Who We Are: The Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) serves as the primary advocate for veterans, active service members, and their families across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. EOVS is committed to ensuring that veterans and their families have awareness of and access to the benefits, services, and support they have earned, and that they are treated with dignity, honor, and respect. Through its oversight of veterans' programs, state-operated Veterans' Homes, Memorial Cemeteries, outreach initiatives, and constituent services, EOVS works to improve the lives of those who have served and their loved ones. Please learn more about us here:Link to Executive Office of Veterans Services/ About Us Job Opening: The Executive Office of Veterans Services is actively seeking qualified candidates for the role ofDeputy Legislative Director. Reporting to the Legislative Director, the Deputy Legislative Director is responsible for supporting and monitoring the Executive Office of Veterans' Services (EOVS) legislative agenda, as well as policy and advocacy initiatives that impact service members, veterans, and their families. The Deputy Legislative Director will focus on the development of legislative, policy, and political strategies to promote EOVS programs, services, and Administration priorities. This role supports EOVS relations with federal, state, and local elected officials, as well as their staff, and assists in educating legislators on Veterans' Services programs, services, and the needs of the Secretariat in administering critical functions and supports. The Deputy Legislative Director manages and coordinates legislative inquiries and touchpoints to ensure accurate and timely responses, as well as consistency with Administration goals and objectives. The Deputy Legislative Director is responsible for developing and tracking agency initiatives and legislative responses, totaling hundreds of bills each legislative session. This includes monitoring the annual budget cycle, supplemental budgets, legislative amendments, and other policy initiatives that may impact EOVS operations, veterans' services, and related appropriations. This position also supports the preparation of legislative briefing materials, testimony, bill summaries, and policy memoranda for the Secretary, Legislative Director, and senior leadership team. The role works closely with program leadership across EOVS and the Governor's Office to coordinate responses to legislative and budget-related matters. The Deputy Legislative Director also plays a key role in supporting the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff with administrative support for the Secretary, including assisting with legislative meetings, hearings, public events, and stakeholder engagement activities, and ensuring the Secretary is appropriately briefed and prepared for all legislative and policy-related engagements. In addition, this role will be required to support boards, commissions, councils, working groups, and other executive or legislative meetings involving the Secretariat, including preparation of materials, meeting support, and follow-up on action items. The position will also assist with event planning and operational support for high-profile EOVS events and ceremonies, including but not limited to Veterans Day, Military Appreciation Day, and other statewide initiatives, as needed to support the Secretary and executive leadership. The Deputy Legislative Director may be required to travel statewide to support legislative meetings, EOVS events, hearings, and stakeholder engagement activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage the development, monitoring, and execution of the EOVS legislative agenda, including tracking bills, amendments, policy initiatives, and legislative priorities aligned with Secretariat and Administration goals Coordinate legislative responses Monitor the annual budget cycle and supplemental budgets Ensure timely follow-up and alignment on emerging legislative and policy issues. Lead administrative and operational efforts including staffing legislative meetings, hearings, boards, commissions, councils, working groups, and public events. Plan and coordinate initiatives and events, including but not limited to Veterans Day, Military Appreciation Day, and other stakeholder engagement activities. Prepare legislative briefing materials, testimony, bill summaries, policy memoranda, talking points Provide strategic recommendations related to high-profile initiatives, budget matters, and sensitive issues impacting veterans and their families Manage legislative relations and stakeholder engagement activities, including coordination with federal, state, and local elected officials, their staff, veteran-serving organizations, advocacy groups, and community stakeholders Determine legislative response priorities, timelines, and follow-up actions for bills, amendments, budget items, and inquiries from elected officials and stakeholders Other duties, as assigned Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of legislative, budget, and policy development processes at the state and federal levels. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare testimony, briefing materials, bill summaries, policy memoranda, and constituent responses. Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters. Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to track legislation, assess policy impacts, and gather information from multiple sources. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, stakeholders, and internal leadership. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Attendance at meetings outside of regular business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), and willingness to travel for work-related purposes as required. Valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's license required. Pre-Offer Process: A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services Organization: Executive Office of Veterans Services Title: *Deputy Legislative Director Location: Massachusetts-Boston - 15 New Chardon Street Requisition ID: 260003A3
