LSO-0707 Regulatory Impact Analyst

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

LocationCheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

0707

Department

Legislative Service Office

Opening Date

04/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

LSO

Description and Functions

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Associate Regulatory Impact Analyst, Regulatory Impact Analyst, Senior Regulatory Impact Analyst Open Until Filled **Application For This Position Cannot Be Accomplished On This Site.

Please Follow The Directions In The "How To Apply" Section At The Bottom Of This Job Description.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Legislative Service Office (LSO) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the position of Regulatory Impact Analyst within the Research and Evaluation Division. The LSO is a year-round, non-partisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Wyoming Legislature. The Legislature convenes annually for 20-day sessions in even-numbered years and 40-day sessions in odd-numbered years. The LSO Research and Evaluation Division provides high-quality policy analysis, research, and assistance to committees and individual legislators. The Regulatory Impact Analyst position will not only perform in-depth review of administrative rules proposed by executive branch agencies, but will also assist with policy research on a variety of topics and assist with staffing legislative committees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Primary

+ Confirm statutory authority underlying proposed rulemaking by agencies.

+ Identify and analyze possible alternatives to proposed rules.

+ Estimate impacts of proposed rules, to include:

• Positive or negative effects on State revenue.
• Cost savings or financial benefits to the State and its residents and businesses.
• Compliance costs for regulated entities.
• Administrative costs for implementing agencies.

+ Assess and quantify significant adverse effects of proposed rules on competition, employment, investment, productivity or innovation.

+ Collaborate with agency personnel throughout the data collection and review processes.

+ Research and evaluate programs to determine whether State agencies are operating in accordance with legislative intent.

• Secondary and Session-Specific

+ Conduct independent research and analysis of public policy issues for individual legislators and legislative committees.

+ Prepare fact sheets, research memoranda, issue briefs, and short reports.

+ Conduct in-depth research on topics of interest for interim committees. Attend committee meetings throughout the State, present research findings to committees, and assist with meeting setup, live streaming, and preparation of minutes.

+ Provide primary staff assistance to standing committees during the legislative session. Prepare meeting notices, live stream meetings, and record votes and amendments.

Qualifications

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as economics, political science, accounting, finance, or statistics.
• Interest in the legislative process and implementation of statutes, as well as a curiosity to learn.
• Excellent mathematical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of people in an unbiased manner.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to question and objectively review proposed administrative rules with an emphasis on both efficacy and efficiency.
• Ability to conduct objective, nonpartisan research on potentially controversial topics.
• Ability to act professionally and perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to maintain discretion, nonpartisanship, and strict confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in a relevant field, such as economics, public policy, public administration, business administration, or law.
• Two years' experience in economic analysis, public policy research, or other relevant areas.
• Two years of experience with dynamic impact modeling utilizing predictive analytics software.

Necessary Special Requirements

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POSITION DETAILS:

• The LSO has three classifications for this position: Associate Regulatory Impact Analyst, Regulatory Impact Analyst, and Senior Regulatory Impact Analyst. The salary for the Associate Regulatory Impact Analyst begins at $68,000 per year, with subsequent classifications beginning at higher salary levels.
• The position classification and commensurate starting salary will be determined by the Director of the LSO based upon a successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

NOTES

• In-state travel required.
• In-person position.
• Overtime is required during the legislative session and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature.
• All employment with the Wyoming Legislature is at-will.
• Employees of the LSO receive many of the same benefits as executive branch employees of the State of Wyoming, including vacation and sick leave accrual, and participation in health, dental, and vision plans and the Wyoming Retirement System. For specifics, please see https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information.

Supplemental Information

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HOW TO APPLY:

Electronically send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, professional references, and post-secondary transcript to Matthew Petry, Research and Evaluation Division Administrator, at mailto: [email protected].

VETERANS:

If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receives survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must attach a written request for preference and a Form DD214 with your cover letter.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.