What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Analyst position at The Maryland General Assembly?
MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Position: Policy Analyst I – Office of Policy Analysis
Salary: $75,000 (entry level)
Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
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Principal Duties: We are recruiting policy analysts to work on a nonpartisan basis in the following functional areas:
- Budget Analysis: Evaluating operating and capital budgets of State agencies, including use of revenue, spending, and performance data to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of State programs.
- Fiscal and Policy Notes: Analyzing the fiscal, economic, and legal effects of legislation and proposed State regulations, and preparing official fiscal estimates of proposed legislation.
- Legislation: Drafting legislation and amendments to legislation, staffing local legislative delegations, and analyzing proposed State regulations.
Specific duties vary by function but include:
- Researching legal and policy issues and developing expertise in specific subject matter areas.
- Conveying quantitative and other analytical findings through written summaries and use of visual aids (e.g. charts and other graphics).
- Responding to legislative requests and presenting findings and recommendations to legislators, committees, task forces, and others in formal and informal settings.
- Completing assignments in the Annapolis office and through remote work.
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree or law degree and a demonstrated interest in providing economic, fiscal, legal, or public policy analysis.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical abilities, including knowledge of basic statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts.
- Competency with standard computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently, in teams, and sometimes under extreme time pressure.
- Availability for extended work hours, including evening and weekend work, during the legislative session from January to April.
To Apply:
Email Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@mga.maryland.gov and include code 02-26. The cover letter should state the reasons for interest in the position, any relevant experience, preference for assignment, and availability to begin work.
An exercise assessing basic writing and mathematical/analytical skills is part of the interview process.
Salary : $75,000