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10/30/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

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702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Room 456

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Committee Analyst with the
Appropriations and Revenue Committee. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work
with neutrality in a politically charged environment. A Juris Doctor is preferred for this position.
The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers
unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members
provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest
to the people.
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;
and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior
approval.

Drafts legislation, provides statutory committee reviews, reviews administrative regulations, and
communicates information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
Researches and analyzes issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction.
Communicates with Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments.
Serves on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
Helps arrange committee meetings and provides assistance at meetings.
Works with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
Learns agency policies and procedures and attends training as needed or directed.
Requires limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as
appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under general direction and seeks assistance as needed.
Able to handle issues of limited scope and complexity requiring consistent exercise of independent
judgment.
Analytical and research skills.
Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committee’s jurisdiction.
Ability to understand the legislative process, the bill drafting application, and, or, statutory committee
processes as applicable.
Ability to meet short deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the
public.
Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn
Windows Office products.
Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner and to avoid any partisan activities or what may be perceived as
partisan activities.

EDUCATION:Juris Doctor preferred. Policy or committee subject matter experience may be substituted for
education requirements if deemed appropriate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:No direct experience is needed. Subject matter knowledge in the areas of finance,
accounting, budgeting, or taxation is beneficial, but not required.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Allison Harris at [email protected] or 502-564-8100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job description provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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