Policy Analyst, Senate Republicans - Session Only

Policy Analyst, Senate Republicans - Session Only

Salary

$4,000.00 - $5,000.00 Monthly

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-MAS26-15

Department

Colorado General Assembly

Division

Senate

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

LHRD@coleg.gov

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The session-only policy analyst will provide detailed research and analysis of legislation for the Senate Minority caucus and staff.

Description of Job

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze all legislation that is introduced
• Prepare legislative research for Senators for use in legislative committees and on the Senate floor
• Meet with Senators regularly to brief them about legislation
• Track the status of legislation as it moves through the process

Competencies

• Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Strong reading comprehension and writing skills
• Must be adaptable in a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours
• Must be able to work in an organized manner, with the ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and work on a team while also taking individual responsibility to complete assignments
• The individual in this position will maintain professionalism with every person they work with, including non-partisan staff, legislators and staff of the House and Senate Majority offices, constituents, and lobbyists.

Compensation

• $4,000-5,000/month commensurate with experience.
• In addition to salary, the position includes a comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid leave; and retirement benefits through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), including employer contributions toward retirement.

Schedule

• Work hours are dictated by the Senate's legislative schedule and may vary accordingly, including evenings and weekends.
• Employees are expected to remain on site until all assigned committees have adjourned and any necessary work has been completed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.

Supplemental Information

Timeline

• Applications must be submitted no later than November 24th
• Phone interviews will be conducted between Wednesday, November 11th-Wednesday, November 18th
• A decision will be made by Friday, December 4th
• Start date is Monday, January 11th

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

The legislative schedule may require employees to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and to remain on site until assigned committees have adjourned. Are you willing and able to accommodate these scheduling requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have any planned vacations, trips, or other commitments that would require you to be absent from work during the legislative session (January through May)? If yes, please provide the anticipated dates.

Required Question

Employer State of Colorado

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