Senior Technical Legislative Liaison

Senior Technical Legislative Liaison

Location:

Denver, CO 80203

Core Responsibilities:

• Technical Legislative Advocacy:
  Serve as a technical SME on OIT's legislative strategy and act as the primary conduit for technical information between OIT, the Governor & Office, and the Legislature.
• Federal & Technical Regulatory Tracking:
  Develop and maintain a technical compliance tracking matrix for federal IT policies (e.g., FCC, NTIA) and assess specific implications for state infrastructure and funding.
• Policy & Financial Analysis:
  Conduct complex technical and financial research and analysis on existing programs and new legislative proposals to identify fiscal impacts.
• Direct Representation & Testimony:
  Prepare and deliver technical testimony for OIT and the Governor’s Office during legislative committee hearings as a seasoned lobbyist.
• Strategic Impact Assessment:
  Evaluate the impact of proposed bills on OIT systems and recommend specific policy, statutory, or system changes to executive management.
• Mentorship & Capacity Building:
  Provide daily professional coaching and knowledge transfer to the internal acting legislative liaison on duties including stakeholder management and legislative protocols.
• Executive Communications:
  Design and distribute executive-level materials, including committee presentations, budget request fact sheets, and formal reports.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of seasoned experience in government affairs, public policy, or as a registered lobbyist in Colorado.
• Lobbyist Registration:
  Must be currently registered as a professional lobbyist with the Colorado Secretary of State and adhere to all monthly reporting requirements.
• Established Connections:
  Must possess established, active connections with Colorado state legislators and executive branch liaisons.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Translation:
  Demonstrated ability to translate complex IT infrastructure and financial programs into clear, persuasive communications for non-technical stakeholders.
• Legislative Diplomacy:
  Ability to navigate high-visibility legislative environments in a tactful manner while maintaining and strengthening relationships with legislators and partner agencies.
• Mentorship Methodology:
  Proven ability to provide formal professional coaching and transition institutional knowledge to junior or acting staff.
• In-Person Attendance:
  Must be available to report in person to the Colorado State Capitol or OIT headquarters in Denver for hearings and meetings as required by the legislative schedule.