Job Posting for Legislative Liaison/Sr Policy Director at Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Compensation
Legislative Liaison/Sr Policy Director - Commensurate with experience
Title
Legislative Liaison & Sr. Policy Analyst
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or other related field.
3 years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, administrative rule making, or other legislative advocacy work.
Preferred Qualifications
A Masters degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or other related field.
A Juris Doctor.
7 years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, administrative rule making, or other legislative advocacy work.
Roles/Responsibilities
Analyze legislation to determine necessary changes to administrative rules to execute legislative intent.
Create and implement a plan to complete the entire rules promulgation process.
Communicate with all members of the Legislature on all matters affecting OJA.
Present written and oral recommendations to directors and administrators regarding administrative and internal policy changes and improvements.
Track relevant legislation throughout the legislative process.
Provide detailed analysis and recommendations of proposed legislation that affects OJA.
Assist in writing OJA requested legislation, administrative rules, and any amendments thereto.
Respond appropriately to requests received from legislators, state agencies, or members of the public.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of a thorough understanding of agency programs, trends and priorities, target audiences, appropriate goals and success indicators.
Knowledge of Oklahoma legislative principles and practices.
Ability to use superior communication skills, both oral and written, utilizing different communication styles; to present to executive level staff.
Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
Ability to consider the impacts of the work and perspectives of multiple communities in technical analysis and outcomes of a decision-making process.
Skill in in policy analysis; in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a complex political environment.
Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems, producing reports and interpreting data into meaningful reports and decision tools.
Ability to effectively use all Microsoft Office software.
Special Requirements
Must be able to pass background check.
A trial period of 12 months will be required.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
'Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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$124,101 to $175,892
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