Lead Legislative Analyst (Analyst IV): DORA/Executive Director's Office-Hybrid

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The External Affairs Legislative Office of the Executive Director’s Office (EDO) is the only segment of the Department that is responsible for providing direction and oversight of agency-wide legislative issues, including development, advocacy, and implementation. It also develops external affairs strategies, including outreach to all stakeholders involved in the legislative process. This position supports the External and Legislative Affairs Branch’s mission and moves the agenda forward in numerous ways. It coordinates closely with other units within the EDO, such as the Director of Communications and Public Engagement, moving the agency's legislative and stakeholder engagement strategy and overall objectives forward. This position analyzes the political dynamics of the General Assembly and creates a strategic plan to navigate the legislative sunrise and sunset process as described in Colorado Revised Statutes. In addition to managing the legislative aspects of the Sunrise and Sunset process, this position focuses on engaging stakeholders with proposed legislation and working with General Assembly members to provide feedback and guidance, in tandem with division subject matter experts, to advance the agency’s mission and political agenda. Furthermore, by reporting directly to the Director of Legislative Affairs, the position advances legislation that will effectively meet the Department’s overall strategic goals, monitor legislative activity, and help ensure a successful agency legislative agenda.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of full-time professional work experience which includes at least two (2) of the following: Developing and/or facilitating outreach strategies to improve stakeholder engagement, including identifying key messaging and/or the development and maintenance of relationships; Conducting research to identify best practices to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategies to implement or develop policy; Conducting in-depth analysis of public policy and legislation, including identifying impacts, collaborating and engaging with others to develop plans and recommendations. Managing and prioritizing multiple projects, including tracking pertinent information and deliverables, conducting related research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes.
Associate’s Degree and Five (5) years of full-time professional work experience which includes at least two (2) of the following: Developing and/or facilitating outreach strategies to improve stakeholder engagement, including identifying key messaging and/or the development and maintenance of relationships; Conducting research to identify best practices to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategies to implement or develop policy; Conducting in-depth analysis of public policy and legislation, including identifying impacts, collaborating and engaging with others to develop plans and recommendations. Managing and prioritizing multiple projects, including tracking pertinent information and deliverables, conducting related research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes.
Bachelor’s Degree and Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience which includes at least two (2) of the following: Developing and/or facilitating outreach strategies to improve stakeholder engagement, including identifying key messaging and/or the development and maintenance of relationships; Conducting research to identify best practices to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategies to implement or develop policy; Conducting in-depth analysis of public policy and legislation, including identifying impacts, collaborating and engaging with others to develop plans and recommendations. Managing and prioritizing multiple projects, including tracking pertinent information and deliverables, conducting related research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes.
Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and concise written manner
Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner
Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including having the ability to evaluate information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action
Demonstrated prioritization skills, including planning, organizing tasks, and managing work assignments
Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated project management skills, including tracking, calendaring, and updating tracking spreadsheets to meet deliverables
Knowledge of sunset and sunrise processes in government, including how to engage key stakeholders
Ability to stay current on trends and identify items that relate and have impact on the work assignment
Ability to interact diplomatically with peers and stakeholders
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and changes in the work assignment
Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and communicate with stakeholders to obtain necessary information to resolve issues
Interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and utilize customer service skills when necessary
Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, assisting with tasks as necessary
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules policies, and procedures
Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions on a routine basis
Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business needs and scheduled by the supervisor
Integrity and high ethical standards
Accountability, reliability, including attendance
Ability to maintain confidential, controversial, or sensitive information
Self-starter, including the ability to work independently, learn new processes, utilize own knowledge and that of supervisor, and complete work with minimal supervision
Demonstrated professional demeanor
Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Slides, etc)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and/or managing boards, commissions or advisory committees
Demonstrated experience working to facilitate and/or knowledge of the sunset and sunrise report process
Experience guiding and directing workflow, including holding others accountable in order to meet deadlines
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and providing recommendations on legislative and policy proposals
Experience reviewing and analyzing administrative documents for completeness and accuracy
Project management experience, including experience tracking, monitoring, and meeting strict deadlines

Responsibilities

Monitoring legislative activities
Maintaining the department’s legislative tracking spreadsheet
Managing the Legislative Review Form (LRF) process and ensuring timely communication with division directors and leadership regarding legislation
Maintaining communication with the Governor’s Office Legislative Team concerning the LRF process and obtaining the appropriate direction with legislative strategies
Monitoring divisional legislative implementation plans for legislation enacted in previous legislative sessions
Developing strategies to effectively engage department stakeholders related to a variety of legislative issues with a specific focus on the sunset and sunrise review process
Establishing a plan on how to best communicate with stakeholders who are lay people in the regulatory environment and need to have technical information in non-technical, non-government jargon
Developing external communications for legislative agenda bills and sunset and sunrise reports as deemed necessary
Performing an analysis of each sunset's legislative stakeholders as it relates to the recommendations
Working with the Director of Communications and Stakeholder engagement to implement the strategic communications plan as approved by the Director of COPRRR (Colorado Office of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform)
Staying informed on emerging trends and issues that relate to regulatory reform and regulatory trends
Administering and completing various special projects with sound business practices, as assigned by the Director of Legislative Affairs and/or Deputy Executive Director

Benefits

Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass
Flexible schedules
Training and professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP)
Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents
Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents
Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Tuition assistance program