Full-Time Policy Analyst

Overview

The full-time policy analyst will provide detailed research and analysis of legislation for the Senate Minority caucus and staff. We are seeking a policy-oriented individual who works well under pressure and changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Read all legislation that is introduced

• Work collaboratively with the Senate Minority policy staff to conduct research and strategic analysis

• Assist the policy staff in preparing memos and reports as needed

• Preparation of legislative research for Senators during committee meetings

• Meet with Senators regularly to discuss committee schedule

• Prepare policy memos for all legislation introduced during the interim

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Strong reading comprehension and writing skills

• Must be adaptable in a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours

• Must be able to work in an organized manner, with the ability to collaborate, problem solve, and work on a team while also taking individual responsibility to complete assignments

• The individual in this position will maintain professionalism with every person they work with, including non-partisan staff, legislators and staff of the House and Senate Majority offices, constituents, and lobbyists

Compensation

• $50K-$60K/year commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume to taylor.boyer@coleg.gov

Session-Only Policy Analyst

Overview

The session-only (Jan-May) policy analyst will provide detailed research and analysis of legislation for the Senate Minority caucus and staff. We are seeking a policy-oriented individual who works well under pressure and changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Read all legislation that is introduced

• Work collaboratively with the Senate Minority policy staff to conduct research and strategic analysis

• Assist the policy staff in preparing memos and reports as needed

• Preparation of legislative research for Senators during committee meetings

• Meet with Senators regularly to discuss committee schedule

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Strong reading comprehension and writing skills

• Must be adaptable in a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours

• Must be able to work in an organized manner, with the ability to collaborate, problem solve, and work on a team while also taking individual responsibility to complete assignments

• The individual in this position will maintain professionalism with every person they work with, including non-partisan staff, legislators and staff of the House and Senate Majority offices, constituents, and lobbyists

Compensation

• $4,000-5,000/month commensurate with experience, with enrollment in PERA, the state’s pension program, and insurance benefits.

How to Apply

• Email a cover letter and resume to taylor.boyer@coleg.gov 

Timeline

• Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 1st

• Phone interviews will be conducted between Monday, November 4th–Friday, November 15th

• A decision will be made by Friday, December 6th

• Start date is Thursday, January 2nd

Session-Only Legislative Analyst (Data Analyst)

Overview

The session-only (Jan-May) legislative analyst will track and summarize every bill introduced and maintain an internal database showing its status. We are seeking an individual with strong attention to detail and demonstrated priority and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and summarize all legislation that is introduced

• Maintain an internal database tracking the status of each bill that is introduced

• Create visual representations of data findings through charts, graphs, and dashboards to make the data understandable

• Listen to committee and floor proceedings to keep track of votes

• Assist the policy staff in preparing memos and reports as needed

• Research Governor appointments as needed

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Must be adaptable in a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours

• Must be able to work in an organized manner, with the ability to collaborate, problem solve, and work on a team while also taking individual responsibility to complete assignments

• The individual in this position will maintain professionalism with every person they work with, including non-partisan staff, legislators and staff of the House and Senate Majority offices, constituents, and lobbyists

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated data management and visualization skills

Compensation

• $4,000-5,000/month commensurate with experience, with enrollment in PERA, the state’s pension program, and insurance benefits.

How to Apply

• Email a cover letter and resume to taylor.boyer@coleg.gov 

Timeline

• Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 1st

• Phone interviews will be conducted between Monday, November 4th–Friday, November 15th

• A decision will be made by Friday, December 6th

• Start date is Thursday, January 2nd

Legislative Aide

A Legislative Aide in the Colorado General Assembly is essentially the legislator’s personal staff.  An Aide works with one Senator. An Aide handles all aspects of the Senator’s office – phone, e-mail, calendar, schedule meetings with stakeholders, constituent service, bill research, etc.  A Senior Aide may also supervise a Junior Aide as well as interns.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) during the legislative session (January 8 – May 7, 2025).  This is not a year-round position, however, opportunities to extend your service time exist.

The position of Legislative Aide can be the beginning of a career in government whether at the staff level, departmental level, lobbying or, perhaps, elected official.  Many in these positions started out as an Aide.

We are accepting resumes through September 30.  Screening interviews will be conducted from September 22 through October 11.  Senators will conduct the final interview.

Compensation:

• Compensation is $24.57/hour with enrollment in PERA, the state’s pension program; Senior Aides  receive insurance benefits.

Please, send your resume to: jerry.wheeler@coleg.gov