Deputy Legislative Director

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Vice President of Public Affairs

Location: Washington, D.C.

Union Position: This job is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32035

Salary: $81,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience

The Deputy Legislative Director is tasked with executing federal and state legislative strategies. In this role, the Deputy Director will manage government relations and advocacy programs and will work with the Vice President of Public Affairs, internal partners, coalition groups, and other political stakeholders to promote anti-corruption reforms and fight big money in politics.

• Provide timely and precise policy analyses.
• Partner with the Communications and Political teams to develop talking points for staff and stakeholders.
• Develop policy reports highlighting political trends that impact democracy reform, campaign finance, and voting rights.
• Partner with ECU teams to execute high-impact legislative strategies, including direct congressional outreach, coalition work, and community engagement and education.
• Work across teams to innovate strategies and tactics focused on fixing democracy, eliminating big money's influence in politics, and protecting voting rights.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and communities committed to protecting democracy and fighting voter suppression.
• Build streamlined communications and systems of support for ECU's federal and state partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, caucuses, relevant committees, and state legislators to advance the organization's policy objectives.
• Use ECU's systems to track and collate engagement with lawmakers.
• Prepare travel dossiers, meeting memos, talking points, and testimony.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate or at least 5-7 years of experience in legislative policy work, including multiple years of Capitol Hill experience in legislative or committee contexts. A deep background in legal policy analysis, and in the legislative processes, along with the ability to track and analyze relevant policy developments, are essential. Strong relationship-building skills, with a proven track record of working effectively with lawmakers, political stakeholders, and coalition partners, are critical.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare policy briefs, talking points, and represent the organization in public forums, are required for success in this role. The Deputy Director must be aligned with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation.

End Citizens United offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance (there are many health plans available that are fully employer paid, and Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, & LTD plans are fully employer paid), reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month, and an IRA with up to 3% of salary matched.

This is a remote position, but the Deputy Legislative Director must be located in the DMV area and have the ability to attend meetings and events in Washington, D.C., on a daily basis. Regular work-related travel is required.

End Citizens United is the leading electoral organization dedicated to fixing our democracy, getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote. We are a grassroots movement made up of millions of supporters across the country dedicated…