Legislative Assistant or Senior Policy Advisor

Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) seeks a highly talented and motivated Legislative Assistant or Senior Policy Advisor in her Washington, DC office – position title dependent on experience. The primary responsibility for this position will be handling the Member’s work on telecommunications issues as a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Other priority issues in the legislative portfolio include; housing|homelessness, labor, education, and other issues as assigned. 

Responsibilities will include drafting legislation, policy letters, memos, and talking points, preparing for and staffing committee hearings, making vote recommendations, meeting and maintaining relationships with constituents and advocacy groups, working closely with the communications team and district staff, advancing a number of the Member’s legislative priorities, and other tasks as required. The position requires strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment, and to work collaboratively in a team environment.

This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of Capitol Hill or relevant policy experience, be highly motivated, detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational and time-management skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. 

Candidates with previous experience in telecommunications policy and working knowledge of the FCC and NTIA are preferred. Applicants should also have experience with coalition building and the ability to maintain strategic relationships with constituent organizations. 

Previous experience working on housing and homelessness issues, Los Angeles Metro Area|Southern California ties, and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Salary range is $60-80,000 - commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, two references, and two writing samples with “Telecomm Legislative Assistant” in the subject line to CA44Resumes@mail.house.gov.

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.