Legislative Analyst

Legislative Analyst – Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS), a bipartisan government relations firm, is seeking a legislative analyst for our New York City office with a demonstrated interest in government affairs and public policy. We are looking for a hard-working self-starter to assist our government relations professionals with daily media and issue monitoring, legislative tracking, hearing analysis, compilation of issue backgrounders, special projects, and other general team assistance as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Production of research documents and issue backgrounders pulled from public documents, news sources, and subscription services – both for existing clients and new business initiatives

Monitoring news coverage of current events and issues pertinent to the client base

Producing high quality memos for clients

Legislative tracking and analysis at the state and local level

Analyzing and interpreting budget proposals at all levels of government

Supervising interns

Providing general team assistance, as needed

Ability to work seamlessly across Public Strategies offices and develop relationships with CPS government relations professionals and staff

Qualifications
Relevant experience in policy research and legislative tracking

Strong understanding of political landscapes at the local, regional, and national levels, with demonstrated expertise and familiarity in New York State politics and current affairs.

Strong writing and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail

Ability to work well under pressure with competing deadlines and priorities

A self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise, think analytically, and tackle big projects thoughtfully

Government internship experience a plus

Bachelor’s degree required, 2025 grads are encouraged to apply

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

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