Sr. Analyst, Legislative Affairs
Sr. Analyst, Legislative Affairs
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$ 68640 - 95803
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Job Description
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
- Monitor and analyze proposed legislation regulatory changes and budget proposals that impact LAHSA and the local homeless services system.
- Research key policy issues and maintain timely awareness of legislation and policy developments related to homelessness in the Los Angeles region.
- Prepare briefings policy memos legislative updates and other materials as needed for LAHSA staff and executive team.
- Develop analysis and recommended LAHSA positions and strategies regarding pending legislation.
- Draft and prepare public comments and letters of support on proposed legislation and policies that align with LAHSAs mission and legislative priorities.
- Serve as liaison to elected offices and community stakeholders and educate partners on LAHSAs programs system impacts and other issues relating to homelessness and housing in Los Angeles.
- Keep LAHSA executive team LAHSA Commission and staff informed of current and proposed legislation affecting LAHSA and the local homeless services system.
- Work with LAHSA management and staff to develop and execute LAHSAs legislative agenda and priorities to formulate strategies to advance these priorities.
- Attend public meetings to stay informed of proposed legislation and policy changes that affect the local homeless services system. Coordinate and facilitate meetings or convening groups as assigned.
- Present before the LAHSA Commission and related committees community stakeholder convenings and in other public settings; embodies the values of LAHSA in these external environments while aligning with latest agency talking points and messaging
- Independently manage portfolio of work while also actively supporting the work of other staff on the team and agencywide as part of a collaborative work culture
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of legislative process and procedures at the municipal county state and federal level.
- Strong analytical skills with emphasis on policy analysis and research.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including comfort interacting with elected offices and community stakeholders and a track record of cultivating successful external relationships with elected offices and other community stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including working with stakeholders across different agencies and departments to produce strong written products that reflect agency priorities
- Ability to work independently and proactively while balancing multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with the homelessness sector housing programs and/or systems that impact people experiencing homelessness.
- Demonstrated record of increasing current or previous employers footprint at respective legislative level
- Detailoriented organized meets deadlines and generates recommendations for work products and outreach strategies for the respective legislative bodies they cover
- Values continuous improvement and growth both personally and within the team they work in.
Training & Experience
- Proven professional experience and educational background.
Schedule
- The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite as necessary to accomplish LAHSA business.
Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213); or via email at.
We are an Equal Opportunity / EVerify Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
