Governmental & Strategic Assistant

What You’ll DoLegislative and policy research

• Monitor local and state legislative calendars, hearings, committee activity, and other policy developments.
• Conduct secondary research on legislative, regulatory, policy, and strategic topics.
• Prepare analytical summaries and timely updates that help senior staff understand emerging issues and potential impacts.

• Assist with planning and logistics for legislative conferences, public meetings, community outreach events, and stakeholder visits.
• Coordinate internal and external engagements, including congressional tours and other high-visibility activities.
• Support occasional travel to OPPD's Lincoln, Nebraska, office.

• Draft memos, letters, talking points, fact sheets, presentations, and other materials supporting federal, state, and local government affairs.
• Help ensure departmental communications are clear, consistent, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Translate detailed legislative or policy information into practical, understandable materials for leaders and stakeholders.

• Manage departmental records and support scheduling and coordination across multiple teams.
• Provide reliable administrative assistance that keeps daily operations organized and responsive.
• Apply sound judgment, manage routine responsibilities independently, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across OPPD.

• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports and invoices.
• Support state and federal lobbying disclosure requirements and other compliance filings.
• Serve as the department's primary budget coordinator, helping ensure timely processing and financial accountability.

• Track departmental metrics, including official inquiries and engagement activity.
• Prepare straightforward dashboards, reports, and status updates.
• Occasionally represent the department at community or association meetings.

• Can independently manage multiple responsibilities with accuracy, efficiency, and consistent follow-through.
• Demonstrates strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Uses sound judgment when working with sensitive, detailed, or time-sensitive information.
• Can review legislative bills, municipal ordinances, regulatory materials, and other complex documents and summarize the most important information.
• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues, leaders, public officials, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Can successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Holds a valid driver's license and can operate company vehicles when needed.

• Experience working in a state or municipal government environment.
• Professional or research experience involving state legislative bills, municipal ordinances, or other legal and regulatory documents.
• Experience supporting government affairs, public policy, community relations, legislative, regulatory, or public-sector work.

• Salary/Wage info: $51.65/hour
• Bargaining unit:
  Local 1483
• Travel:
  Occasional travel, including travel to Lincoln, Nebraska

At OPPD, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports public power and the communities we serve. You will join a collaborative team and gain exposure to legislative, policy, community, and strategic issues that directly influence OPPD's ability to serve its customers and plan for the future.

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people. Our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what is right because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you are in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too, which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

EOE:
Protected Veterans/Disability