Deputy Director of Federal Affairs

Duties

• Track, analyze, and report on issues of importance at the federal level that will impact the State of New Mexico.
• Summarize highly technical content in briefings for dissemination to colleagues, state agencies, congressional staff, and other external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and maintain relationships with federal agency contacts, governors’ state-federal liaisons from other states, and congressional staff.
• Act as a primary point of communication and coordination with staff of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation.
• Meet with state agencies to understand their needs and challenges in interaction with the federal government and develop recommendations to address those needs.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a related policy/political role.
• Experience working with or for federal, state, or local government.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with remote meetings and remote meeting platforms.
• Flexibility to participate in evening meetings when necessary.

Desired Experience

• Five or more years of experience in a related policy/political role.
• Experience developing and analyzing policy.
• Experience with the annual federal appropriations process.