| Location | Denver, CO |
| Salary | $150–$200 Per Year |
Policy Analyst - Seasonal
Salary
$150.00 - $200.00 Daily
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2026-MAHR26 12
Department
Colorado General Assembly
Division
House of Representatives
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
10/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Hiring Pay Rate
Daily: $ 150- $ 200 a day, commensurate with experience.
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.
Department Information
The Colorado House of Representatives Republican Caucus is seeking a strategic, analytical, and sharp Policy Analyst for the 2027 legislative session.
In this fast-paced, high-energy role, you will serve as a key technical advisor and policy lead. You will deliver in-depth research, comprehensive legislative analysis, and data-driven insights directly to the Policy Director and House Minority Caucus leadership. Your work will help inform member talking points, media messaging, and legislative strategy during committee and floor debates.
Description of Job
Key Responsibilities
Legislative Tracking & Analysis: Monitor daily General Assembly business, evaluate proposed bills and regulations, and identify policy opportunities or risks.
Research & Reporting: Conduct rigorous research on complex political and policy issues. Prepare clear memos, backgrounders, and presentations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative professional relationships with policymakers, lobbyists, and subject matter experts.
Data Mastery: Use Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets daily to manipulate and analyze technical legislative data.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Schedule: Requires a seasonal schedule working during the legislative session from January to May. You must be willing to work extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, to align with the needs of the legislative calendar.
Environment: A professional, high-pressure, and high-energy legislative office environment.
Physical Work: Prolonged desk work utilizing computer monitors, sharp visual acuity for editing legal text, and the mobility to navigate the Capitol building quickly to attend hearings and deliver materials to members.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field is highly preferred.
Experience: At least 1 year of experience in political research, legislative staffing, or public policy analysis is preferred.
Political Acumen: Strong understanding of the Colorado political landscape, state government, and General Assembly procedures.
Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to write under tight deadlines, turning technical legal data into simple, actionable narratives.
Technical Skills: Mastery of legal/policy research methods and advanced proficiency in quantitative data tools (Excel/Google Sheets).
Diplomacy & Ethics: Ability to work tactfully with elected officials and staff while upholding strict House communication and ethical standards.
Schedule:
Seasonal - During the interim months of October, November, and December, this position will be part-time and in-person, working three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Once the session begins, the role will transition to full-time from January 1, 2026, through May 14, 2026. During this period, the person will be expected in the office Monday through Friday, with optional weekend hours.
This position is not part of the state classified personnel system and therefore does not have an appeals procedure.
Supplemental Information
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $150- $200 a day, commensurate with experience.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (paid primarily by the employer) plus employer-covered life insurance.
Retirement: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan (Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution options).
Paid Time Off: 10 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year (excluding state and federal holidays). Eligible for 8 weeks of paid family medical leave after one year.
Commuter Perks: Complimentary parking space or a regional RTD EcoPass.
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I understand that this role is seasonal and requires a hybrid commitment across two distinct times of the year. During the final months of the interim period (October through December), the position is in-person and part-time (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). During the legislative session (January 1 to May 14), the position transitions to in-person and full-time (Monday through Friday), with weekend work remaining optional.
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