Manager of Government Affairs; Remote from

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience.

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As our new Manager of Government Affairs in the Enterprise Standard, Policy and Governance group, you will support the OIT Executive Staff by serving as the leader of Legislative Liaisons, and Policy Advisors, being a subject matter expert on OIT’s strategy for legislation and policy, developing communication materials, being the conduit of information between the department subject matter experts and the Legislature, and providing leadership, direction, management and supervision for the Government Affairs team.

You will be relied upon by OIT’s Executive Director and OIT’s Executive Staff to provide technical and financial expertise on legislative proposals and assist with written communications to legislators. You will conduct technical/financial research and analysis on: existing programs; proposals for new legislation; the impact of proposed legislation and/or bills on OIT; and recommend changes (e.g. policy, statutory, systems, programs, etc.)

for improvement or action based on analysis to the executive management. You will coordinate the engagement of legislators regarding OIT legislation and budget proposals and the communication of complex IT programs administered by OIT, and all related policies and changes between OIT, legislators, and other key stakeholders.

• Coordinating the development of performance objectives related to OIT’s government affairs (legislation, policies, rules, etc.) to meet the strategic activities and strategic goals.
• Leading formal projects and initiatives to help OIT meet current and future goals and objectives related to OIT’s government affairs. This includes tracking and reviewing project progress and providing updates.
• Participating in strategic planning, including metric development, to provide input and alignment with the Governor’s Office goals, OIT’s Wildly Important Goals (WIGS), and related or influential legislation, rules or policy changes.
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), memorandums, guidance, or other documentation related to OIT’s Government Affairs and the work of the team.
• Supervision of staff which includes, but is not limited to: regular communication and check in with the team, creating performance plans, performance evaluations, mid-year reviews, and providing approvals as needed for time cards, requests, etc. As needed, address unsatisfactory employee performance as delegated and in a timely manner, within…