Agency Policy Specialist - Legislative Liaison

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* Working Title:

Legislative Liaison*
* ** Job Class:
Agency Policy Specialist*
* ** Agency:
Public Employees Retirement Association*
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** Job ** : 96542

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/02/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/23/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Employees Retire Association / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Executive Staff

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** Help Shape Public Policy That Impacts Minnesota's Public Employees*
* The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is seeking a collaborative and analytical public policy professional to lead legislative and policy initiatives that support the governance, administration, and long-term sustainability of Minnesota's public retirement system.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to PERA leadership and the Board of Trustees, providing research, analysis, and strategic guidance on legislative proposals, statutory changes, retirement plan design, and emerging public policy issues. You will monitor and evaluate legislation, regulatory developments, and industry trends that may impact PERA, translating complex information into actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Working closely with the Executive Director, you will help develop and advance PERA's legislative and public policy priorities by conducting legal and policy research, analyzing potential impacts of proposed legislation, drafting policy recommendations, and supporting the development of legislative strategies. You will also lead and coordinate policy-related projects from concept through implementation, ensuring successful outcomes through effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

A key aspect of this role is building and maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including legislators, legislative staff, plan participants, employer representatives, Board members, and other public pension organizations. Through collaboration, communication, and consensus building, you will gather feedback, promote understanding of policy initiatives, and help advance PERA's strategic objectives.

As a representative of the agency, you will prepare and deliver presentations, provide testimony at legislative hearings, communicate complex retirement and public policy issues to a variety of audiences, and serve as a knowledgeable resource on matters affecting public pension administration and governance.

If you are passionate about public policy, legislative affairs, and using research and collaboration to influence decisions that affect thousands of Minnesota public employees and retirees, we encourage you to apply.

This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

- Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

- Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

- Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

- Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending day, month, and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* + Three (3) years of professional experience developing public policies that includes performing legal research,…