Senior Legislative Analyst

Student Senate for California Community Colleges•Sacramento, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Legislative Analyst is a mid-level professional role responsible for advanced bill analysis, coordinated advocacy planning, and high-level support to the Vice President of Legislative Affairs (VPLA) and the Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC). The Senior Legislative Analyst ensures that SSCCC’s legislative and advocacy work is timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities, while helping maintain continuity across student-led leadership transitions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience in legislative affairs, advocacy, public policy, or higher education policy.
Strong understanding of California legislative and budget processes.
Advanced policy analysis and writing skills; ability to translate technical policy into student-friendly language.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, particularly for student audiences.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with student leaders and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and legislative tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with student leaders or volunteer governance groups strongly preferred.
Experience leading components of legislative advocacy events or campaigns is desirable.

Responsibilities

Advanced Legislative Research & Bill Analysis
Conduct high-level policy research and prepare detailed bill analyses, amendments summaries, and position recommendations.
Track legislative and budget developments affecting community college students and provide timely updates to the Manager, VPLA, and LAC.
Draft position letters, talking points, policy briefs, and hearing preparation materials.
Provide subject-matter expertise to student leaders and staff on legislative issues.
Legislative Committee & Student Leadership Support
Support the VPLA and LAC by preparing agendas, briefing packets, analyses, and meeting notes.
Assist in planning committee work cycles and developing annual legislative priorities.
Facilitate training sessions for LAC members, regional officers, and student government leaders.
Mentor student leaders in bill analysis, advocacy skills, and policy interpretation.
Advocacy Event Coordination & Execution
Lead significant components of major advocacy events
Create advocacy packets, training materials, legislative visit schedules, and briefings.
Serve as the point of contact for legislative staff on event coordination.
Training & Resource Development
In collaboration with the Legislative Affairs Manager, Communications Team, and Outreach & Development Team:
Develop student-friendly policy guides, toolkits, videos, and presentations explaining legislative processes.
Produce content for advocacy workshops and leadership development events, including Advocacy Academy.
Draft modules and written resources for statewide training initiatives and conferences.
External Relations & Partnership Support
Maintain professional relationships with legislative offices, higher education partners, and coalition organizations.
Represent SSCCC at selected meetings, hearings, and working groups as assigned.
Provide support for statewide advocacy campaigns in partnership with communications and outreach staff.
Departmental Operations & Documentation
Maintain historical legislative files, position records, and database updates.
Track deadlines for letters, hearings, budget actions, and advocacy deliverables.
Assist the Manager with reporting to the Executive Director, committees, and the Board.