Legislative Liaison

Delaware State Housing Authority

Job Location:

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Business Development

Job Summary

Description

JOB VACANCY

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $52815.00 - FULL-TIME

OFFICE LOCATION: Wilmington and/or Dover

OPENING DATE: 02/16/2026 CLOSING DATE: 03/02/2026

Looking for a career with excellent benefits

As part of the DSHA team you will haveimmediate access to health vision and dental insurance vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition assistance fitness reimbursement retirement plan and more while working to further DSHAs mission of providing safe affordable housing.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to support legislative and policy efforts by serving as DSHAs primary liaison to the Delaware General Assembly tracking and communicating legislative activity and collaborating on policy research and briefs related to affordable housing and housing-related legislation. The position also supports intern programming and leadership initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities duties and skills may be required and assigned as needed.

Collaborates with the Chief Strategy Advisor and the Director of Policy & Planning to research and advance policy recommendations to address the shortage of affordable housing units in the state.
Serves as the primary DSHA point-of-contact for the Delaware General Assembly.
Collaborate alongside the Research Analyst to produce in-depth policy briefs on pertinent housing topics for DSHA/legislative stakeholders.
Manages and updates DSHA legislative tracker; updates and supplies DSHA staff with timely information on bills making their way through the legislative process.
Communicates on current events trends conversations at Legislative Hall and DSHAs involvement in policy implementation.
In conjunction with the Research Analyst assist the Chief Strategy Advisor with the DSHA Summer Intern Program including introducing interns to the legislative process.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of DSHA HUD Federal and State programs and properties.
Ability to understand interpret track and explain complicated legislation in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to orient other employees and to explain organizational policies rules regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUDs) housing programs.
Familiarity with affordable housing policy and programs especially as it relates to Public Housing programs.
Ability to analyze state and federal legislation and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of state and federal policy and rulemaking procedures and processes.
Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and stay up to date on relevant topics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year of experience in planning public administration government affairs public policy legislative research or a closely related field.
Bachelors degree in Political Science Public Policy Economics Social Sciences or related field preferred but comparable experience or education will be considered.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to synthesize policy legislation and program data into clear summaries.
Mission-driven and collaborative with the ability to support agency goals and contribute meaningfully to team-based work.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally with a range of stakeholders including agency staff legislators community partners and the public.
Knowledge of or interest in affordable housing homelessness housing policy or community development is preferred.
Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING AND A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.

BENEFITS

These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual up to 13 paid holidays ayear liberal retirement benefitsimmediate accessto paid health short- and long-term disability and life insurance plans and voluntary dental vision and various supplemental benefit options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Applications must be completed by theclosing dateon ourwebsite(Click onAbout UsEmployment Click Here to View All Current OpeningsSelect job Scroll Down & Click Apply Now.) Contact: e-mail:

DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

As an equal opportunity employer DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests. TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777.

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM.

DescriptionJOB VACANCYLEGISLATIVE LIAISONENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $52815.00 - FULL-TIMEOFFICE LOCATION: Wilmington and/or DoverOPENING DATE: 02/16/2026 CLOSING DATE: 03/02/2026Looking for a career with excellent benefitsAs part of the DSHA team you will haveimmediate access to health vision and...