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10/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Deputy Director for Rsch & Analysis (Legislative Research Commission)

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

LEGISLATIVE CABINET

Location

702 Capital Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

Description

Internal Legislative Research Commission applicants will only be considered.

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director for Research and Analysis. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.

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.

Job Duties:

• Oversee and coordinate the work of the Research and Analysis Department, including the Economic Analysis Office, the Health Data Analytics Office, and the Research Office.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Economic Analysis, Health Data Analytics, and Research staff, as well as the various direct-report managers; participate in hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development.
• Oversee research projects, fiscal notes, and information requests across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring attention to detail, and timely completion.
• Provide leadership in research design, advising teams on appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies, survey design, sampling plans, and data management practices.
• Review and approve research products, fiscal analyses, and reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, completeness, and adherence to nonpartisan standards.
• Communicate effectively with legislators, legislative staff, and external agencies regarding research processes, findings, and project expectations.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with agencies and other partners to support accurate and comprehensive research.
• Monitor workloads, project schedules, and operational needs across the various reporting departments; recommend process improvements to and assist the Director in implementing departmental and, or, agency procedures and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data security requirements, including maintaining secure records, upholding data sharing agreements, and ensuring appropriate use of external data sources.
• Coordinate staff training on research methods and agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to oversee complex, multidisciplinary research projects under tight deadlines.
• Expertise in economic analysis, quantitative research methods, and the use of statistical, econometric, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of key data sources and the ability to interpret economic, demographic, fiscal, and health related data for policy analysis.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex research findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with legislative processes, including fiscal notes, budgeting, and policy development.
• Ability to ensure research accuracy, objectivity, and adherence to professional standards across teams.
• Skill in managing multiple projects, setting priorities, and delivering high quality work under pressure.
• Proficiency with office and research software, including Microsoft Office and other analytical tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, lead respectfully, supervise staff effectively, and support a productive, inclusive team environment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Master’s degree or other advanced degree in economics, finance, public health, public policy, program evaluation, research methods, or another quantitative or policy relevant discipline.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Minimum of 10 years of applied experience in economic research, public policy analysis, or related quantitative research fields. Experience should include conducting or overseeing complex economic, fiscal, or data driven analyses in support of policymaking. At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience is required, including leading multidisciplinary research or analytical teams. Advanced knowledge of health policy and healthcare data will be given additional consideration.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: At the discretion of the Director of LRC, relevant professional experience may substitute for education below the master’s level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Allison Harris at Allison.Harris@kylegislature.gov or 502-564-8100

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D