Departmental Analyst 12 - Legislative Analyst

State of Michigan

Lansing, MI

Full Time

Mid Level

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. This position is responsible for providing legislative, policy, and constituent relations support to the LEO-Legislative Affairs Division. The role involves monitoring legislative activities, conducting research, writing analyses, tracking reports, and attending legislative meetings and hearings on behalf of LEO when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Providing legislative, policy, and constituent relations support to the LEO-Legislative Affairs Division.
Monitoring relevant legislative activities and tracking legislative reports to ensure timely submission.
Writing bill analyses and conducting in-depth research on policy issues.
Attending legislative meetings and hearings on behalf of LEO when the Legislative Director and/or Deputy Director are unavailable.
Assisting with legislative issues for other LEO agencies to ensure department-wide legislative issues are handled efficiently.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Three years of professional experience, including one year at the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Alternatively, completion of high school and at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services.
Ability to perform work in Michigan, with relocation if currently outside the state.
Ability to monitor legislative activities, conduct research, and prepare analyses.

Nice to Have

Experience with legislative processes or policy analysis.
Knowledge of Michigan state government operations.

Qualifications

Educational background: bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience.
Experience in legislative or policy-related roles.
Ability to conduct research and analyze legislative issues.

Benefits & Perks

Remote/hybrid work schedule based on performance and operational need.
Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.

Working at State of Michigan

The department values a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, emphasizing openness, respect, and diversity among employees and the public.

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