Jeff Armour

9923 E Jewell Ave #210, Denver, CO 80247 | jeffarmour@gmail.com | 303-999-7356

Objective
Experienced professional with legislative, legal, and policy expertise; skilled at research, writing, and analysis. Interested in
legislative or public policy related positions to utilize these skills and leverage my experience.

Education
University of Denver Sturm College of Law University of Nebraska Lincoln
Juris Doctor | 2009 Bachelor of Arts | Political Science | 2006

Professional Experience
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | BCS, Incorporated October 2009 to Present | Denver, CO
• Perform consulting services at a mid-sized federal consulting firm
• Support the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Technologies Program
• Provide research, writing, and policy analysis support to high-level Department of Energy officials
• Draft speeches, talking points, and briefing memos for the Department of Energy Secretary and high-ranking officials
• Research and write policy reports on behalf of the Department of Energy
• Perform policy analysis on energy related issues, laws, and legislation
• Populate and maintain Department of Energy informational online databases
• Attend energy conferences and conventions on behalf of the Department of Energy
• Track energy issues and contribute to a weekly report distributed to Department of Energy officials

RESEARCH INTERN | National Conference of State Legislatures - Criminal Justice Program May 2007 to October 2009 | Denver, CO
• Performed legislative research, writing, and analysis on an array of criminal justice issues
• Authored and contributed to the State Legislatures magazine and NCSL policy publications aimed at state lawmakers
• Worked with state lawmakers and legislative staff to answer their information inquiries
• Assisted colleagues in preparation for meetings, hearings, forums, and presentations
• Worked independently and collaboratively to achieve program goals
• Populated and maintained online bill-tracking databases

RESEARCH ASSISTANT | University of Denver - Law Professor Robert Hardaway Spring/Summer 2007 | Denver, CO
• Performed legal and legislative research and writing
• Assisted in revision of the Colorado Evidence 2007-2008 Courtroom Manual
• Contributed to a draft of Crisis at the Polls: An Electoral Reform Handbook

INTERN TO THE AG SPECIAL COUNSEL | Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Spring 2006 | Lincoln, NE
• Performed legal and legislative research and bill-tracking
• Attended senate committee hearings and composed reports for the Special Counsel
• Acquired valuable experience working with state proceedings

OFFICE ASSISTANT | Scudder Law Firm June 2005 to June 2006 | Lincoln, NE

LEGISLATIVE PAGE | Nebraska State Legislature January 2005 to June 2005 | Lincoln, NE

Authored Publications
Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System | NCSL Policy Brief | 2009 | http://jeffarmour.com/Brief.pdf
States Pressed to Meet Sex Offender Law | NCSL State Legislatures Magazine | March 2009 | http://jeffarmour.com/Article.pdf

Law License
Admitted to practice law in Colorado; Nebraska license is pending.