Strategic State Government Affairs Liaison

Dept of Education; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Education seeks a Government Affairs Specialist to serve as the liaison to state government officials and legislators. The role involves monitoring legislative developments, advocating for the department's priorities, and providing strategic policy advice to department leadership.

The specialist represents the department before state bodies and coordinates communication strategies to promote the department's goals in relation to legislative and policy matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or related field
• In-depth understanding of legislative process and state government structure
• Ability to develop and implement government relations strategies
• Strong analytical and policy interpretation skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills for legislators and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Liaise with state government officials and legislators
• Monitor legislative developments relevant to the department
• Advocate for the department's priorities and positions
• Provide strategic policy advice to department leadership
• Represent the department before state bodies
• Coordinate communication strategies for legislative and policy matters

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Policy analysis

Government relations strategies

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

Arkansas Department of Education seeks a Government Affairs Specialist to serve as the liaison to state government officials and legislators. The role involves monitoring legislative developments, advocating for the department's priorities, and providing strategic policy advice to department leadership.

The specialist represents the department before state bodies and coordinates communication strategies to promote the department's goals in relation to legislative and policy matters.