***Recruitment Range: $75,000 - $100,000 Annually***
**Salary is commensurate to ability and experience.**
Who we are:
The North Carolina House Majority is seeking qualified candidates to apply for its expanding Oversight and Investigations team.
This office serves as the enforcement and improvement mechanism of the North Carolina House of Representatives. When agencies disregard statutes enacted by the legislature, when local governments misuse taxpayer funds, when schools disregard parental rights, or when public institutions refuse to comply with State law, this team brings such failures and defiance to light. The team also actively partners with agencies and outside experts to cut wait times, measure outcomes, and ensure taxpayers see real value from government.
The Senior Investigative Analyst serves as a lead practitioner within the House Majority’s Oversight and Investigations team, responsible for driving complex investigations and shaping the team’s analytical and strategic work. This role operates as a mentor for junior analysts and partner for team leadership and legislators.
Investigative analysts are the front line of legislative oversight. In this role, you will
analyze records, uncover facts, and build the evidence that supports legislative inquiries, oversight hearings, and corrective action by the General Assembly.
work directly with Republican members of the House Oversight Committee to prepare for hearings and examinations.
directly help develop precise, productive lines of questioning designed to test agency testimony, challenge unsupported claims, and establish a clear public record during oversight proceedings.
work closely with the House Majority Leader and his staff, coordinating investigative findings and assisting in the preparation of materials that inform legislative strategy, committee hearings, and accountability efforts.
What you will do:
Lead and mentor other analysts in complex and highly sensitive investigations into State agencies, local governments, school systems, and publicly funded entities.
Set standards for excellence by reviewing work product, providing feedback, and modeling strong investigative and analytical practices.
Develop investigative strategies, including identifying key lines of inquiry, evidentiary gaps, and legal or policy implications.
Design and refine productive lines of questioning for oversight hearings focused on exposing inconsistencies, unsupported claims, or statutory noncompliance.
Mentor junior investigators and guide their analyses.
Coordinate with leadership offices to align investigative findings with legislative strategy.
Actively identify systemic issues and emerging risks that warrant broader legislative scrutiny or formal inquiry.
Exercise independent judgment on sensitive matters and help shape the direction of the team’s work.
Who you are:
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Three or more years of experience in investigations, law, public policy, journalism, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex analytical projects from initial inquiry through final reporting.
Strong understanding of legislative process, administrative law, or government operations.
Comfortable with AI tools, Excel, and other analytical platforms
Ability to mentor others and elevate team performance without formal authority.
High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in politically sensitive environments.
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
***NC General Assembly positions are NOT subject to the State Human Resources Act (G.S. 126).***
Applicant Instructions:
To apply for this position, submit the North Carolina General Assembly application packet through the NC General Assembly website:
https://careers.ncleg.gov/
To be considered for this posting, applicants must submit the following materials in the application packet:
- A fully completed North Carolina General Assembly application.
- A cover letter demonstrating the candidate’s understanding of the position, how the candidate’s experience and education are relevant, and why the candidate is interested in the position.
- A current résumé (maximum length, 2 pages).
All applicant materials will be carefully reviewed for content and completeness.
To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit the General Assembly application packet by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Agency Contact Information:
For additional information or questions about this vacancy announcement, please contact:
Joe Coletti, House Majority Oversight Staff Director
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
(919) 831-4261
Company
The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is the bicameral legislature of the State of North Carolina, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The North Carolina Constitution grants the General Assembly authority to make or enact laws; to establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of the citizens, their rights, duties, and procedures; and to determine the consequences of certain actions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government |