Hybrid Policy & Legislative Strategy Advisor

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

State of Colorado, Department of Labor and Employment, seeks a Policy Advisor III to track legislation, analyze impacts, and prepare policy positions for leadership. The role interfaces with legislative staff, budget teams, and program staff, delivering analyses and testimony materials for Director review.

The position is open to Colorado residents, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office reporting up to four times weekly during sessions.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, including experience in the state legislative process and an understanding of state budget processes.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to six (6) years to meet minimum qualifications.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with the Colorado General Assembly, cross-functional review of legislation, constituent casework management, familiarity with Colorado labor and employment subject matter, and prior service as a State of Colorado classified employee.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze legislation impacting the Department and stakeholder groups; draft analysis and policy positions for the Director’s review.
• Prepare materials for testimony at legislative hearings and communicate the Department’s positions to other state departments and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the policy and fiscal analysis process across teams to ensure timely review and submission of bills and amendments.

Job description

State of Colorado, Department of Labor and Employment, seeks a Policy Advisor III to track legislation, analyze impacts, and prepare policy positions for leadership. The role interfaces with legislative staff, budget teams, and program staff, delivering analyses and testimony materials for Director review.

The position is open to Colorado residents, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office reporting up to four times weekly during sessions.