Senior Housing Policy & Government Relations Strategist

Oregon Housing & Community Services; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

11 paid holidays

3 paid personal days

Flexible spending accounts

PERS retirement plan

Job summary

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking a Senior Legislative and Government Relations Strategist to support programs, staff, and executive leadership. The role will monitor committees, engage with partners, and participate in legislation development while preparing leadership for legislative presentations and policy analysis.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with five years of evaluative, analytical and planning work, or eight years of combined experience and education,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• 8 years of experience in combination with education as an alternative to the above requirement.
• Knowledge of public and legislative procedures.
• Analytical ability and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative committees and engage with partners and local governments.
• Participate in legislation development and prepare agency leadership for legislative presentations and policy analysis.
• Provide policy analysis on potential legislation affecting OHCS.
• Coordinate agencywide legislative projects and ensure proper implementation of legislative intent.
• Engage with the Legislature, Governor's Office, local governments and advocates.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills

Job description

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking a Senior Legislative and Government Relations Strategist to support programs, staff, and executive leadership. The role will monitor committees, engage with partners, and participate in legislation development while preparing leadership for legislative presentations and policy analysis.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with five years of evaluative, analytical and planning work, or eight years of combined experience and education,