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Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst

2 months ago

Austin, Texas, United States Texas Workforce Commission Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Government Relations Specialist to join our team at the Texas Workforce Commission. As a key member of our Governmental Relations Department, you will play a critical role in advancing our agency's mission and goals through effective legislative and consultative work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a liaison to the Texas Legislature, providing expert advice and guidance on agency programs and initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain close relationships with members and staff of the Texas Legislature, as well as outside groups pertinent to assigned program areas.
  • Work closely with assigned legislative committees to advance our agency's interests and goals.
  • Monitor committee hearings and legislation relevant to the Texas Workforce Commission as it moves through the legislative process.
  • Manage implementation of legislation relevant to the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Deliver the TWC message to the legislature, legislative staff, and state agencies upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus three years of full-time experience working with the state legislature, legislative staff, or research services, or four years of experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
  • One year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business, political science, or related field.
  • Three years of experience working in the Texas legislature or performing Governmental Relations duties at a state agency.
  • Experience tracking legislation at the state level and producing reports and summaries of legislative action and committee hearings.
  • Experience with policy issues related to Federal Workforce Programs, Unemployment Insurance, and Economic Development.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to analyze various issues; to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
  • Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare concise reports; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Skill in listening to and communicating with a diverse group of people.
  • Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating work to effectively meet frequent and/or multiple deadlines; in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and in managing priorities and demands.
What We Offer
  • A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
  • Competitive salary: $5,983.95/month
  • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
  • Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave