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Legislative Research Council Director
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pierre, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job ID: 36451 - Legislative Research Council Director
Agency: South Dakota Legislative Research Council
Location: Pierre
Closing Date: 7.24.26
The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) is accepting applications for a permanent full-time Director. The Director is responsible for the administration management and strategic direction of the LRC. The Director ensures that the staff of the LRC provides professional confidential and objective research legal and fiscal services to the 105 members of the South Dakota Legislature.
Duties of the Director include:
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess:
Salary Range: The salary is dependent upon a candidates qualifications and experience.
Application Process: A letter of interest resume at least 3 references and any supporting documents should be submitted online ( ) or e-mailed to .
The application process will remain open until Friday July 24 2026.
Rachael Person
Chief of Legislative Operations
South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501
Agency: South Dakota Legislative Research Council
Location: Pierre
Closing Date: 7.24.26
The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) is accepting applications for a permanent full-time Director. The Director is responsible for the administration management and strategic direction of the LRC. The Director ensures that the staff of the LRC provides professional confidential and objective research legal and fiscal services to the 105 members of the South Dakota Legislature.
Duties of the Director include:
- Overseeing the LRCs Legal Fiscal and Information Technology divisions as well as the Operations division;
- Providing staff services to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council;
- Providing staff services to the House Senate and Joint Legislative Procedure Committees;
- Hiring supervising and evaluating the LRCs staff attorneys analysts and support personnel;
- Developing and managing the LRCs budget;
- Serving as the parliamentary advisor to the South Dakota Legislature;
- Assisting the Code Counsel to ensure that the Administrative Rules of South Dakota Session Laws of South Dakota and South Dakota Codified Laws are properly updated current and accurate; and
- Performing all statutorily required functions.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess:
- A graduate or Juris Doctor degree;
- Extensive experience in a legislative environment; and
- Managerial or supervisory experience.
Salary Range: The salary is dependent upon a candidates qualifications and experience.
Application Process: A letter of interest resume at least 3 references and any supporting documents should be submitted online ( ) or e-mailed to .
The application process will remain open until Friday July 24 2026.
Rachael Person
Chief of Legislative Operations
South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501
Required Experience:
Director
