Legislative Liaison/Sr Policy Director
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Legislative Liaison & Sr. Policy Analyst
- Commensurate with experience
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.