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Posted July 24, 2024

Washington Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee

Communications Consultant (Temporary)

Hybrid/Olympia, Wash.

Range: $6,832 to $8,400 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Posted July 23, 2024

Legislative Budget Office

Economist (Budget Analyst II)

Hybrid/St. Paul, Minn.

Range: $91,996 to $166,048 p/year

Pew Charitable Trusts

Associate I, Government Relations

Hybrid/Washington, D.C.

Range: $60,400-$67,500 p/year

Texas Legislative Council

Legislative Delivery Assistant

Austin, Texas

$3,072.08 per month

Posted July 22, 2024

Michigan Legislative Council

IT Project Manager

Hybrid/Lansing, Mich.

Range: $75,931 - $137,140 annually

Posted July 18, 2024

Maryland General Assembly, Department of Legislative Services

Audio Visual Technician (IS Analyst/Engineer I)

Hybrid/Annapolis, Md.

Range: $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Full Time (On-site)

Aug. 14, 2024

Job Overview

The Legislative Budget Office (LBO) is seeking to fill an Economist position as part of their tax expenditure evaluation team. This is a full-time benefits eligible position. The economist enjoys rewarding work applying statistical and econometric research methods to support the Minnesota Legislature in evaluating tax expenditure policies including, tax credits, tax exemptions, and preferential rates, among other tax incentives. The Legislative Budget Office will determine the starting salary based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The full salary range for the position is $91,996 to $166,048. The starting salary offered will be based upon an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A complete position description is available on the legislative coordinating commission's employment opportunities webpage or call 651-284-6436 to request a copy. For more information regarding the LBO, visit the LBO website.

Responsibilities

The Economist position supports the Minnesota Legislature by contributing as an essential member of the LBO team through:

• Utilizing tax research and modeling methods to estimate the impact of tax expenditure policy on tax revenues in Minnesota.
• Working as part of a team to develop and implement metrics and methods to evaluate the effectiveness of tax expenditures.
• Contributing to the development of written reports submitted to the Minnesota Tax Expenditure Review Commission.
• Presenting research and findings as needed to support the work of the LBO.

Qualifications

• A graduate level degree in applied economics, economics, statistics, public policy or related field and at least three years of experience in a related field; OR, a PhD degree in a related field.
• Graduate coursework in econometrics and statistics.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Non-partisan background and ability to act impartially, in a politically neutral manner. Desired Qualifications:
• Experience forecasting tax revenues.
• Experience with input-output economic modeling.
• Knowledge of Minnesota’s state tax structure.
• Knowledge of programing language for R and other statistical analysis software.

Work Environment

The LBO is committed to building a staff complement that includes diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The LBO plays a meaningful role in the legislative process and provides elected officials with objective and nonpartisan analysis needed to make informed decisions. The Minnesota Legislature offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Comprehensive Benefit Package

The State of Minnesota offers exceptional benefits including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, other optional insurance, optional pre-tax spending accounts, retirement plan, optional tax-deferred compensation, vacation and sick leave and paid holidays each year. The LBO recognizes there are key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life balance. These benefits, in addition to your salary, make up your total compensation.

About the Organization

During peak periods, LBO staff may experience long work hours and deadlines requiring the ability to stay composed under pressure. The LBO values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace.

How to Apply

To ensure consideration, applications should be received by Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter with their resume to the LBO Economist Search Committee at [email protected] or mail to LBO Economist Search Committee, Legislative Budget Office, 658 Cedar St., Centennial Building, 1st Floor, St. Paul, MN 55155.

If you have specific questions, please contact Christian Larson at [email protected] .

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Job Posting for Law Clerk- Criminal Justice at Ohio Attorney General's Office

• Assists staff attorney in conducting legal research on issues from political subdivisions throughout the State of Ohio (e.g., county, township, state, municipal offices, etc.
• Locates and reviews case and statutory law in regard to inquiries of various state and federal rules, policy procedures, funds and budgets to determine applicability and support for substantive and procedural legal issues for political subdivisions
• Provides oral or written report of research and findings
• Edits legal documents, reviews court transcripts, reviews notes taken during disciplinary hearings and records observations

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