Legislative Affairs & Policy Strategist

Adams County Colorado; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County, Colorado is seeking a Legislative Affairs professional to establish and maintain relationships with legislative bodies and promote public policy goals related to county operations.

The role involves coordinating strategy with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor, tracking federal/state activity, and analyzing pending laws for impact, while engaging elected officials and intergovernmental partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional legislative or public affairs experience.
• Experience dealing with the public, elected officials, and advocacy groups.
• Preferred experience in legislative/public sector roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate county legislative affairs strategy.
• Monitor federal, state, and regulatory activities impacting the county.
• Interact with legislators and lobbyists to promote policy goals.
• Analyze pending legislation and assess potential impact on the county.
• Communicate legislative outcomes to county officials and management.
• Collaborate with intergovernmental associations and CCAT/CCI events.

Skills

Legislative affairs

Public policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Oral & written communication

Project management

Public speaking

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

CRM software

Job description

Adams County, Colorado is seeking a Legislative Affairs professional to establish and maintain relationships with legislative bodies and promote public policy goals related to county operations.

The role involves coordinating strategy with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor, tracking federal/state activity, and analyzing pending laws for impact, while engaging elected officials and intergovernmental partners.