Deputy Director, Government Relations

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a Deputy Officer to lead the Intergovernmental Relations Office, directing legislative strategy and aligning with city priorities. You will manage staff, supervise a lobbying team, and coordinate with City Departments, the City Manager’s Office, and external agencies to advocate the city’s agenda.

You will develop short- and long-range plans, prepare budgets and forecasts, and provide oral and written testimony, while traveling between locations as needed in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related field experience; two (2) years in a management capacity.
• Knowledge of legislative practices and procedures.
• Experience supervising staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Intergovernmental Relations Office operations and aligns legislative strategies with City priorities.
• Develops and advocates the City’s legislative agenda.
• Manages preparation of operating budgets, financial forecasts, and reporting.
• Provides oral and written testimony and coordinates with departments and external agencies.
• Supervises the lobbying team and oversees staff development.

Skills

Legislative practices

Supervisory/management experience

Policy analysis

Oral and written communication

Project/time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in related field; 2 years in management

Tools

Legislation tracking systems

Budgeting and financial reporting

Job description

City of Austin seeks a Deputy Officer to lead the Intergovernmental Relations Office, directing legislative strategy and aligning with city priorities. You will manage staff, supervise a lobbying team, and coordinate with City Departments, the City Manager’s Office, and external agencies to advocate the city’s agenda.

You will develop short- and long-range plans, prepare budgets and forecasts, and provide oral and written testimony, while traveling between locations as needed in a fast-paced