LEGISLATIVE POLICY LIAISON

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY LIAISON

Job Location:

Department of Veterans' Services 
1688 West Adams Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually

Grade: 24

Closing Date: June 15, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for an outstanding Legislative Policy Administrator. This exciting, high- profile role works closely with the Director of the agency and is responsible for independently monitoring, researching, analyzing, and testifying on various pieces of veteran related legislation.

Your rewards:
• The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness, employee assistance programs, and so much more!

Your Contribution:
• Provide the highest quality services to veterans
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Monitors all veteran-related legislation during session

Creates a weekly legislative update that is provided to the management team and all major veterans’ organizations in the state

Briefs veterans’ organizations on legislation on a regular basis and responds to any questions they may have regarding legislation

Represents the agency at committee or stakeholder meetings, as well as during discussions with lobbyists and legislators concerning assigned bills

Schedules and attends meetings to discuss the impact of legislation and policy

Works with the agency leadership team and stakeholders to properly handle veteran-related issues

Reports results and takes appropriate action

Communicates on an ongoing basis with members of the Arizona Legislature and Arizona’s Congressional delegation and responds to their questions regarding veteran's issues and constituent inquiries

Serves as the agency contact for constituent inquiries from the Governor’s Office

Responds to inquiries from other governmental agencies

Acts as the agency Ombudsman and contact for the Arizona State Ombudsman

Keeps the Governor's Office informed of the legislative priorities of the agency

Files quarterly and annual reports with the Secretary of State office on behalf of the agency

In coordination with the agency Public Information Officer, writes speeches for the Director and other officials within the agency; Makes presentations at the Director's request

Independently researches issues and their impact on bills and amendments while communicating and distributing findings appropriately and timely

Reads and tracks fiscal notes, amendments, and bill summaries

Analyzes amendments and impact on bill status

Maintains communication with legislative staff concerning legislative activity and sets up meetings as necessary

Prepares agency implementation plan, working with appropriate areas and designated representatives to ensure timely and accurate implementation of legislation

Summarizes status and compares to overall implementation plan calendars; Monitors and alerts appropriate person if problems are discovered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

The agency’s mission, objectives, organization, programs, policies, and procedures

Agency legislation and goals

The veteran community

The legislative process including bill introduction and procedures, testimony, protocol, and committee structure

Research and statistical procedures

Methods of obtaining data and procedures for analysis and interpretation of data

Federal and state laws and regulations concerning veterans and their families

Skill in:

Verbal and written communication

Math, as necessary to compile data and provide statistics

Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships

Using a personal computer and associated software for business correspondence, email communications, etc.

Analytical and problem solving skills

Preparation of materials for verbal, visual, and written presentation

Organization and time management

Record maintenance

Take notes, compose correspondence, and prepare reports

Ability to:

Speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively with professionalism and tact

Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures

Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness

Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions

Selective Preference(s):

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in public affairs, public policy, public administration, political science or a related field

Previous experience working with the legislative process

Pre-Employment Requirements:

In and out-of-state travel

Valid Arizona Driver's License is required

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

 

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).  Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at recruiting@azdvs.gov or (602) 781- 7032 for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.