Senior Federal Policy Advisor

JOB TITLE:

Senior Federal Policy Advisor (Budget, Tax and Financial Services)

PROGRAM:
Federal Affairs

SALARY: $112,620 annually

LOCATION:

Washington, D.C.

-Hybrid

STATUS:
Full-time

Are you ready to join an organization with an extraordinary mission? The National Conference of State Legislatures offers careers where you can use your skills, knowledge, and experience to truly make a difference. NCSL’s mission is purposeful – strengthening the legislative institution. From informing effective policies and promoting communication among state legislatures, to ensuring states have a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system, our team works in service of legislatures.

And, with a commitment to constantly innovating all resources and services to meet the evolving needs of members, NCSL has earned the reputation as the nation’s most trusted bipartisan membership organization for legislators and legislative staff. Our success serving NCSL members relies on our team of passionate, dedicated professionals who work diligently to strengthen the legislative institution. Join our team and contribute to this unique, essential mission.

NCSL has a flexible remote work policy. Building and maintaining our organizational culture is critical and we do so by bringing staff together, in person, for four consecutive days every six (6) weeks. The remote work policy provides the freedom to work from anywhere with the requirement that staff travel on their own fare to the NCSL office for four days every six (6) weeks for team meetings and professional development.

The Senior Federal Policy Advisor leads NCSL’s work on an assigned portfolio of federal policy issues with direct implications for states. The position tracks federal developments, evaluates their effect on states, and provides legislators and legislative staff with timely information, analysis, and technical assistance.

Working closely with legislators, the senior federal policy advisor helps develop policy positions and carries out advocacy strategies to advance those positions before Congress, federal agencies, and other national organizations. The position also oversees committee work within the assigned portfolio and serves as a primary contact for policymakers, partner organizations, and subject matter experts.

The senior federal policy advisor works independently on day-to-day responsibilities while consulting with senior staff and NCSL leadership on policy direction, advocacy strategy, and emerging or sensitive issues. This individual is required to protect confidential and sensitive information.

• Demonstrating and maintaining expertise in federal budgets, tax policy, banking and financial services
• Translating complex legislative and regulatory developments into practical information for legislators and legislative staff
• Evaluating the policy, programmatic, and intergovernmental effects of proposed and enacted federal actions
• Responding to research and technical assistance requests from legislators and legislative staff
• Preparing clear, nonpartisan analyses of federal legislation, regulations, programs, and administrative actions
• Connecting legislators with members of Congress and congressional staff, federal agency officials, and other experts as appropriate
• Working with legislators on NCSL standing committees to identify priorities and develop policy positions
• Developing and carrying out federal advocacy strategies
• Representing NCSL’s policy positions and the state legislative perspective in meetings with Congress, federal agencies, national organizations, and other stakeholders
• Participating in coalitions and collaborative efforts that support state legislative interests
• Providing federal officials and…