Legislative Affairs Specialist — Policy Strategy & Hearings

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PERA retirement benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

FMLA PFML leave

Zusammenfassung

The State of Colorado is seeking a Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Governor. The role supports the Office of Legislative Affairs, analyzes and tracks legislation, drafts recommendations, and coordinates with department staff to advance the Governor’s agenda during the legislative session.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, experience with the state legislative process, excellent communication, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and relevant work experience.
• Experience with the state legislative process.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Commitment to good government and nonpartisanship.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including legislators and media.

Aufgaben

• Support Director of Legislative Affairs in strategy development for legislative issues.
• Provide administrative and scheduling support for Director.
• Track legislation through Salesforce; draft recommendations.
• Collaborate with agency legal, budget, policy staff on portfolio legislation.
• Draft legislative memos for Governor and team.
• Attend hearings and meetings; take notes on legislation.
• Support agency legislative liaisons on portfolio legislation.
• Track bill implementation and rulemaking across departments.
• Coordinate SMART Act hearings and submissions.
• Assist Legislative Coordinator with duties and bill-signing events.

Kenntnisse

Legislative process experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative & work ethic

Discretion with confidential信息

Nonpartisanship & public service

Stakeholder relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The State of Colorado is seeking a Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Governor. The role supports the Office of Legislative Affairs, analyzes and tracks legislation, drafts recommendations, and coordinates with department staff to advance the Governor’s agenda during the legislative session.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, experience with the state legislative process, excellent communication, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.