Government Relations Analyst

Government Relations Analyst

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. As a joint powers authority, the SGVCOG represents 31 incorporated cities and unincorporated communities within Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 5. This position is part of the Government and Community Relations Department and supports public outreach, legislative initiatives, and intergovernmental coordination.

The SGVCOG is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Government Relations Analyst to support legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and community outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts. This role will also assist with intergovernmental relations and support building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency partners, and external community stakeholders across the San Gabriel Valley. The Government Relations Analyst should be politically astute, highly organized, an excellent writer, and a proactive self-starter. This position will contribute to advancing the SGVCOG's mission, goals and objectives through legislative activities, special projects, and public engagement strategies.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor and analyze legislative developments at the local, state, and federal levels in coordination with SGVCOG's advocacy team, identifying potential impacts on agency priorities and member cities.
• Prepare legislative analyses, reports, memos, and briefing materials to support decision-making.
• Plan and coordinate special events, including public meetings, press conferences, media briefings, and community engagements.
• Draft talking points, speeches, correspondence and advocacy materials.
• Identify funding opportunities and support grand development, coordination and compliance efforts.
• Implement public outreach and community stakeholder engagement strategies to increase awareness of SGVCOG projects, programs and initiatives.
• Provide administrative and technical support to SGVCOG policy committees, technical advisory committees and working groups, and the Governing Board, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination, and compliance with the Brown Act.
• Deliver presentations and updates to the Governing Board, committees, and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with elected officials, agency partners, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in program budgeting, fiscal tracking, and consultant management.
• Attend meetings and community events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• San Gabriel Valley communities and regional priorities.
• Public sector operations and best practices.
• Legislative research, analysis, and policy development.
• Grant coordination and administration.
• Community outreach, public engagement, and media strategies.
• Event planning and coordination principles.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing on complex topics.
• Analyze information and make presentations on SGVCOG projects and programs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exercise sound judgement and creative problem-solving.
• Deliver high quality, timely, and detail-oriented work.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Government Relations Analyst: Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field. At least two years of experience in legislative research and analysis, including bill tracking and policy analysis.
• OR
• Associate degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field. At least three years of experience in legislative research and analysis, including bill tracking and policy analysis. Preferred: Bilingual skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish). Preferred: Experience working at a government entity, non-profit, or equivalent entity.
• Senior Government Relations Analyst: Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field. At least three years of experience in independent legislative research and analysis, including bill tracking and policy analysis. Preferred: Bilingual skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish). Preferred: One year of supervisory experience. Required: Experience working at a government entity, non-profit, or equivalent entity.

The ideal candidate for this position is a strong communicator, an excellent writer, and a strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This individual will bring excellent organizational skills, political awareness, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They will be adaptable, customer-service oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work that advances regional priorities.

Physical & Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this class, the employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public.

Recruitment Information:

The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one position in this recruitment. This recruitment will stay open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on April 23, 2026. We encourage candidates to apply early. The first round of interviews will take place in or around the week of May 18, 2026. A minimum of two interviews will be conducted. Candidates selected to interview will be contacted by a SGVCOG Human Resources representative. Professional references will be requested from those interviewed. Employment at the SGVCOG is contingent upon a successful background check.

Salary:

Government Relations Analyst: $71,597 – 98,697

Senior Government Relations Analyst: $87,026 – 119,966

* The starting salary is determined by years of relevant working experience, educational and training background; typically, will not exceed the mid-point of the range.

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), if accommodations are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in any portion of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment.