An excellent opportunity is available in the Minnesota Legislature to serve as an Analyst I with the Legislative Coordinating Commission (LCC), a nonpartisan office at the Minnesota Legislature. The Analyst performs research, legal analysis, and bill drafting to assist joint commissions in their work of providing oversight, developing legislation, and formulating policy. The position reports to the Executive Director.
The position description for this unclassified, non‐partisan, full-time position is available at https://www.lcc.leg.mn/jobs. The recruitment range for the position is $73,000 to $100,000, with an excellent benefits package. Starting salary and level will be commensurate with experience.
The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing example by May 30, 2023, via email to lcc@lcc.mn.gov or mail to Legislative Coordinating Commission, 600 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155.
Minimum Qualifications A candidate for the Analyst I position must have at least two years of research experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Desired Qualifications Familiarity with the legislative process and data practices issues. A law or graduate degree.
Why work for the LCC? The work is interesting and challenging, providing opportunities to work on a wide variety of issues directly with legislators, House research and fiscal staff, Senate counsel and fiscal staff, and management and staff across state government. The Analyst will develop a deep understanding of multiple public policy issues such as data practices, cybersecurity, and other areas of interest by the legislature.
Comprehensive Benefit Package Positions in the LCC receive a comprehensive benefits package. The State of Minnesota offers exceptional benefits including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, other optional insurance, optional pre-tax spending accounts, pension plan and 457(b) plan with a match, vacation and sick leave and paid holidays each year.
The LCC recognizes there are key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life balance. These benefits, in addition to your salary, make up your total compensation.
Health and Wellness The state encourages wellness and promotes preventive care, offering many benefits and resources to help employees and their families lead healthy, balanced lives. This includes:
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance packages, including prescription drug coverage, to fit your needs to ensure you are happy and healthy
- Free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs and resources to help you reach your wellness goals.
Financial Well-Being The state offers pension and savings plans, time off, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals. This includes:
- A pension and deferred compensation plan (MNDCP) with an employer-paid match to help you plan for your future.
- Basic life insurance at no cost to you. Additionally, you have the option of choosing supplemental life insurance (including spouse and child life options), short- and long-term disability, and accident insurance.
- Pre-tax benefits, including dependent day care, medical/dental spending accounts (MDEA), and parking and public transit options.
Professional Development Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged. This includes:
- Training and development courses
- Leadership institutes and programs
- Coaching and mentoring
- Career planning
Work/Life Balance Work/life balance is supported through:
- The potential for flexible work schedules during the interim when the legislature is not in session
- Compensatory time options
- On average 16.25 days of paid vacation each year based on a 5-hour accrual rate with opportunity for increased accruals as service time increases
- 13 days of paid sick leave each year based on a 4-hour accrual rate
- Optional vacation leave and sick leave bank credits offered to new employees
- 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holiday each year
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave to help you bond in the important weeks after you bring your child home.
During peak periods, LCC staff may experience long work hours and deadlines requiring the ability to stay composed under pressure.
The LCC values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace.
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