Legislative Policy Manager

San Manuel Casinos • Highland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Legislative Policy Manager represents the San Manuel Tribe and its Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. The role supports development and implementation of the Tribe’s legislative and policy priorities at local, state, and federal levels, including matters related to Indian affairs. It also supports government communication and education activities and researches issues that may affect the Tribe, its economic enterprises, and related interests.

The Manager monitors, analyzes, and shares information to provide quantitative and qualitative insights, define issues, draw conclusions, and recommend actions that support Tribal initiatives. The position requires confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and advocacy that reflects the Tribal Community’s vision, mission, and values. The primary work environment is a climate-controlled office, with travel to meetings, trade shows, and conferences. The role may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts and work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public relations, communications, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the minimum education requirement.
• At least six years of experience in legislative and policy work.
• Experience with complex government organizations or commercial enterprises.
• High-level understanding of state and federal legislative processes.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a high-demand environment.
• Fluency with state and federal legislative tracking systems.
• Command of state and federal ethics laws and campaign finance laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe, and/or other graphic design software.
• Familiarity and experience with general office equipment, including copiers, printers, and computers.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from government staff and officials, Tribal government leaders, and Tribal members.
• Professional communication, caution, discretion, and tact, including when handling confidential information.
• Ability to draft reports and correspondence with proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Ability to work effectively with teams on delicate and demanding assignments and to adapt interpersonal approach to different personalities and preferences.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, as the role requires driving Tribe-owned or patron vehicles.
• May be required, at the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Ability to travel occasionally and meet the stated physical and work-environment requirements, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Legislative and policy experience in a Tribal environment.
• Experience delivering high-quality communication products.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Affairs issues.
• Experience with political action committees (PACs).
• Experience planning and executing events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments and leadership on legislative and regulatory matters, and conduct planning to develop the Tribe’s legislative and policy agenda.
• Review, monitor, and track proposed legislation and regulatory changes; assess their potential effects on the Tribe, the region, and Indian Country; and recommend strategies for favorable outcomes.
• Gather quantitative and qualitative data; draft proposed legislative or regulatory language and revisions; assess trends; and analyze effects on existing Tribal policies.
• Prepare written analyses, advocacy papers, educational documents, fact sheets, briefs, and reports on relevant legislative and policy issues.
• Represent the Tribe’s positions at coalition and industry meetings, hearings, and conferences under the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs’ direction; communicate timely and accurate summaries of issues discussed.
• Identify and summarize government grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals, coordinate with internal departments, and arrange meetings with government agencies to assist with applications.
• Ensure applicable rules and audit-compliance requirements are met.
• Manage and reconcile federal, state, and local political contribution accounts, including recordkeeping, reporting, and account balances.
• Provide guidance on campaign finance requirements, including contribution limits, reporting deadlines, gift limits, and disclosures; oversee the political action committee, including annual board meetings and regulatory adherence.
• Develop messaging and timelines, ensure compliance, and manage consulting firms for Independent Expenditure campaigns.
• Collaborate on ballot initiative strategies, including research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and messaging intended to communicate initiative goals and garner support or opposition.
• Prepare reports, letters, memoranda, correspondence, charts, graphs, presentations, and spreadsheets, including materials for the Tribal Council, General Assembly, and other stakeholders.
• Track political and policy events for Tribal Council awareness and provide research, preparation, and staffing support for Tribal Council members at events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager