Legislative Analyst

Gfoat; Leander (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a legislative liaison for the City of Leander in Texas. The role involves analyzing legislation that affects Leander and planning strategic legislative activities, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships with local, state, and federal officials and agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in public or business administration, political science, or related fields, plus four or more years of experience managing legislative projects for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public or business administration, political science, public policy, or related field.
• Minimum four years of experience managing legislative projects for local/state/federal entities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal officials and agencies.
• Analyze legislation affecting the City of Leander and plan strategic legislative activities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public/Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Job description

Summary

Works under the supervision of the Assistant City Manager, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining relationships with officials from local, state, and federal governments and agencies. Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, it analyzes legislation that affects the City of Leander and plans strategic legislative activities regarding it.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Four years or more of experience managing legislative projects and initiatives for a local, state, or federal entity.

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent from any U.S. State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with City Administration and local, state, and federal elected officials.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience working with the Texas State Legislature in a similar role.