Policy/Legislative Specialist

Policy/Legislative Specialist

Ripple Effect is seeking an experienced Policy/Legislative Specialist to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role supports CISA's mission by analyzing and tracking legislation, supporting congressional reporting and correspondence, and executing strategic communications and media coordination related to cybersecurity and infrastructure security initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Legislative Affairs Support: Support CISA's Legislative Affairs efforts by tracking, monitoring, and analyzing legislation related to cybersecurity and infrastructure security. Assess the potential impact of legislative proposals and assist in preparing congressional correspondence, briefings, reports, and responses in support of agency priorities.

Strategic Communications Execution: Independently execute advanced strategic communications projects with minimal supervision. Conduct thorough research and analysisincluding stakeholder perspectives, audience insights, and external environment assessmentsto inform messaging approaches and communication strategies.

Issue Analysis & Policy Support: Lead complex issue analysis related to cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and DHS operational priorities. Develop data?driven insights and recommendations to inform leadership decision?making and legislative or strategic communications efforts.

Data Analysis & Measurement: Lead analytical efforts by collecting, interpreting, and synthesizing relevant datasuch as engagement metrics, legislative trends, stakeholder activity, and external indicatorsto forecast interest, measure effectiveness, and refine strategic approaches.

Documentation & Reporting: Prepare clear, comprehensive documentation and reports summarizing analyses, findings, and outcomes. Maintain organized records of legislative tracking, communications products, and analytical inputs to support continuity and institutional knowledge.

Regulatory & Contractual Compliance: Ensure all activities and materials comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and DHS policies, including privacy, ethics, and communication standards. Complete all required compliance training and follow established procedures.