The House Majority seeks an analytical thinker and skilled relationship builder with a commitment to democratic values to join our team as a Policy Analyst for the legislative session. We’re looking for someone with legislative or electoral experience who can advise and support the development and execution of the House Democrats’ legislative agenda. The position serves the Speaker of the House and Majority Leader, and reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

 

This is a dynamic and exciting position at the center of the action in the Capitol, interacting with legislators, leadership, and advocates every day. The Policy Analyst is responsible for staffing several Committees of Reference and supporting and serving as a resource to the Chairs and Vice Chairs of those committees on the impacts of various bills in their particular policy areas. As capacity allows, the Policy Analyst supports the broader work of year round committees, works one-on-one with legislators to develop concepts for legislation, and conducts in-depth policy research and analysis on topics of interest to the caucus and its individual members.

 

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who wants to have an impact on the most pressing issues facing Coloradans today, and who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

 

About the House Democratic Caucus and Staff

The 43-member House Democratic caucus is the second largest and most diverse caucus in state history, with members bringing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences from all over our state. In the six years since voters put Democrats in control of the state legislature, the House Dems have passed transformative, impactful legislation that we intend to continue building upon.

 

The House majority staff is composed of 12 staff members - the Chief of Staff, two Deputy Chiefs of Staff, four Policy Analysts, two Communications professionals, two Advisors to the Speaker and Majority Leader, and one Legislative Aide Program Manager - all working to support the caucus.

 

Responsibilities

• Track bills as they are amended throughout the legislative process, staying attuned to policy and political issues and anticipating problems before they arise, and being prepared at any time to summarize key issues to staff and House leadership;

• Take point on consequential bills and support the sponsor in all stages of the bill’s development from stakeholding and committee hearing(s) to floor debate;

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and advocates, organizing outreach and facilitating difficult conversations when necessary;

• Analyze briefing materials from executive branch departments and interface with the relevant legislative liaisons, as well as with policy staff for the Senate and Governor;

• Contribute to a variety of communication materials, including daily press releases.

 

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to distill complex policy concepts, long committee hearings, and opposing perspectives into concise and digestible summaries, quickly and accurately;

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail to ensure accurate analysis;

• Political acumen, solid judgment, honesty, humility, and a strong sense of discretion;

• Good relationship builder and excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking;

• Motivated self-starter who can “manage up” effectively, anticipate needs and challenges, identify opportunities, and organize others into action to keep projects moving forward and drive them towards resolution, producing high-quality results on tight deadlines.

 

An ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience in a state legislature, Congress, or electoral campaign

• Prior experience working in Colorado politics

• Comfort working with Google suite (docs, sheets, slides, forms) and Slack

 

Compensation 

Salary for this position will be between $65,000-$70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a session-only position that will start in January 2025 and conclude in June 2025 with the possibility of extension. 

 

We provide a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance covered mostly by the employer, choice of a PERA retirement plan, 5 days of personal leave (not including state and federal holidays) for the duration of the position, and a free parking space near the Capitol.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send an email to COHouseDemJobs@gmail.com with “Policy Analyst” in the subject line and your resume attached. In the body of the email, please describe in a few paragraphs why you are a good candidate for the job.

 

Due to the imminent start of the legislative session on January 8, we aim to hire for this position by the end of the month. Therefore, the application deadline is Monday, January 13 by 9am MT.

 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit promptly.

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Colorado House Majority Office is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, or disability. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities to apply.