What: The Office of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis is accepting applications for an Analyst position assigned to the E-12 Education committee. This position is full-time and eligible for insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, in addition to other Senate benefits. The anticipated start date for this position is in December 2019.
Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis is a nonpartisan office that serves all members of the Senate. The credibility and reputation of this office depend on maintaining its nonpartisan status.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains the Senate’s E-12 general education revenue model and other E-12 data models.
- Interprets other data available from school districts or the Department of Education.
- Provides nonpartisan research and analysis of education policy and finance issues for members of the Senate.
- Drafts proposed legislation and amendments, including school finance legislation.
- Analyzes the effects of legislative proposals, including the school-level fiscal changes as appropriate.
- Maintains a working understanding of various local, state, and federal education programs.
- Supports the legislative oversight work of Senate members and committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, or a related field.
AND
Strong quantitative and analytic skills, including data modeling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public policy, economics, or a related field. Experience in policy analysis or a related field.
- Skills in data analysis using tools like Python, R, SAS, SPSS, or similar programs.
- Strong communication skills, ability to adapt to changing priorities, and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to present information to a variety of individuals clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislators, partisan staff, state agency staff, and others.
- Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under the pressure of tight deadlines and long hours during the legislative session.
- Knowledge of legislative process.
Application Procedure
To apply, please use this portal to submit your resume and cover letter to:
Tom Bottern
Director of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis
95 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55155
Closing Date: November 11, 2019
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, with a recruitment salary range of $62,472 to approximately $72,000.