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Oregon’s nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a recent graduate to participate in an exciting legislative analyst fellowship program. LPRO is recruiting a fellow for the 2027 calendar year.

About the opportunity:

LPRO offers a front-row seat to Oregon’s decision-making process. The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship is designed to provide early-career policy professionals with exposure to the state’s legislative process, experience performing the work of a nonpartisan legislative analyst, and mentorship to support professional growth.

The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship is a 12-month limited-duration position beginning in January 2027. It is designed for a recent graduate of a master’s, PhD, JD, or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one of the following policy areas:

• Education
• Housing, homelessness, and land use
• Maternal and child health
• Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

The work assigned to the fellow will provide a survey of the essential duties of a legislative analyst and offer learning opportunities in committee administration, workgroup management, policy research and development, and participation in internal LPRO projects. The fellow will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor to provide professional growth and networking opportunities.

The LPRO legislative analyst fellowship allows for a hybrid work schedule. During the legislative session (January to June), the fellow will work in person in the Capitol building Monday through Friday. During the interim (July to December), the fellow will work in the office on Wednesdays and may be required to be in the office more depending on work assignments and legislative needs.

About the office:

LPRO’s mission is to provide professional, nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that support and inform the policymaking process. LPRO supports legislators, committees, and task forces with committee management, nonpartisan research, and language interpretation services. Our priority is to ensure that Oregon’s legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate for the LPRO legislative analyst fellowship has a background in one or more of the identified policy areas and is interested in learning about those issues in Oregon. They are familiar with Oregon’s state government structure, eager to learn, and committed to pursuing a career in public policy. They excel in a collaborative team environment, are flexible and nimble in the face of change, and can serve people with different perspectives and goals. The ideal candidate is well organized, able to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The minimum qualifications, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities desired for this position, are below. For complete details about this fellowship opportunity, please review the position description here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university)
• Have earned a graduate degree within five years of applying in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one or more of the following policy areas:
  • Education
  • Housing, homelessness, and land use
  • Maternal and child health
  • Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a nonpartisan role and serve individuals with differing political and policy perspectives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The successful candidate for the LPRO legislative analyst fellowship will have the following at the start of the fellowship:

Knowledge of:

• At least one of the listed policy areas

• Oregon’s governance structure
• Public policymaking foundations

Skill in:

• Computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
• Organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments

Ability to:

• Prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
• Maintain attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality
• Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
• Collaborate with LPRO team members

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application and questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system, Workday, you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday, and it will read and generate your Work History. Be sure to attach a current resume and cover letter; both are required for consideration. You may also attach a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the graduate program from which you earned your graduate degree, although this is optional.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Attach a current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both required documents may not be considered. You may also attach an optional letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the program from which you earned your graduate degree.

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357.  An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization:  The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.