Legislative Policy Manager - Management Analyst

Position Overview

Legislative Policy Manager – Management Analyst 4

Class:
Management Analyst 4 | Agency:
Education Department |

Location:

Minneapolis, MN | Telework Eligibility:
Yes | Salary: $34.07–$50.53 / hour (≈$71,138–$105,506 / yr) | Status:
Full‑Time, Permanent

• Monitor the legislative process, represent MDE at the Minnesota Legislature, and assess the impact of existing and proposed legislation.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and coordinating planning for legislative policy and budget initiatives on behalf of the Department.
• Review and summarize legislative changes, develop presentations to explain those changes, and respond to stakeholder and constituent questions.

• Three (3) years of legislative or government‑affairs experience in state, tribal, federal, or local government.
• Degree substitutions:
  Doctorate = 2 years, Master’s = 18 months, Bachelor’s = 1 year, Associate’s = 6 months.
• Experience must include:

• Tracking legislation, monitoring government hearings, and researching legislative proposals.
• Creating policy with a team or independently.
• Public speaking.
• Working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Organizational skills and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Articulating issues concisely to various employee levels.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

• Knowledge of state education policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of communication strategies to disseminate information widely.
• Experience managing and building relationships with legislators, staff, education organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Experience developing statewide policy proposal packages.
• Experience supporting educational equity issues.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience building respectful, inclusive relationships with diverse groups.
• Managing processes for developing, tracking, and seeking input on legislation.
• Legislative advocacy experience, including hearing testimony and related materials.
• Aligning legislative initiatives with institutional priorities.

• Successful completion of background checks (SEMA4, employment reference, conflict of interest, driver’s license, criminal background). Background checks may be limited to state employees only.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no work‑visa sponsorship.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental/orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or adopted children
• Pension plan after three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free health, dental, and dependent care expense accounts
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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