US House of Representatives Hiring for Legislative Director at Washington DC-Baltimore Area Full Time

Organization

U.S. House of Representatives, Member Office (Democrat)

Position Title

Legislative Director

Position Type

Full-Time, Partial Remote Flexibilities

Position Location

Washington, D.C.

Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance.

Position Description

The Office of a Congress Member from Florida seeks a Legislative Director to lead and manage the Member’s legislative agenda including, but not limited to, higher education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and appropriations.

Duties:

• Lead the development and execution of legislative priorities.
• Effectively manage and empower legislative staff to advance the Member’s agenda.
• Supervise legislative, policy, and constituent correspondence operations.
• Prepare and brief the Member for meetings, hearings, markups, votes, and other engagements.
• Draft and review bills, memos, talking points, floor speeches, op-eds, and committee materials.
• Maintain current status reports on all legislation pertinent to the district, sponsored or cosponsored by the Congresswoman.
• Collaborate with Senate offices on companion bills and develop new legislation based on the Member’s initiatives in the Florida legislature.
• Assist organizations and constituents within the district on federal matters.
• Establish and implement systems for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting quantitative data regarding legislative activities, constituent engagement, and policy impact, furnishing insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor, and District staff to devise comprehensive legislative strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Extensive expertise in policy and management.
• Demonstrated comprehension of the legislative process, encompassing House floor and committee procedures.
• Advanced writing, communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Established relationships and experience collaborating with federal agencies and advocates.
• Strong academic credentials.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience as Legislative Director or senior policy staff.
• Minimum of 7 years of legislative experience in a Congressional office and 3 years of management experience.
• Familiarity with issues under the jurisdiction of the Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Appropriations, or Judiciary Committees.
• Demonstrable proficiency in crafting floor speeches, statements, talking points, questions, op-eds, and letters.
• Graduate or law degree.
• Knowledge of or connections to Florida.

Location and Compensation

This position is based in the Washington, D.C. office with occasional travel to Florida. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement benefits with employer match, paid leave for sick, bereavement, vacation, and parental purposes, transit or parking benefits, life insurance coverage, and student loan repayment.

How To Apply

The application portal will close in 7 days or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.

Employment Eligibility

The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B)
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law)