Legislative Officer, Local Affairs (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Government Relations

Job Summary

The Legislative Officer – Local Affairs facilitates the work of the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations (MOGR) and serves as the liaison between the Mayor’s Office and the Baltimore City Council, as well as other local elected officials and stakeholders. This position supports the advancement of the Mayor’s legislative agenda, assists in managing relationships with council members, and coordinates cross-departmental efforts to support legislative and policy initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Draft legislative briefings, reports, and communications for the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations.
• Track and analyze City Council bills and policy developments, providing timely and strategic recommendations.
• Support coordination between City agencies and the Mayor’s Office on legislative and political matters to ensure alignment with the mayor’s priorities.
• Afford assistance in managing relationships with City Council members and other elected officials, fostering strong and productive partnerships.
• Represent the Administration at City Council hearings, committee meetings, and public forums as needed.
• Respond to oral and written inquiries addressed to MOGR regarding general legislative matters, legislation on the mayor’s desk, and related matters.
• Investigate issues, review pending legislation, summarize information, and compose correspondence as necessary.
• Maintain effective working relationships with officials and staff of City agencies, departments, and quasi-governmental organizations.
• Afford assistance in preparing and organizing informational materials for Baltimore City Council committee hearings and other legislative meetings.
• Monitor and assess political and policy trends to provide strategic insights to the Director of Government Relations and Deputy Director for Local Affairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director for Local Affairs of Government Relations to support the effectiveness and efficiency of MOGR and the Mayor’s legislative priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Experience working in or with local government, particularly in Baltimore City. Familiarity with Baltimore City’s legislative and political landscape.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration, legislative processes, and public policy.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying research and data gathering techniques, methods and procedures, including ability to organize and analyze information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures against individual issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office, if necessary.
• Ability to attend meetings and Committee hearings outside of normal business hours which may include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to attend City Council meetings, committee hearings, or other meetings relating to the business of government relations outside of normal business hours which may include evenings and weekends.
• Experience in legislative affairs, government relations, or policy development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate political dynamics and build relationships.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to public service and the mission of the Mayor’s Office.