Director of Government Relations; NCS - Mayor's Office

Position: Director of Government Relations (NCS) - Mayor's Office
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$ - $ Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$ - $ Annually

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Job Summary

The Director of Government Relations serves as a member of the Mayor's Cabinet and Executive Team and is the mayor's chief advisor on legislative and intergovernmental affairs. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Director develops and executes the Administration's policy strategy, advances the Mayor's legislative priorities before the Baltimore City Council, the Maryland General Assembly, Congress, and other governmental bodies, and cultivates strong relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders.

The Director leads the Office of Government Relations and works collaboratively with the Mayor, Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Mayors, Senior Advisors, Cabinet agencies, and external partners to develop and implement a proactive legislative and policy agenda that advances the Mayor's vision for Baltimore. The successful candidate is an accomplished strategist, skilled negotiator, exceptional relationship builder, and trusted advisor with strong political judgment, deep knowledge of the legislative process, and a commitment to public service.

Essential Functions

Executive Leadership

* Serve as a member of the Mayor's Cabinet and Executive Team.

* Advise the Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Executive Team on legislative strategy, political dynamics, intergovernmental affairs, and emerging public policy issues.

* Develop recommendations regarding legislative and policy priorities, negotiations, executive action, and governmental partnerships.

* Represent the Mayor's Office before elected officials, governmental agencies, external organizations, and public bodies as assigned.

* Provide strategic counsel regarding legislative, regulatory, budgetary, and political developments affecting Baltimore City.

* Serve as the Administration's principal strategist for public policy, legislative affairs, and intergovernmental relations.

Legislative Strategy

* Develop and execute the mayor's annual legislative agenda.

* Lead legislative strategy before the Baltimore City Council, Maryland General Assembly, Congress, and other governmental entities.

* Coordinate the drafting, review, and advancement of legislation, amendments, executive testimony, resolutions, and policy proposals.

* Develop legislative strategies that advance Administration priorities while protecting the City's operational and fiscal interests.

* Monitor legislation, budgets, and regulatory actions affecting Baltimore City and recommend appropriate executive action.

* Coordinate legislative priorities across Cabinet agencies to ensure a unified Administration position.

Intergovernmental Relations

* Lead the Administration's relationships with the Baltimore City Council, the Governor's Office, the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland's Congressional Delegation, neighboring jurisdictions, federal agencies, and regional governmental organizations.

* Coordinate executive-level engagement with elected officials and governmental partners.

* Build relationships that strengthen Baltimore City's ability to accomplish its legislative priorities.

* Represent the Mayor during legislative negotiations, hearings, committee meetings, budget discussions, and other governmental proceedings.

* Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with governmental entities that advance the mayor's agenda.

Stakeholder Engagement

* Build coalitions that support the mayor's legislative and policy priorities.

* Coordinate stakeholder outreach related to major legislative initiatives, budget priorities, and executive proposals.

* Prepare stakeholder engagement strategies, briefing materials, and outreach plans for executive leadership.

* Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships, resolve concerns, and build consensus among diverse constituencies.

* Coordinate cross-functional follow-up to ensure commitments made by the Mayor's Office are communicated and implemented.

Policy Development

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