ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Director's Office

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 100 North 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $109,706 (DOE)

Grade: 25

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Director's Office is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join its leadership team as the Chief Legislative Liaison. This pivotal role serves as a key government liaison and policy advisor, representing and leading the department's engagement with the state legislature, executive entities, and other governmental agencies on critical policy and legislative priorities. Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Director, the Chief Legislative Liaison will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing the department's legislative interests. Duties include tracking legislation across eight divisions, preparing leadership for legislative testimony, and representing the department at key meetings with the Governor's Office, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), and the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR). The ideal candidate will also manage special projects, providing comprehensive research and strategic recommendations to the Director's Office to support departmental goals and initiatives.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Leads legislative affairs for the Department including acting as the designated agency lobbyist and liaison with the Arizona State Legislature, Governor's office and other federal, state, local and private entities. Works with the executive branch and the Director to formulate policy and provide feedback to the legislature on bills. Tracks legislative activity and speaks on behalf of the department on matters of legislative policy.
• Oversees government affairs for the agency including working with and mentoring the Legislative Specialist and acting as the liaison with federal, state, local tribal and private entities; oversight of external agency reports; completion of assignments resulting directly from Executive Orders and enacted laws and agency policy documents and correspondence.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and government organizations that interact with the department. This includes policy staff, lobbyists, and other entities that the department interacts with.
• Serves as the Tribal Liaison for the department, and works with the Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs on issues related to tribal engagement.

Knowledge of:

• Legislative processes, and who controls them.
• The legislative makeup, and committee assignments.

Skills in:

• Bill writing, amendment writing, and legislative research.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Oral and written communications using various software including Adobe Acrobat, G-Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.

Ability to:

• Work within a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks at a given time to build strong relationships inside and outside of the organization.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a related field and three years of experience in government/legislative affairs, policy advising, and/or public relations/communications.

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer