Government Relations Analyst

About the role

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Government Relations Analyst to support legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and community outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts. This role will also assist with intergovernmental relations and support building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency partners, and external community stakeholders across the San Gabriel Valley.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze legislative developments at the local, state, and federal levels in coordination with SGVCOG’s advocacy team, identifying potential impacts on agency priorities and member cities.
• Prepare legislative analyses, reports, memos, and briefing materials to support decision-making.
• Plan and coordinate special events, including public meetings, press conferences, media briefings, and community engagements.
• Draft talking points, speeches, correspondence and advocacy materials.
• Identify funding opportunities and support grand development, coordination and compliance efforts.
• Implement public outreach and community stakeholder engagement strategies to increase awareness of SGVCOG projects, programs and initiatives.
• Provide administrative and technical support to SGVCOG policy committees, technical advisory committees and working groups, and the Governing Board, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination, and compliance with the Brown Act.
• Deliver presentations and updates to the Governing Board, committees, and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with elected officials, agency partners, and community stakeholders.
• Aid in program budgeting, fiscal tracking, and consultant management.
• Attend meetings and community events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of San Gabriel Valley communities and regional priorities.
• Public sector operations and best practices.
• Legislative research, analysis, and policy development.
• Grant coordination and administration.
• Community outreach, public engagement, and media strategies.
• Event planning and coordination principles.

Qualifications

• Government Relations Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field. At least two years of experience in legislative research and analysis, including bill tracking and policy analysis.
• Senior Government Relations Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field. At least five years of experience in independent legislative research and analysis, including bill tracking and policy analysis. Preferred: Bilingual skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish). Preferred: Experience working at a government entity, non-profit, or equivalent entity.

Skills

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing on complex topics.
• Analyze information and make presentations on SGVCOG projects and programs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exercise sound judgement and creative problem-solving.
• Deliver high quality, timely, and detail-oriented work.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Cafeteria-style health plan with contributions from the agency.
• Retirement benefits: Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Tuition reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year for qualified courses after one year of employment.
• Paid time off: Vacation time, sick time, and holidays.