Special Assistant to Commissioner ; Legislative Liaison

Special Assistant to the Commissioner 2 (Legislative Liaison - 02‑1147)

Location:

Anchorage or Juneau, AK.

Open to Alaska residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

• Serve as the Department of Administration's legislative liaison, coordinating communications with the Governor's Office, Legislature, executive leadership, and state agencies.
• Track and analyze legislation; review fiscal notes, bill analyses, testimony, and other legislative materials to support executive decision‑making.
• Conduct research, gather and analyze information, and coordinate special projects to provide recommendations on department initiatives, policy issues, and emerging concerns.
• Coordinate timely responses to inquiries from elected officials, government agencies, stakeholders, and the public, ensuring clear and effective communication.

The Department of Administration focuses on providing essential services and support to state agencies, ensuring the efficient management of state resources.

Join a small, collaborative team where your work has a direct impact on department operations and statewide initiatives. You will work closely with executive leadership, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a key role in shaping policy and strategic decisions. The position offers a unique perspective on state government, exposure to a wide range of issues, and rewarding opportunities for professional growth and development.

This dual location recruitment allows the position to be based in either Juneau or Anchorage. In Juneau the office is on the 10th floor of the State Office Building (SOB) in downtown Juneau with scenic views. In Anchorage the office is on the 19th floor of the Atwood Building. The incumbent will interact daily with division staff and with other state agencies via teleconference, TEAMS, and in‑person meetings.

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving – uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Flexibility – open to change, adapts to new information, embraces ambiguity.
• Interpersonal Skills – treats others with courtesy and respect, responsive to needs.
• Legal, Government and Jurisprudence knowledge – familiarity with laws, regulations and the democratic process.
• Oral and Written Communication – delivers clear and persuasive presentations, listens and responds appropriately.

Positions in this job class are in the partially exempt service in accordance with AS 39.25.120(c)(6). Background and credentials specific to the requirements will receive primary consideration on a position‑by‑position basis.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is an equal‑opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201.