Legislative Policy Manager - Management Analyst

Working Title: Legislative Policy Manager
- Management Analyst 4 (Telework Eligible: Yes)

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Education Department

Job : 95324

Location: Minneapolis

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift, Monday
- Friday

Telework: This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees within 50 miles of the office must work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees outside Minnesota may work from bordering states if within 50 miles of the primary work location.

• Monitor the legislative process, represent MDE at the legislature, and assist with assessing the impact of existing and proposed legislation.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and coordinating the planning process for legislative policy and budget initiatives on behalf of MDE.
• Review and summarize legislative changes, develop presentations to explain legislative changes, and effectively respond to stakeholder and constituent questions about legislation.

• Three (3) years of legislative or government affairs experience in a state, tribal, federal, or local government.
• Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s, or Associate’s degree equivalencies may substitute for 2 years, 18 months, 1 year, or 6 months of experience respectively.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in tracking legislation, monitoring government hearings, and conducting research on legislative proposals.
• Experience creating policy with a team or independently.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with various levels of employees to articulate issues concisely and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

• Knowledge of state policies, procedures, and practices in education.
• Knowledge of communication strategies sufficient to disseminate information to a wide audience.
• Excellent human relations skills and experience managing and building relationships with legislators, staff, education organizations, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and formulating statewide policy proposal packages.
• Experience supporting issues related to educational equity.
• Ability to communicate complicated information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with diverse groups in a respectful and inclusive manner.
• Managing processes for developing, tracking, and seeking input on legislation.
• Experience in legislative advocacy and developing hearing testimony and related materials.
• Experience aligning legislative initiatives with institutional priorities.

• Successful completion of a background check (SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Conflict of Interest Review, Driver’s License Check, Criminal Background Check).
• No visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children)
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after at least three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Well‑being resources and support programs

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