Strategic Policy & Legislative Affairs Lead

Florida Association of Counties; Kentucky; On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller seeks a Manager of Strategic Policy and Legislative Affairs to shape how laws are understood, implemented, and communicated across the Clerk’s office. You will lead organization-wide strategic planning and work closely with executive leadership and county partners to drive initiatives from concept to completion.

The role requires knowledge of legislative processes, Florida government experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to manage

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislative processes.
• Experience within Florida government or public sector environments.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing and presentation development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Experience supporting executive leadership through research, analysis, and coordination.

Responsibilities

• High-Impact Policy Leadership — You would shape how new laws are understood, implemented, and communicated, directly influencing operations across the Clerk’s office.
• Strategic Planning Authority — You lead the development and monitoring of an organization-wide strategic plan, giving you a central role in defining priorities, aligning departments, and driving long-term outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Visibility — The position works closely with Executive Leadership, justice partners, county officials, and statewide commissions.
• Project Ownership from Concept to Completion — You lead projects that have real operational and community impact.
• Statewide Representation & Collaboration — Representing the Clerk’s office at conferences and facilitating the Odyssey Counties Consortium to shape best practices.

Skills

Legislative processes

Florida government experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in government/public sector

7 years government-sector experience

Project Management certification

Job description

Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller seeks a Manager of Strategic Policy and Legislative Affairs to shape how laws are understood, implemented, and communicated across the Clerk’s office. You will lead organization-wide strategic planning and work closely with executive leadership and county partners to drive initiatives from concept to completion.

The role requires knowledge of legislative processes, Florida government experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to manage