Policy Analyst

Legislative Affairs Senior Advisor

Reporting to and working in coordination with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor within the County Manager's Office, this position establishes and maintains relationships regarding legislative affairs and policies. This position interacts and communicates with legislative bodies to promote the public policy goals directly related to laws under which the organization operates; solicits or prepares and proposes legislation; identifies affected interests; works for or against prospective legislation; and tracks and researches newly introduced laws and potential impact.

Examples of Duties for Success:

• Assist in the development of and directly coordinate the county's legislative affairs strategy, working directly with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor, senior management team, and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Monitor federal, state, and regulatory activity affecting the county.
• Work directly with federal and state lobbyists.
• Monitor the county's proactive development of and response to legislation, regulations, and/or policy changes that may have an impact on the county specifically or county government in general.
• In coordination with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor, support the County's legislative and lobbying efforts by analyzing pending legislation, priorities, and policy issues and assessing their potential impact on the County.
• Participate in an internal cross-functional team during the legislative session to develop recommendations for legislative strategies and policy initiatives for the Board of County Commissioners.
• Establish and maintain contact and interaction with elected officials and various intergovernmental associations; participate in Colorado Counties, Inc. Steering Committees and CCI Initiatives/Events as assigned, Colorado Counties Acting Together (CCAT) Events/Meetings as assigned and others, as deemed appropriate.
• Communicate the outcomes of legislative activities to other county elected officials and management team.
• Working with other departments, formalize the county's initiatives for delivering information to and receiving feedback from the community that will ultimately foster and sustain a reputation of accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness for Adams County.
• Work to advance the credibility of the county in federal, state, and regional arenas through participation and involvement in federal, state, and regional projects.
• Interact with community stakeholders, as appropriate, to understand impacts to potential policy and/or regulatory changes. This includes assisting in studies, programs or special projects related to regional and countywide initiatives.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success:

• Experience working in and navigating complex political relationships with both elected officials and coalition groups.
• Understanding of Colorado state and local political landscape.
• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communications skills.
• Computer Skills: utilize computer applications such as spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and report research findings.
• Learn, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, and regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and collaborate and partner with local jurisdictions and agencies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations.
• Proven ability to build healthy, effective working relationships with staff at various levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and varying topics and proven ability to quickly learn and get up to speed on a variety of subject matters.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

More Qualifications for Success:

• Minimum Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional legislative or public affairs experience in the public OR any equivalent combination as it relates to Colorado legislative affairs.
• Prior experience in dealing with the public, elected officials, department/division heads, and special interest groups.
• Previous legislative and public sector or public sector-related experienced preferred.

Education and Training:

• A bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or directly related field.
• A master's degree in a related field is preferred.

License or Certificate: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License. Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Benefits:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace