Strategic Legislative Director

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Dental, vision, retirement

Telework opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free parking / Transit pass

Job summary

Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) in Washington State seeks a Legislative Director to shape and advance policy proposals protecting consumers and strengthening the economy. You will lead the legislative agenda, advise the Commissioner, and coordinate with legislators, Governor’s Office, agencies, and stakeholders from a central role in the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division.

The position demands exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of full-time professional work experience in policy or legislative work.
• Experience as principal advisor to executive staff on policy or legislative activity.
• Experience coordinating testimony at legislative hearings.
• Experience developing written legislative language and related materials.
• Three (3) years supervising subordinates, including coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal legislative adviser to the Insurance Commissioner and executive leadership on legislative proposals and priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of the Commissioner’s legislative agenda with the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, Governor’s Office, state agencies, industry reps, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate legislative proposals, including drafting language and briefing materials for sponsorship.
• Coordinate the agency’s legislative strategy, track legislation, and guide bill analyses and agency positions.
• Coordinate legislative testimony and hearing preparation, briefing leadership and experts as needed.
• Analyze complex policy, legislative, and regulatory issues and provide timely recommendations.
• Guide proposals and budget decision packages through the legislative process and provide updates to leadership.
• Serve as the Commissioner’s direct legislative liaison for high-priority information requests and constituent concerns.
• Communicate legislative developments across the agency and provide status updates before, during, and after sessions.
• Represent the agency in meetings with interested parties and external partners to advance priorities.

Skills

State legislative processes

Policy advisory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Public Administration / Political Science or related field

Job description

Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) in Washington State seeks a Legislative Director to shape and advance policy proposals protecting consumers and strengthening the economy. You will lead the legislative agenda, advise the Commissioner, and coordinate with legislators, Governor’s Office, agencies, and stakeholders from a central role in the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division.

The position demands exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage