DIRECTOR OF POLICY, LEGISLATION, AND GRANTS - (0931 Manager III)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the United States. Our mission is to collaborate with the City’s diverse communities and law enforcement agencies to make San Francisco one of the safest cities in America. Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco. The unparalleled opportunities for challenging, meaningful, and sophisticated work have consistently drawn top candidates to our office over the years. With the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical in the work we do. The Office of the District Attorney proactively seeks to recruit, retain and promote legal staff that reflects the diversity of the community served. APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Officer. Role Description: The Director of Policy, Grants & Legislative Affairs provides strategic leadership and direction for SFDA’s policy development, legislative engagement, and grant strategy. This role is responsible for advancing the department’s priorities through policy analysis, legislative advocacy, and securing external funding opportunities that align with the mission. The Director serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and represents the organization to policymakers, partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s or JD preferred).
5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in policy analysis, legislative affairs, or government relations.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis up to 2 years. One year (2,000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/ 45 quarter units.

Nice To Haves

3 years of supervisory experience.
Proven success in policy advocacy, legislative strategy, and grants management.
Strong knowledge of governmental processes, legislative drafting, and funding mechanisms.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with policymakers, funders, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of the SFDA’s policy agenda and legislative priorities.
Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislation and regulations that impact the Office’s mission, operations, or stakeholders.
Provide strategic policy recommendations to leadership, including position statements, testimony, and issue briefs.
Collaborate with internal teams to align policy efforts with programmatic goals and initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, and government agencies.
Represent the Office in meetings, hearings, and coalitions to advance key policy positions.
Draft and review legislative proposals, policy letters, and advocacy materials.
Coordinate legislative briefings, advocacy days, and stakeholder events to promote organizational priorities.
Identify, pursue, and manage grant funding opportunities that support policy and programmatic initiatives.
Oversee grant proposal development, submission, and reporting processes in coordination with internal teams.
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and deliverables.
Build partnerships with public agencies, foundations, and other funders to expand funding opportunities.
Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on policy and legislative matters.
Collaborate across departments to ensure policy, communications, and program strategies are aligned.
Supervise a team of policy, research, and grants professionals (if applicable).
Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for senior management, boards, and stakeholders.