Legislative Affairs Specialist

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Illinois seeks a Legislative Affairs Assistant for the Office of Legislative Affairs. The role will support the Chief and manage sensitive inquiries from Congress and the Illinois General Assembly, coordinating special projects and preparing briefings for agency leadership.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of the legislative process, strong communication and research skills, and interest in public policy. This position may require reporting to headquarters as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in public or business administration.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Legislative Affairs Assistant to the Chief of the Office of Legislative Affairs.
• Conducts controversial and/or sensitive studies and investigations of legislative issues concerning the agency’s programs.
• Responds to a variety of sensitive and confidential inquiries from members of Congress, the Illinois General Assembly, recipients and/or their representatives, medical providers and the general public.
• Serves as a management liaison for the Chief with department, Governor’s Office, legislative, and Department of Central Management Services’ staff and with other groups involved with the operations and activities of the agency.
• Develops responses to constituent inquiries concerning agency programs and operations
• Plans, develops and organizes special projects for the Chief
• Compiles information and develops briefings for the Chief on issues affecting the agency
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Skills

Public policy experience

Administrative support

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

State of Illinois seeks a Legislative Affairs Assistant for the Office of Legislative Affairs. The role will support the Chief and manage sensitive inquiries from Congress and the Illinois General Assembly, coordinating special projects and preparing briefings for agency leadership.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of the legislative process, strong communication and research skills, and interest in public policy. This position may require reporting to headquarters as needed.