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Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for an outstanding Legislative Policy Administrator. This exciting, high- profile role works closely with the Director of the agency and is responsible for independently monitoring, researching, analyzing, and testifying on various pieces of veteran related legislation.
Your rewards:
The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
Generous paid time-off benefits
Wellness, employee assistance programs, and so much more!
Your Contribution:
Provide the highest quality services to veterans
Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Monitors all veteran-related legislation during session
• Creates a weekly legislative update that is provided to the management team and all major veterans' organizations in the state
• Briefs veterans' organizations on legislation on a regular basis and responds to any questions they may have regarding legislation
• Represents the agency at committee or stakeholder meetings, as well as during discussions with lobbyists and legislators concerning assigned bills
• Schedules and attends meetings to discuss the impact of legislation and policy
• Works with the agency leadership team and stakeholders to properly handle veteran-related issues
• Reports results and takes appropriate action
• Communicates on an ongoing basis with members of the Arizona Legislature and Arizona's Congressional delegation and responds to their questions regarding veteran's issues and constituent inquiries
• Serves as the agency contact for constituent inquiries from the Governor's Office
• Responds to inquiries from other governmental agencies
• Acts as the agency Ombudsman and contact for the Arizona State Ombudsman
• Keeps the Governor's Office informed of the legislative priorities of the agency
• Files quarterly and annual reports with the Secretary of State office on behalf of the agency
• In coordination with the agency Public Information Officer, writes speeches for the Director and other officials within the agency; Makes presentations at the Director's request
• Independently researches issues and their impact on bills and amendments while communicating and distributing findings appropriately and timely
• Reads and tracks fiscal notes, amendments, and bill summaries
• Analyzes amendments and impact on bill status
• Maintains communication with legislative staff concerning legislative activity and sets up meetings as necessary
• Prepares agency implementation plan, working with appropriate areas and designated representatives to ensure timely and accurate implementation of legislation
• Summarizes status and compares to overall implementation plan calendars; Monitors and alerts appropriate person if problems are discovered

Knowledge of:

• The agency's mission, objectives, organization, programs, policies, and procedures
• Agency legislation and goals
• The veteran community
• The legislative process including bill introduction and procedures, testimony, protocol, and committee structure
• Research and statistical procedures
• Methods of obtaining data and procedures for analysis and interpretation of data
• Federal and state laws and regulations concerning veterans and their families

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Math, as necessary to compile data and provide statistics
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships
• Using a personal computer and associated software for business correspondence, email communications, etc.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Preparation of materials for verbal, visual, and written presentation
• Organization and time management
• Record maintenance
• Take notes, compose correspondence, and prepare reports

Ability to:

• Speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively with professionalism and tact
• Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in public affairs, public policy, public administration, political science or a related field
• Previous experience working with the legislative process

• In and out-of-state travel
• Valid Arizona Driver's License is required

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).  Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact at recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.