Legislative Director

Senator Tim Sheehy seeks to hire a proactive, resourceful individual responsible for developing and executing the legislative program and setting goals and objectives for the legislative staff. Your insights and strategic mindset will help the Chief of Staff advance policy initiatives set by the office. Applicants must have substantial experience on the Hill and advanced knowledge of the Senate Legislative process.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads the development and implementation of policy and legislative strategies with the Senator and Chief of Staff guidance.
• Coordinate with the Communication Director to incorporate legislative strategy into the office communications plan.
• Coordinate briefings with the Senator regarding current legislation or policy developments.
• Manage and advance a portfolio of legislative issues, including the Senator’s Committee work.
• Recommend strategies and tactics on bills and positions.
• Must be able to represent the Senator in meetings with constituents, key external stakeholders in private and public sectors, and relevant congressional staff.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship and manage a robust constituent correspondence program with stakeholders and within the office.
• Travel with the Senator regionally and internationally as necessary.
• Manage a legislative team of at least six (6) employees.
• Ensure a highly motivated legislative team monitor performance and make adjustments as necessary.
• 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.
• Security clearance preferred TS-SCI

Preferred Experience:

• 6+ years of policy or legislative experience.
• 3+ years of management experience as a legislative director.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Demonstrated success at advancing policy initiatives.
• 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.