Legislative Liaison

Tennessee Housing Development Agency•Nashville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for representing the organization’s position on issues with legislative partners. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating legislative, regulatory and legal action at the federal, state and local levels that may have an impact on the organization or its customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications or public relations, or related field required.
Five (5) years experience in government affairs required.
Internet research skills.
Listening, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
Documents regularly, thoroughly and accurately.
High level of detail and accuracy.
Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information.
Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the internet.
Current, valid driver’s license from domicile state and the ability to drive.
Extensive day travel with occasional overnight stays.
Occasional out of state travel.
This position requires you to live within a 200-mile radius of our Nashville, TN office.
After training is completed, your in-office time is at least once per week, and upon Management request.

Responsibilities

Serves as the main contact between state legislators, members of congress and the organization, representing THDA’s position on legislative matters. Exercises independent judgment on significant issues pertaining to organization interests.
Engages with legislators and other stakeholders to promote the organization's priorities and interests at state and federal levels.
Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials and staff at state and federal levels.
Develops relationships with and works with industry partners in support of affordable housing issues.
Travels to Washington, D.C. to establish and maintain legislative relationships with members of congress and staff.
Anticipates and monitors legislative or regulatory proposals with the potential to impact THDA or its industry partners; provides regular updates and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
Analyze legislative proposals and provide input on potential impacts on the organization's policies and operations.
Provides technical assistance to government officials in the development of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning matters that relate to THDA and its partners.
Reports outcomes of legislative bills, regulatory, and legal actions at both the state and federal level to the appropriate leadership, including but not limited to the Executive Director and the Chief of Staff.
Serves as the principal liaison with the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) and National Housing Conference (NHC) on federal legislation.
Serve as an ex officio member of the Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition’s board of directors.
Attends legislative committee meetings and keeps records on legislative actions.
Develops plans, leads and monitors execution of THDA sponsored legislative efforts at state and federal levels.
Handles and keeps records of all legislative inquiries and coordination with affected Division/Program Director and/or Legal to determine appropriate response to the constituent; provides status updates to public officials and staff.
Performs advance work for the Executive Director and others for special appearances and hearings at legislative committee meetings.
Develops productive working relationships within the Agency.
May represent THDA at various legislative related functions at the Executive Director’s request.