Legislative Policy Manager - Management Analyst 4

About the role

The Legislative Policy Manager, Management Analyst 4 position within the Education Department is responsible for providing annual policy development and management, interagency project management, and legislative coordination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the legislative process, represent MDE at the legislature, and assist with assessing the impact of existing and proposed legislation.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and coordinating the planning process efforts for legislative policy and budget initiatives on behalf of MDE.
• Review and summarize legislative changes, develop presentations to explain legislative changes, and effectively respond to stakeholder and constituent questions about legislation.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience legislative or government affairs experience in a state, tribal, federal, or local government.
• A Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; and an Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in tracking legislation, monitoring government hearings, and conducting research on legislative proposals.
• Experience creating policy with a team or independently.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with various levels of employees to articulate issues concisely and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state policies, procedures, and practices in the areas of education.
• Knowledge of communication strategies and practices sufficient to disseminate information to a wide audience.
• Excellent human relations skills and demonstrated experience managing and building relationships with legislators and staff, education organizations, state agencies, and other interested parties.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and formulation of statewide policy proposal packages.
• Experience supporting issues related to educational equity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated information effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability working and developing relationships with diverse groups in a respectful and inclusive manner.
• Managing processes for developing, tracking, and seeking input on legislation.
• Experience in legislative advocacy and developing hearing testimony and related materials.
• Experience with aligning legislative initiatives with institutional priorities.

Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with legislative processes and government hearings.
• Ability to develop and present policy proposals.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.