Salary: See Position Description
Location : Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Commission on Racial Equity
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Application

JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

Hartford, CT 06106-1591

Description
The Connecticut General Assembly's Nonpartisan Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health seeks a full-time analyst.

Reporting to the Commission's Executive Director, the analyst will oversee the Racial and Ethnic Impact Statements (REIS) program within the Connecticut General Assembly. REIS is an informational tool for legislators which will project the likely impact of a proposed bill on racial and ethnic disparities (i.e. if the law would widen disparities, narrow disparities, or have no detectable impact on disparities).

REIS produced by the analyst will contain policy assessments of proposed bills using extensive knowledge of social determinants of health and racial disparities in Connecticut and nationally.

Examples of Duties

• Employ rigorous policy research and data analysis skills to produce REIS on proposed bills within the legislative session to assess their projected impact on racial disparities in Connecticut.
• Track bills within the legislative process, major policy issue areas and committee activities.
• Complete additional research requests, prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries from legislators, caucus staff, and partners.
• Build a data library using federal, state, local, and external data sources.
• Manage workflow and assign work to additional analyst(s).
• Staff Commission activities and help prepare Commission reports to the legislature.

Required Skills:

• The position requires superior writing, research, and analytical skills; ability to navigate and analyze policy and data including, but not limited to, using population-level and sample-level data from state and federal agencies, and external sources.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate nonpartisanship; sound judgment; attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work independently while also being part of a cohesive team.
• Must be able to work under pressure, produce REIS within a fast turnaround, and work extensive overtime during legislative sessions including nights and weekends.

Typical Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience including policy and data analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of racial disparities and social determinants of public health.
• Experience and/or familiarity with government and legislative process is required. Knowledge of Connecticut's legislative process is preferred.

Supplemental Information
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Position may be hired at either level depending on experience and qualifications.

Starting salary:

Associate Analyst $96,953 - $101,801

Principal Analyst $116,249 - $122,061
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR, FULL-TIME LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees are eligible for health and dental insurance effective the first of the month following employment. There are several medical and dental plans from which employees and their eligible dependents may choose.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees are eligible for basic group life insurance by payroll deduction for up to $85,000 of coverage, depending on the employee's salary and position. The employee contribution is $.20 bi-weekly for each $1,000 of insurance. In addition, the state makes a small contribution. (Employees earning more than $45,500 annually may elect to have supplemental insurance of up to $50,000. This supplemental insurance is paid for entirely by the employee). Employees who elect to take the coverage must do so within their first six months of employment or be required to provide evidence of insurability thereafter. Upon normal retirement one would receive a reduced paid-up life insurance policy based upon years of service. (The supplemental insurance is not used when calculating retirement benefits).

RETIREMENT

Legislative employees hired on or after July 31, 2017 are members of Tier IV of the State Employees' Retirement System. (In some instances, employees with prior state service might be eligible for membership in another plan.) Members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings on a pretax basis to a defined benefit plan and a small percentage to a defined contribution plan. Tier IV allows ten-year vesting, however, the benefits are enhanced after 15 years of service. Employees with ten or more years of service can begin collecting a pension at age 58. An employee's average salary for the five highest earning years is used to determine the pension amount.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Deferred Compensation allows legislative employees to set aside money (through payroll deduction) during peak earning years and receive its value later, when one would presumably be in a lower tax bracket. The state's Defined Contribution retirement savings plans can help you save for a more financially secure retirement. Defined Contribution Plans are voluntary retirement savings plans that permit you to defer income into the retirement plan either on a pretax basis or after-tax (Roth) basis. The plans offer a wide variety of investment options and accept pretax funds (rollovers) from other 401,403(b) and 457(b) governmental plans and traditional IRAs.

HOLIDAYS

There are a total of 13 state holidays, as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

VACATION LEAVE

Regular full-time legislative employees earn fifteen (15) days of vacation leave each year. Employees with more than 10 years of service receive from 1-5 extra days each year. Total accrual cannot exceed 120 days. All employees are paid for their unused vacation days when they leave state service.

SICK LEAVE

Regular full-time legislative employees earn fifteen (15) days of sick leave each year. Accrual is unlimited. However, no payment for unused days is made unless the employee goes directly into retirement from active service. Payment is then based on 25% of accrued sick leave days with a total payment not to exceed 60 days.

PERSONAL LEAVE

Regular full-time legislative employees receive three (3) days of personal leave of absence with pay in each calendar year. Personal leave of absence shall be for the purpose of conducting private affairs, including observance of religious holidays, and shall not be deducted from vacation or sick leave credits. Personal leave of absence days not taken in a calendar year shall not be accumulated. No payment is made for unused personal leave days upon termination.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Regular full-time legislative employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Employees receive up to $115.00 for each undergraduate credit and up to $145.00 for each graduate credit. There is a limit of 18 credits per fiscal year.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Regular full-time legislative employees are eligible to participate in the state's Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) that allows one to pay for dependent care expenses with wages that will not be subject to federal or state income taxes or social security taxes. Reimbursed expenses must be for dependent children under age 13 or a spouse or dependent older than 13 who is incapable of self-care and who resides with the employee at least eight hours each day. The dependent care must enable the employee or the employee and his or her spouse to be employed.

MEDICAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (MEDFLEX)

MEDFLEX contributions can be used to cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse and your eligible dependent(s). Medically necessary out-of-pocket medical expenses are eligible for reimbursement if
they are consistent with IRS guidelines.

QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (QTA)

The QTA allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay eligible transit and parking expenses for your regular daily direct commute from home to work. Eligible expenses include public transit, van pools and/or the cost of parking at or near your work location. Employees working at least half time (0.5 FTE - Full Time Equivalent) are eligible to enroll on their first day of employment. Maximum benefits for both transit and parking are $300 per month.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees may purchase short-term disability insurance that protects against the short-term loss of income due to a covered accident or illness. The policyholder is paid regardless of any other insurance he/she may have.

LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees may purchase long-term disability insurance that protects against the long-term loss of income due to accident or illness.

AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees may purchase auto and homeowners insurance that protects against liability and damage to, or loss of, auto, home and other personal property.

UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees may purchase universal life insurance based on age, sex and smoking status.

VOLUNTARY TERM LIFE INSURANCE

Regular full-time legislative employees who participate in the basic group life insurance program are eligible to purchase up to $500,000 of term life insurance.
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Do you have a graduate degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, or a closely related field from an accredited school?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently have 4 years or more of relevant experience with research, policy and data analysis?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to work overtime including evenings and weekends during the busy Legislative Sessions?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience with the legislative process in Connecticut

• Yes
• No

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible.

You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.

By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question