Deputy Legislative Director – Policy & Advocacy

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability Coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

PFML

11 Paid Holidays

Work-Life discounts

Zusammenfassung

The State of Colorado's Office of the Governor seeks a Deputy Legislative Director to support and assist the Director of Legislative Affairs. You will represent the Governor before the General Assembly, draft legislation, and manage a portfolio of policy areas and agencies to advance the Governor’s priorities.

You will lead, coordinate with legislative liaisons, track bills in Salesforce, and advise the Governor on signs, veto decisions, and the administration’s positions.

Qualifikationen

• Six or more years of related work experience in a legislative or policy role within a government agency.
• Experience advising senior officials on legislative strategy, process, and positions.
• Strong drafting skills, including experience with legislative language and amendments.
• Experience building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including legislators, local governments, advocates, and the media.

Aufgaben

• Assist in developing the Governor’s legislative agenda and oversee enactment of bills in policy areas.
• Lead the administration’s legislative work within a defined portfolio of policy areas and agencies.
• Provide leadership and oversight to achieve the Governor’s priorities.
• Advise on legislative strategy, process, and positions.
• Draft legislative language, amendments, signing statements, and veto statements.
• Directly advocate before and partner with legislators to advance priorities.

Kenntnisse

Legislative experience

Policy analysis

Drafting legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Legislative research tools

Jobbeschreibung

The State of Colorado's Office of the Governor seeks a Deputy Legislative Director to support and assist the Director of Legislative Affairs. You will represent the Governor before the General Assembly, draft legislation, and manage a portfolio of policy areas and agencies to advance the Governor’s priorities.

You will lead, coordinate with legislative liaisons, track bills in Salesforce, and advise the Governor on signs, veto decisions, and the administration’s positions.