Legislative Analyst

Legislative Analyst

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE

Augusta, Maine

The Maine Legislature’s Office of Policy and Legal Analysis, a nonpartisan staff office of the Legislative Council, is seeking applicants for a Legislative Analyst position. Employees in this position work in our Augusta office, are enthusiastic about supporting the important work of the Maine Legislature, and conduct themselves in a highly confidential, professional and nonpartisan manner.

• Staffing legislative committees and study commissions, analyzing legislative policy and legal issues, conducting research, drafting legislation, and preparing study reports.

• Advanced degree (Master’s, JD, PhD or other advanced degree).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with committees and groups.
• Familiarity with the Maine legislative process and experience working in a nonpartisan capacity with a state or local legislative body or government agency.
• Knowledge of policy and legal issues related to taxation matters.

• Salary range: $79,372.80 to $.
• Bi‑weekly dollar values of some State‑paid benefits for full‑time employees include $15.22 for dental insurance; 14.06% of employee’s pay towards retirement; and, depending on the employee’s annual pay, at least 85% ($508.90) of health insurance premiums.
• Initial year vacation and additional paid leave ranges from 4 to 8 weeks plus 13 paid holidays.
• Some flexibility to work from home when the Legislature is not in session.

Final date to receive applications is July 29, 2026.

Submit online application, resume, and cover letter on the job opportunities page of the Maine Legislature’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Application questions may be directed to Amanda Goldsmith by phone at .