Legislative Policy Analyst

Salary: $44.47 - $64.47 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 46524

Agency: 014 Legislative Research and General Counsel

Opening Date: 09/26/2025

Closing Date: 10/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter: Jennifer Fife

# of Openings: 1

Location: 210 House Building State Capitol ComplexSalt Lake City, UT 84114

Schedule Code: AN - Employees of the Legislature. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description

A legislative policy analyst for the Utah Legislature provides nonpartisan policy services to the Utah Legislature under the direction of the director of Legislative Research and General Counsel. The director, deputy director, and a team of more than 18 other policy analysts work as managing, senior, and policy analysts to provide nonpartisan policy services to all 104 members of the Legislature.

The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel is seeking a policy analyst who can function effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced political environment and work on legislation and research that promotes various public policy positions while maintaining objectivity and neutrality.

Responsibilities

Policy analysts work in assigned primary subject areas alongside legislative associate general counsels who provide nonpartisan legal services (e.g., drafting legislation, providing legal counsel) to the Utah Legislature. Policy analysts are responsible for providing policy services in their primary subject area in the following ways:

Bill Policy Development - Identify requests for legislation within their subject area that require further policy development in preparation for drafting and provide policy services to individual legislators to help them achieve their policy objectives. This may include identifying, analyzing, and communicating policy options for legislators.

Policy Research - Conduct and present policy research and information for legislative committees, individual legislators, and the majority and minority leadership of the House and Senate. Respond to legislators' requests for information, research, and policy analysis.

Committee Work - Staff legislative committees, work with committee chairs to develop agendas, and seek to enhance the committee's policy learning experience by identifying potential presenters for agenda items, making presentations to the committee, or providing information and analysis to the committee. Policy analysts also advise legislators on the application of legislative rules and processes.

Perform other duties as required, including:

serving on workgroups and committees within or on behalf of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel; and

completing other duties assigned by the director or deputy director.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a master's degree in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, or another related discipline.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a team, and the ability to work in an unbiased manner with a variety of professionals who have varying areas of expertise and experience.

Demonstrate proficiency in:

Research and writing;

Organizational and analytical skills;

Oral communication;

Providing objective, neutral, and in-depth policy analysis; and

Interpersonal communication and relationships.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

This position is a non-partisan position, and the incumbent must be objective and neutral, especially when working with partisan members of the House, Senate, and the public.

Must be willing and able to work in-person. This position has a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote workdays. The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Legislature. However, the incumbent is required to be in-person five days a week during the Legislative Session.

Supplemental Information

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The beginning to mid-salary range for this position is $44.47 to $64.47 per hour, plus comprehensive medical, dental, leave, and retirement benefits. The selected candidate's salary will be commensurate with the candidate's education and professional experience.

SUBMISSION:

Please send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Fife at by Thursday, October 9th at 11:59 PM MST. Please include the job title (Legislative Policy Analyst) and "Job #46524" in the subject line of your email to ensure a prompt response. Failure to submit both a cover letter and a resume as attachments to your email may result in disqualification.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Jennifer Fife,

Veteran's Preference : An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.

Benefits:

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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