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CGA

Legislative Attorney

Hartford, CT · On-site

$99K - $104K/yr

Job Application JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING Hartford, CT 06106-1591 The policy of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management is to provide ...

CGA

Commission Analyst 1

Hartford, CT · On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

Job Application JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING Hartford, CT 06106-1591 The policy of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management is to provide ...

Jobtailor

Legislative Assistant

Olympia, WA · On-site

* Manage the daily operations of Senator Christian's office * Attend in-district meetings with the ... Draft and review legislative correspondence and determine appropriate actions * Assist constituents ...

City of Alexandria

Legislative Director

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$141K - $253K/yr

Legislative Director Overview: The Legislative Director serves as the primary advocate and liaison ... The City Manager's administrative staff serves as a liaison with City departments and with other ...

City of Alexandria, VA

Legislative Director

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$141K - $253K/yr

City Manager's Office Opening Date: 08/14/2026 Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: N/A Legislative Director Overview: The Legislative Director serves as the primary advocate and ...

Red Gate Group

Legislative Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Managing day-to-day tasking of actions and incoming requests from Government Accountability Office ... Conducting legislative research and analysis on A&S programs, monitoring legislative impacts, and ...

Common Cause

Legislative Director, CA

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Manage all aspects of the legislative process for Common Cause in California, including developing ideas for and drafting legislation, determining strategies to advocate for legislation, finding bill ...

Common Cause

Legislative Director, CA

Sacramento, CA · On-site

We are looking for a Legislative Director to set the vision for and manage the legislative portfolio for Common Cause in California. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong ...

Ryan LLC

Director, Legislative Affairs

Green Bay, WI · On-site

We will consider individuals who are ready for a promotion and currently at the Manager or Senior ... Summary The Legislative Affairs Director assists the Principal and the Advocacy Services Practice ...

Common Cause

Legislative Director, CA

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$100K - $116K/yr

Manage all aspects of the legislative process for Common Cause in California, including developing ideas for and drafting legislation, determining strategies to advocate for legislation, finding bill ...

Common Cause

Legislative Director, CA

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$100K - $116K/yr

We are looking for a Legislative Director to set the vision for and manage the legislative portfolio for Common Cause in California. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong ...

Democracy Fund

Legislative Director, CA

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Manage all aspects of the legislative process for Common Cause in California * Developing ideas for and drafting legislation, determining strategies to advocate for legislation, finding bill authors ...

Ryan, LLC

Director, Legislative Affairs

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

S. The Legislative Affairs Director will assist the Principals and Advocacy Services Practice with ... We will consider individuals who are ready for a promotion and currently at the Manager or Senior ...

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How much do legislative manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for legislative manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Legislative Manager vs Policy Analyst?

AspectLegislative ManagerPolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in political science, public administration, or related field; experience in government or advocacyBachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; research skills
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, advocacy groups, legislative officesThink tanks, government agencies, research organizations
Employer & Industry UsageLegislative bodies, government departments, nonprofitsPolicy research firms, government agencies, NGOs
Common Search & ComparisonLegislative Manager vs Policy Analyst

The main difference is that a Legislative Manager oversees legislative strategies and manages teams within government or advocacy settings, while a Policy Analyst conducts research and analyzes policies to inform decision-making. Both roles require understanding of the legislative process, but the Legislative Manager has a broader leadership and strategic focus.

What is a legislative manager?

A legislative manager is a professional responsible for analyzing, developing, and advocating for policies and legislation on behalf of an organization or government entity. They often monitor legislative activities, communicate with policymakers, and develop strategies to influence lawmaking processes, requiring strong knowledge of policy, communication skills, and familiarity with government procedures.

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Legislative Manager

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Platinum Advisors LLC
Government Relations and Lobbying Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Platinum Advisors LLCexternal

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

The Legislative Manager will play a multi-faceted role across a broad range of policy issues. The role incorporates substantive research, writing, and client service, as well as administrative support to the team. The ideal individual for this role will have 2-5 years of experience as a Legislative Assistant or Legislative Coordinator with exceptionally strong writing, interpersonal, critical thinking, and research skills, along with administrative experience. The ideal candidate will also be creative, collaborative, and passionate about public policy, with exceptional political judgment and critical thinking skills.

Client Management
  • Provide comprehensive support for client needs, including interface with clients and policymakers/staff, providing proactive summaries on relevant legislative/regulatory activity, drafting advocacy and background materials, looking for unique strategy options for client engagement, synthesizing research, providing policy analysis, and setting up conference calls, responding to emails.
  • Manage client intake forms, partner with billing team to follow process and ensure that client billing/outreach is handled timely. Serve as key point person to clients.
  • Work to ensure that all action items are followed through on, including following up with relevant internal or external stakeholders as needed.
    • Legislative Tracking
  • Use news and legislative tracking system to provide timely updates on any legislative initiatives having a direct impact on assigned clients or on the broader landscape (e.g. tax increases, appointments, election outcomes, regulatory action, media, press releases/conferences).
  • Analyze, synthesize, and distribute news and developments of interest to clients, track congressional calendar, relevant committee activity and meetings, and report out overview to account lead as well as tailored updates for clients on relevant issues.
    • Compliance
  • Track, summarize & compile all major initiatives and actions done on behalf of the client for monthly and end of year reporting purposes.
  • Track lobbying activity and ensure it is properly reported.
    • Communications/Marketing
  • Support marketing and events. Draft press releases, presentations, event materials, etc.
  • Contribute strategies and ideas to elevate Platinum brand.
    • Administrative
  • Assist president with expense reporting and travel arrangements as needed.
    • Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legislative Assistant or Legislative Coordinator
  • Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in political science, communications, business, or related disciplines
  • Experience in an administrative role is helpful
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills as well as interpersonal and communications skills are critical
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Network of contacts with key legislative and regulatory staff, policymakers and other members of public office
    • Key skills/knowledge required:
  • Solid understanding of the governmental process
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • Ability to build and maintain a strong network
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Selfmotivated and able to work independently
  • Creativity and passion

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