Policy Analyst

Initial Posting Date: 07/28/2026 Final date to receive applications: 08/11/2026 Agency:
Legislative Assembly Salary Range: $6,136 - $9,201 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Policy Analyst

The Oregon House Speaker’s Office seeks an experienced legislative and public policy professional to join their team as a Policy Advisor. This individual will serve as a legislative liaison and policy coordinator to the House Speaker and legislative leadership team. The Policy Advisor will help advance the Speaker’s legislative agenda by providing research, analysis, and advice on current public policy issues.

This position requires a well‑versed political strategist with experience tracking and monitoring legislative committees, work groups and legislation to ensure the success of critical public policy initiatives. They will also be responsible for serving as a liaison to agencies, advocates, and other stakeholders in the legislative process. The Policy Analyst may be assigned to work in a variety of issue areas but background in natural resources, climate, and environment is a plus.

This is a full‑time, continuing position.

The work of the Policy Analyst takes place in the State Capitol in Salem during legislative sessions and interim legislative days, with flexibility for hybrid work the rest of the year as business needs allow.

• Knowledge of:
  Legislative procedures, rules, and practices
• Political issues and contexts
• Current events
• Policy details and history
• Policy committees’ functions and capacities
• Skill in:
  Verbal and written communication
• Presentation and public speaking
• Editing and proofreading
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Organization and time management
• Legal and legislative research
• Ability to:
  Research, collect, analyze, manage data and convey information to a variety of audiences
• Work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines
• Pay close attention to detail
• Be discreet and handle sensitive material and confidential issues

The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time.

This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the Final date to receive applications; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable.

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The Oregon State Legislature is an E‑Verify employer and will use E‑Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

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If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background.

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