Strategic & Legislative Projects Lead

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickLeave

Optional dental, vision, and life-ins

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin is seeking a Strategic and Legislative Projects Manager to lead complex initiatives, coordinate legislative efforts, and manage cross‑agency programs. The role requires senior project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive multi‑agency collaboration.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, legislative processes, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years’ full-time experience managing legislative, policy, or regulatory projects.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, or presentations for executives or government officials.

Responsibilities

• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using project management methods.
• Leads multi-agency or enterprise-level projects and coordinates with executives.
• Coordinates legislative responsibilities and oversees budget, schedules, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Legislative coordination

Stakeholder communication

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Job description

Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin is seeking a Strategic and Legislative Projects Manager to lead complex initiatives, coordinate legislative efforts, and manage cross‑agency programs. The role requires senior project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive multi‑agency collaboration.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, legislative processes, and strong communication