LEGISLATIVE POLICY LIAISON

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

25d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and
honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they
receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for an outstanding Legislative Policy Administrator. This
exciting, high- profile role works closely with the Director of the agency and
is responsible for independently monitoring, researching, analyzing, and
testifying on various pieces of veteran related legislation.

Your rewards:
• The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness, employee assistance programs, and so much more!

Your Contribution:
• Provide the highest quality services to veterans
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of
the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and
efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

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.

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: The agency’s mission, objectives, organization, programs, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of: Agency legislation and goals
• Knowledge of: The veteran community
• Knowledge of: The legislative process including bill introduction and procedures, testimony, protocol, and committee structure
• Knowledge of: Research and statistical procedures
• Knowledge of: Methods of obtaining data and procedures for analysis and interpretation of data
• Knowledge of: Federal and state laws and regulations concerning veterans and their families
• Skill in: Verbal and written communication
• Skill in: Math, as necessary to compile data and provide statistics
• Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships
• Skill in: Using a personal computer and associated software for business correspondence, email communications, etc.
• Skill in: Analytical and problem solving skills
• Skill in: Preparation of materials for verbal, visual, and written presentation
• Skill in: Organization and time management
• Skill in: Record maintenance
• Skill in: Take notes, compose correspondence, and prepare reports
• Ability to: Speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively with professionalism and tact
• Ability to: Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
• Ability to: Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to: Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• In and out-of-state travel
• Valid Arizona Driver's License is required

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in public affairs, public policy, public administration, political science or a related field
• Previous experience working with the legislative process

Responsibilities

• Monitors all veteran-related legislation during session
• Creates a weekly legislative update that is provided to the management team and all major veterans’ organizations in the state
• Briefs veterans’ organizations on legislation on a regular basis and responds to any questions they may have regarding legislation
• Represents the agency at committee or stakeholder meetings, as well as during discussions with lobbyists and legislators concerning assigned bills
• Schedules and attends meetings to discuss the impact of legislation and policy
• Works with the agency leadership team and stakeholders to properly handle veteran-related issues
• Reports results and takes appropriate action
• Communicates on an ongoing basis with members of the Arizona Legislature and Arizona’s Congressional delegation and responds to their questions regarding veteran's issues and constituent inquiries
• Serves as the agency contact for constituent inquiries from the Governor’s Office
• Responds to inquiries from other governmental agencies
• Acts as the agency Ombudsman and contact for the Arizona State Ombudsman
• Keeps the Governor's Office informed of the legislative priorities of the agency
• Files quarterly and annual reports with the Secretary of State office on behalf of the agency
• In coordination with the agency Public Information Officer, writes speeches for the Director and other officials within the agency; Makes presentations at the Director's request
• Independently researches issues and their impact on bills and amendments while communicating and distributing findings appropriately and timely
• Reads and tracks fiscal notes, amendments, and bill summaries
• Analyzes amendments and impact on bill status
• Maintains communication with legislative staff concerning legislative activity and sets up meetings as necessary
• Prepares agency implementation plan, working with appropriate areas and designated representatives to ensure timely and accurate implementation of legislation
• Summarizes status and compares to overall implementation plan calendars; Monitors and alerts appropriate person if problems are discovered

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees