Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to manage the Office of Legislative Affairs and to formulate policy affecting agency activities with regard to the legislative process.

The role provides the Directors official representation to the General Assembly, supervises staff, and chairs the legislative review committee to evaluate proposals. It offers a competitive salary and benefits within a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of college or equivalent.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs.
• Represent the Director with General Assembly members on agency programs and proposals.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Chair the legislative review committee to analyze proposals.
• Direct analysis of federal and state legislation affecting child welfare.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Policy liaison

Executive coordination

Education

Four years of college

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to manage the Office of Legislative Affairs and to formulate policy affecting agency activities with regard to the legislative process.

The role provides the Directors official representation to the General Assembly, supervises staff, and chairs the legislative review committee to evaluate proposals. It offers a competitive salary and benefits within a comprehensive package.