, consulting with committee chairs to develop agendas, assisting with meeting arrangements, preparing background materials, and preparing final reports;
5. Reviewing administrative rules for form, style, clarity, and compliance with statutory authority; and
6. Researching and writing issue memoranda and developing other resources on selected topics for review and use by the Legislature, Legislative Research Council staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, public or business administration, economics, or a related field;
2. Strong research and analytical skills;
3. Strong writing skills;
4. A willingness to develop expertise in various subject areas;
5. The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a manner that clearly and efficiently conveys information to legislators and the public;
6. The ability to remain objective and nonpartisan in relation to all legislative matters, maintain confidentiality, and handle politically sensitive work; and
7. The ability to work under tight deadlines and extended hours during the legislative session.

Salary Range: The salary will range from $74,000 to $109,000. The actual starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Application Process: This position will remain open until filled. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is employed at will. Any application or resume submitted for consideration will be kept confidential. Applications, consisting of a letter of interest and resume, should be submitted online () or e-mail to:

South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
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