Salary : $75,336.00 - $135,882.00 Annually
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14822
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an In-House Legislative Superstar. A national leader in public parks, recreation, and the regulation of real estate development is searching for a Legislative Analyst with real world experience for its in-house Legislative Team.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a first-in-class regional agency with approximately 2500 full-time employees who serve the residents of Maryland in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. As a Legislative Analyst, you are responsible for tracking legislation, assisting the preparation of responses to new bills, coordinating testimony by Commission subject matter experts, and communicating with legislative staff. Daily job duties may include attending public meetings, conducting research, meeting with Commission leaders, scheduling meetings and conferences, and preparing reports and tracking documents.

Examples of Important Duties
You will be responsible for completing a full range of assignments before, during and after the State's legislative session, as well as a limited number of special projects including the development of training materials to implement legislative objectives. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and serve as an adviser on legislative management matters. You will occasionally be expected to meet tight deadlines and, at all times, appropriately manage highly confidential or sensitive information. Additional duties include draftingtalking points, position statements, informational fact sheets and presentation slides in support of each department's legislative priorities. The position also requires the ability to attend bill hearings and to independently meet and consult with state and local legislators and their staffers to discuss the Commission's legislative priorities and to discuss proposed amendments regarding land use, and bi-county government agency bills. Tracking legislation, researching topics, and flagging relevant legislation for various departments within the Commission is also a key component of the work. The legislative analyst also coordinates with the Commission's lobbyists to ensure the legislative priorities are implemented and bond bills and capital initiatives are supported and included within the state's budget.

The Office of the General Counsel emphasizes training and preventive collaboration to support client decision making and legal acumen. A confident, friendly, team oriented interpersonal work style and excellent communication skills are a must. Working within a collaborative culture that melds an honest respect for work-life balance with an unbridled spirit for protecting the agency and its remarkable mission, you can have fun as an integral part of a team devoted to an important public enterprise you value intrinsically.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 1-2 years Experience or substantive legal coursework in one or more relevant specialties - e.g., administrative law, real property, public administration).
• 1-2 years Experience clerking, interning or working for a legislative body, agency or legislator.
• Ability to manage client communication and expectations and to prioritize a demanding work program.
• Strong and effective communication skills and the exercise of sound discretion and professional judgment to work with Commission staff, Department Heads, and Commission Officials.
• A dynamic professional style supported by the technical self-confidence needed to develop creative solutions that engender client trust.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Governmental Affairs, Public Administration or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional level legislative or government affairs experience.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which total eight (8) years.
4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both state and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification: Legislative Analyst
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The M-NCPPC offers an excellent benefits package, including a defined benefits retirement plan and hybrid work schedules.

2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• 457 (b) Plan (Optional) (Pre-tax and Roth)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
• Retiree Healthcare - Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.*

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $7,500

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license in accordance with both state and Commission rules and regulations? Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

• Yes
• No

Required Question