Strategic Legislative Liaison — Budget & Policy Advocate

State of Connecticut - Office of Policy and Management; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) in Hartford is seeking a Legislative Liaison (Executive Assistant 1) to coordinate policy development with Governor, agencies, and stakeholders, with a strong focus on budget impact.

As an unclassified role, you will draft, track, and advocate the Administration’s positions on proposals and actions, supporting the Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs. This full-time position offers growth opportunities in a pivotal state agency.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working on large-scale budget development process for a statewide or equivalent government organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate policy development with OPM, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, and stakeholders.
• Draft, track, and advocate the Administration’s positions on legislation.
• Monitor and analyze legislative appropriations and budget bills.
• Interact with the public and executive/legislative staff.
• Compile data for the Secretary and briefings to support deliverables.
• Attend meetings and advance action items.
• Draft communications, meeting summaries, Excel data, and PowerPoint slides.
• Represent the Secretary on boards and in meetings.

Job description

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) in Hartford is seeking a Legislative Liaison (Executive Assistant 1) to coordinate policy development with Governor, agencies, and stakeholders, with a strong focus on budget impact.

As an unclassified role, you will draft, track, and advocate the Administration’s positions on proposals and actions, supporting the Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs. This full-time position offers growth opportunities in a pivotal state agency.