Legislative Affairs Manager

About the role

The Legislative Affairs Manager is a key member of the Government Affairs team responsible for advancing the Agency’s legislative priorities and supporting external engagement, policy coordination, legislative research, and constituent services activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with state and federal legislators, legislative staff, congressional offices, public agencies, industry organizations, and external stakeholders
• Serve as a critical liaison between the Agency, elected officials, legislative staff, public agencies, external stakeholders, and internal business teams
• Represent the Agency at the Massachusetts State House and legislative events
• Monitor legislative priorities, emerging policy issues, and political developments relevant to the Agency
• Aid in identifying opportunities for Agency engagement, advocacy efforts, and strategic relationship development
• Manage and respond to legislative and constituent inquiries on behalf of the Agency, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional communication
• Support constituent service activities that strengthen legislative relationships and advance Agency priorities
• Monitor, track, analyze, and summarize state and federal legislation, regulatory activity, hearings, and policy developments impacting housing and Agency operations and prepare recommendations, briefings, updates, and follow-up actions for leadership and internal stakeholders
• Maintain internal legislative tracking systems, reports, and policy summaries
• Leverage Agency-approved AI tools and other technology resources to support research and analysis, applying professional judgment to validate information and ensure accuracy and strategic alignment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for constituent services within the Government Affairs team
• Identify recurring themes, issues, or service needs raised by constituents and elevate them internally to help inform policy, program enhancements, and legislative strategy
• Maintain constituent tracking systems, databases, and reporting tools to support follow-up, trend identification, and service delivery
• Prepare constituent correspondence, talking points, summaries, and follow-up documentation for Executive Leadership, the Director of Government Affairs, and legislative partners
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather information, resolve constituent issues, and ensure consistent messaging aligned with Agency policies and procedures
• Support constituent services activities that strengthen legislative relationships and public trust
• Coordinate legislative meetings, stakeholder engagement activities, hearings, and external events
• Prepare agendas, briefing packets, logistics, follow-up items, and engagement tracking reports
• Maintain legislative contact databases, CRM systems, and engagement tracking tools
• Ensure timely follow-up and coordination across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen tracking, reporting, and operational efficiency within Government Affairs
• Prepare clear, concise, and audience-appropriate written materials, including briefings, correspondence, summaries, and presentations

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, legislative affairs, public policy, external affairs, stakeholder engagement, or related fields
• Experience working with or supporting state and/or federal legislative bodies, elected officials, public agencies, or external stakeholders
• Experience monitoring, analyzing, and summarizing legislation, regulations, and public policy issues
• Demonstrated ability to prepare briefing materials and executive communications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn tracking and reporting systems

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Massachusetts legislative processes, committee structures, and budget cycles
• Experience working at or with the Massachusetts State House, legislative offices, quasi-public agencies, or government relations organizations
• Experience in housing policy, affordable housing finance, community development, or related public policy areas
• Experience with legislative tracking platforms, CRM systems, or AI research tools
• Experience managing constituent services or legislative response coordination
• Experience supporting legislative or advocacy initiatives
• Experience preparing testimony or executive-level materials

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strategic and critical thinker with the dual capacity to see the big picture and attend to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong political acumen with the ability to navigate complex policy environments with diplomacy and sound judgement
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the Agency
• Comfortable multitasking, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and public service excellence
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission-driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

Pay

$94,184.76 – $122,440.29

Schedule

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.