Senior Legislative & Government Relations Strategist

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Support OHCS programs, staff, and executive leadership .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $7,537 - $11,098 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legislative strategy development and implementation, with a strong focus on housing and community service policies. Capable of analyzing complex policies and effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legislative Strategy DevelopmentPublic Administration KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsExpert Oral and Written CommunicationRelationship Cultivation

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisLegislative MonitoringStrategic PlanningProject CoordinationReport Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationCultural CompetenceRespectful Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Housing PoliciesCommunity ServicesSocial Justice IssuesFederal LegislationGovernment Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support OHCS programs, staff, and executive leadership
Develop and implement local, state, and federal legislative strategies supporting the agency's mission, vision, priorities, and goals
Strategically plan, advise on, and orchestrate the agency legislative agenda and government-relations priorities
Monitor legislative committees
Engage with partners, local governments, industry advocates, the Oregon State Legislature, and the Office of the Governor
Participate in legislation development
Coordinate effectively across departments
Prepare agency leadership for legislative presentations and policy analysis
Monitor impacts of federal legislation and federal rules on OHCS programs
Advise the Assistant Director of Government Relations on communicating federal and state actions to local partners, the Congressional delegation, and federal advocacy partners
Coordinate agencywide legislative projects
Ensure legislative intent is met during implementation
Ensure legislators and partners are engaged effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work
OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience supporting the classification's knowledge and skills
Knowledge of public and legislative procedures, with a focus on housing and community service policies
Ability to analyze complex policies and effectively communicate analyses to stakeholders, including delivering reports for legislative purposes
Ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities
Knowledge of social justice issues and understanding of how racism impacts housing outcomes
Expert oral and written communication for public participation and other government processes
Ability to disseminate complex information in plain language, including agency policies, statutes, and industry reports
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record if choosing to drive a motor vehicle for official State business, or an alternate method of transportation
Resume and cover letter required
Cover letter must demonstrate how the applicant meets the desired attributes
Authorization to work in the United States; OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship
Finalists subject to a computerized criminal history check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career growth and cross-training
Work/life balance and overall wellness support
Employer-paid health insurance
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Eleven paid holidays
Three paid personal days
Flexible spending accounts
Employer contribution retirement plan (PERS)
Additional 6.95% salary range for PERS-qualifying candidates
Veterans' preference for eligible veterans who meet the qualifications