Senior Policy Advisor & Drafter (Climate)

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) seeks an experienced Policy Advisor and Legislative Drafter to develop and execute priority legislative projects focused on climate, water, energy, healthcare, behavioral health, housing, and related topics.

The role partners with the Legislative Director, Legislative Assistants, and the Member to advance policy priorities, craft original legislation, and build bipartisan support.

Qualifications

• Four years of congressional, executive branch, or equivalent legislative policy experience.
• Significant experience in legislative drafting and policy writing.
• Strong understanding of congressional procedure and the legislative process.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple long-term projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute legislative projects and initiatives in priority areas for the Member, including energy, environment, climate, water, behavioral health, rural health, and other areas as assigned.
• Research emerging policy issues and identify legislative opportunities.
• Draft original legislation and proposals, amendments, policy papers, and legislative agendas.
• Coordinate closely with House Legislative Counsel, committees, and staff on legislative drafting.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant committee staff, executive agencies, and outside stakeholders.
• Represent the Member in meetings and monitor legislative developments as needed for assigned projects, and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) seeks an experienced Policy Advisor and Legislative Drafter to develop and execute priority legislative projects focused on climate, water, energy, healthcare, behavioral health, housing, and related topics.

The role partners with the Legislative Director, Legislative Assistants, and the Member to advance policy priorities, craft original legislation, and build bipartisan support.