Strategic Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

COMP Offices of PPI, OPC, and GA 001; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to lead the agency's relationships with local and federal governments. The role involves drafting policy briefings, coordinating outreach visits, and collaborating on cross-departmental initiatives while working directly with the Comptroller and senior leadership.

The incumbent will manage legislative monitoring, strategic outreach, and engagement with local government leaders across Maryland and Washington,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional experience in intergovernmental affairs, government affairs, legislative affairs, public policy, public administration, law, or related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex policy issues into clear briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and engage professionally with diverse stakeholders including elected officials and government staff.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with COMAR and operations of County and Federal Governments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency's relationships with local and federal governments across Maryland and Washington, D.C.
• Oversee legislative monitoring, strategic outreach, and engagement with local government leaders.
• Draft policy briefings and coordinate outreach visits.
• Collaborate on cross-departmental initiatives while working with the Comptroller and senior leadership.

Skills

Intergovernmental affairs experience

Policy briefing & memo writing

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic outreach

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of the Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to lead the agency's relationships with local and federal governments. The role involves drafting policy briefings, coordinating outreach visits, and collaborating on cross-departmental initiatives while working directly with the Comptroller and senior leadership.

The incumbent will manage legislative monitoring, strategic outreach, and engagement with local government leaders across Maryland and Washington,