Minority Policy Advisor (Democrat Caucus) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legislative Research, Policy Analysis, Bill Summarization, Talking Points Creation, Consultation, Legislation Tracking, Database Tools, Lobbyist Interaction, Confidentiality, Prioritization, Multitasking

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Summary of Position: Researches and analyzes legislation for members of the Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Chief of Staff and Minority Policy Director. Essential functions include: 1. Researches, analyzes and summarizes bills, amendments and legislative topics 2. Provides talking points for members 3. Consults with legislators, legislative staff, and Legislative Service Commission staff on policy issues 4. Tracks legislation via computer and database tools 5. Provides information and works with lobbyists and employees in other legislative and government offices and agencies 6. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Policy Director Knowledge Skills and Abilities: • Understands legislative process and terminology • Understands state government • Conducts legislative and policy research • Communicates effectively both orally and in writing • Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines • Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree • One year of relevant work experience The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10%25 of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14%25 of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Downtown Parking Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Responsibilities

This role involves researching, analyzing, and summarizing legislation and policy topics for members of the Minority Caucus. Key duties include providing talking points, consulting with various staff on policy issues, and tracking legislation using computer tools.