Federal Staff Assistant

New York State Executive Chamber; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Washington Office of the Governor (WOG) seeks a Federal Staff Assistant to support both administrative management and policy tasks for New York State interests in Washington. The role involves tracking federal developments, drafting updates, and coordinating with the Governor’s priorities.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring of federal actions, preparing briefings, and handling office operations, with opportunities to engage with the NY Congressional Delegation and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience on Capitol Hill, policy, or legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of the Congressional calendar, White House and federal agency activities.
• Daily drafting of federal updates and related actions for staff.
• Undertake special projects for the director and deputy director.
• Respond to requests for analysis from the New York Congressional Delegation and stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting briefings and reports for Congressional or NY State agency requests.
• Manage day-to-day office administration and related duties.

Skills

Policy

Capitol Hill

Job description

The New York State Washington Office of the Governor (WOG) serves as the chief federal policy and legislative liaison for the State of New York. In coordination with senior Chamber and state agency staff, the WOG identifies federal opportunities and risks to advance the Governor’s priorities. Done through both formal and informal mechanisms, the office promotes the Governor’s goals for New York through:

Congressional Legislation: WOG provides the Executive Chamber with visibility into the Congressional legislative calendar and federal priorities. As the House and Senate legislative agendas directly impact New York’s operations, state budget, and gubernatorial priorities, WOG staff collaborate closely with Chamber counsel, operations and agency personnel. Together, they partner with the New York Congressional Delegation and key committee staff to strategically shape federal policy on the State's behalf.

Federal Agency & Administrative Actions: WOG staff monitor federal agency and White House developments that directly impact New York. Staff coordinate with Deputy Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, and legal counsels to evaluate and elevate critical federal issues affecting the State’s interests.

States & Other Interest Groups: Based in the Hall of States, staff collaborate with other state offices through partisan and non-partisan groups, including the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) and the National Governors Association (NGA). Staff represent New York’s interests by shaping NGA policy and advocacy to advance the Governor’s agenda. The DC office prepares detailed briefing materials for the Governor in anticipation of these organizations' national conferences.

Core Responsibilities and Daily Workflow:

The position is split roughly 50/50 between administrative management and policy support. As a Federal Staff Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for tracking and drafting regular updates on Federal news, policies and Administrative actions relevant to New York State interests and managing office administration. The role requires a blend of administrative management and policy exposure, making it an ideal position for an early-career professional looking to enter federal relations or state government affairs.

Policy Support:

• Daily monitoring of the Congressional legislative calendar, tracking White House and federal agency activities and regulations requiring timely updates to WOG staff.;
• Daily drafting of federal updates tracking related congressional and federal administrative actions important to New York State, and assigning portfolio-specific items to WOG staff.
• Undertake special projects and duties for the director and deputy director as assigned.
• Respond to requests for specific analysis or other information from the New York Congressional Delegation and other stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting and preparation of briefings and various reports for Congressional or NY State agency requests.

Office Operations:

• Manage day-to-day office administration, including ordering supplies, addressing phone and technology issues, expense and travel reports and other matters as requested by the Director or WOG staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience on Capitol Hill, policy, or legislation