Deputy Director for Rsch & Analysis; Legislative Research Commission

Final date to receive applications: 10/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Employment Type:

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY| 18A | 40 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: LEGISLATIVE CABINET

Location:

702 Capital Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601

for more details on state employment.

Internal Legislative Research Commission applicants will only be considered.

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director for Research and Analysis. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in apolitically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.

• Oversee and coordinate the work of the Research and Analysis Department, including the Economic Analysis Office, the Health Data Analytics Office, and the Research Office.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Economic Analysis, Health Data Analytics, and Research staff, as well as the various direct‑report managers; participate in hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development.
• Oversee research projects, fiscal notes, and information requests across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring attention to detail, and timely completion.
• Provide leadership in research design, advising teams on appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies, survey design, sampling plans, and data management practices.
• Review and approve research products, fiscal analyses, and reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, completeness, and adherence to nonpartisan standards.
• Communicate effectively with legislators, legislative staff, and external agencies regarding research processes, findings, and project expectations.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with agencies and other partners to support accurate and comprehensive research.
• Monitor workloads, project schedules, and operational needs across the various reporting departments; recommend process improvements to and assist the Director in implementing departmental and, or, agency procedures and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data security requirements, including maintaining secure records, upholding data sharing agreements, and ensuring appropriate use of external data sources.
• Coordinate staff training on research methods and agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to oversee complex, multidisciplinary research projects under tight deadlines.
• Expertise in economic analysis, quantitative research methods, and the use of statistical, econometric, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of key data sources and the ability to interpret economic, demographic, fiscal, and health‑related data for policy analysis.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex research findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with legislative processes, including fiscal notes, budgeting, and policy development.
• Ability to ensure research accuracy, objectivity, and adherence to professional standards across teams.
• Skill in managing multiple projects, setting priorities, and delivering high quality work under pressure.
• Proficiency with office and research software, including Microsoft Office and other analytical tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, lead respectfully, supervise staff effectively, and support a productive, inclusive team environment.

• EDUCATION: Master's degree or other advanced degree in economics, finance, public health, public policy, program evaluation, research methods, or another quantitative or policy relevant discipline.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Minimum of 10 years of applied experience in economic research, public policy analysis, or related…