Chief Government And Community Affairs Liaison
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYThe Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizonas workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs in line with Governor Hobbss vision. Collaborating with state federal local tribal educational business labor and community partners OEO serves as the states workforce planning coordinator conducts economic and demographic research and provides employment and demographic analysis. |
CHIEF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LIAISON
| Job Location: |
1400 West Washington Street
Phoenix AZ 85007
| Posting Details: |
Salary: Up to $114750 (DOE)
Grade: 28
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
| Job Summary: |
The Chief Legislative Liaison will report to the OEO Director and will be responsible for planning directing and managing the departments legislative interests. Duties include tracking legislation preparing leadership for legislative testimony and representing the department at key meetings with the Governors Office and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC).
The Chief Government and Community Affairs Liaison will also manage special projects providing comprehensive research and strategic recommendations to the Directors Office to support departmental goals and initiatives. The Chief Legislative Liaison will be supported by a tribal liaison who can also support policy research and analysis.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
| Job Duties: |
Legislative Affairs:
Lead legislative affairs for the Department including acting as the designated agency lobbyist and liaison with the Arizona State Legislature Governors office and other federal state local and private entities
Working with the executive branch and the Director to formulate policy and provide feedback to the legislature on bills
Tracks legislative activity and speaks on behalf of the department on matters of legislative policy
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with lobbyists and external partners
Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs:
Directing the agencys intergovernmental affairs strategy for local government engagement statewide particularly for the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) and Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) which primarily serve rural communities and require periodic travel
Collaborating closely with the Deputy Director and Public Affairs Manager on marketing and public relations initiatives
This includes communicating programs and encouraging the use of authoritative resources
Private Sector Collaboration:
Managing relationships with community and industry associations as well as individual businesses to identify collaboration opportunities and connect them with agency resources
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
State legislative processes and parliamentary procedures governing the legislative process
OEO policies procedures and organizational structure
Workforce and economic development in Arizona
Operations of the State government
Business engagement strategies
Skills in:
Interpreting and understanding state and federal laws and legislation
Developing relationships with private sector entities
Negotiations and problem resolution
Written and verbal communication
Drafting bills and amendments
Discretion and discernment
Supervision and leadership
Ability to:
Coordinate thorough and accurate responses to informational requests and constituent inquiries from the Legislature
Participate in developing correspondence on key policy issues and other critical matters
Build relationships with stakeholders including public and private sector stakeholders
Educate and garner support for legislation impacting OEO
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Manage and organize projects and group efforts
| Selective Preference(s): |
Three (3) years of combined work experience preferably in Arizona in any of the following areas: lobbying legislative activities political subdivisions policy/public affairs or other legislative environments
A Bachelors Degree in political science public administration government business communications or a related field
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
| Benefits: |
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Retirement plan
Health and dental insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
