Legislative Strategy & Policy Analyst (Remote)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible teleworking options

Pension plan

Top-tier medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Cook County Government seeks an experienced Legislative Coordinator – OOP to serve as the department’s government affairs representative and legislative advisor. The role conducts research, analyzes proposed legislation for budgetary and operational impacts, and identifies state and federal funding opportunities aligned with County priorities.

The position handles sensitive policy work within the Office of the Cook County Board President, requiring confidentiality and alignment with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of executive administration or legislative analysis experience or related government work.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes legislation affecting the department and supports leadership with fiscal and policy analysis.
• Provides legislative analysis and writes confidential reports for senior leadership.
• Researches grant opportunities and identifies funding partnerships aligned with County priorities.
• Coordinates communication with officials and governmental units as the department's liaison.
• Collaborates with legal counsel to ensure alignment on legislative strategies.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Policy research

Grant research

Budget analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cook County Government seeks an experienced Legislative Coordinator – OOP to serve as the department’s government affairs representative and legislative advisor. The role conducts research, analyzes proposed legislation for budgetary and operational impacts, and identifies state and federal funding opportunities aligned with County priorities.

The position handles sensitive policy work within the Office of the Cook County Board President, requiring confidentiality and alignment with the