Strategic Legislative Affairs Leader (Hybrid/Remote)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, seeks a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to lead legislative activities and build strong relationships with lawmakers and agency leaders in support of public health initiatives.

The role involves coordinating with communications, policy, legal, and budget teams, reviewing proposed legislation, and guiding responses to legislative inquiries. Telework up to 2 days/week is possible; standard schedule is 37.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Three years of varied and broad governmental experience, including one year of work directly related to legislative analysis.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, organization, and direction of department legislative activities.
• Engage stakeholders: communicate with legislators, agency leaders, executive agencies, and constituents.
• Research and address questions from House and Senate offices.
• Coordinate with staff from communications, policy, legal and budget offices to support external messaging.
• Evaluate proposed legislation and provide feedback from program areas and administrative personnel.
• Develop solutions and make recommendations with Office of Legislative Affairs staff.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy coordination

Coordination with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, seeks a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to lead legislative activities and build strong relationships with lawmakers and agency leaders in support of public health initiatives.

The role involves coordinating with communications, policy, legal, and budget teams, reviewing proposed legislation, and guiding responses to legislative inquiries. Telework up to 2 days/week is possible; standard schedule is 37.5 hours.