Senior Policy Advisor

Senator Tim Sheehy seeks to hire a proactive, resourceful individual responsible to lead policy development. Applicants must have substantial experience on the Hill and advanced knowledge of the Senate Legislative process and policies.

 Responsibilities will include, but no limited to:

• Serve as an expert advisor on the full range of complex policy issues that the senator must address.
• Develop and nurture outside and 3rd party coalitions both in Montana and DC
• Monitor developments within assigned policy portfolio, committees, and on the Senate floor.
• Assist legislative staff in forming and advancing legislative proposals; draft, analyze, and track amendments and legislation on the Senate and House floors.
• Develop recommendations for votes and co-sponsorship of bills.
• Prepare the senator for hearings and meetings by writing background reports and memoranda, briefing them on current issues or legislation, and staffing them at committee hearings and executive sessions.
• Write talking points, floor statements, and remarks.
• Propose and execute oversight projects.
• Review and approve legislative correspondence.
• Represent the senator in meetings with constituents, external stakeholders in the private and public sector, and relevant congressional staff; liaise with committee and agency staff.
• Must be able to represent the Senator in meetings with constituents, key external stakeholders in private and public sectors, and relevant congressional staff.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to work under high pressure and time-based conditions.

Preferred Experience:

• 6+ years of related policy experience.
• BA, Juris Doctorate, or advanced degree.
• Demonstrated success at advancing policy initiatives and coalition building
• Leadership and interpersonal skills that value service, collaboration, and creativity.
• Strong time management skills and ability to write quickly under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills backed by rigorous editing and fact-checking skills.