Director of Congressional Affairs for New York AG (6452)

Office of the New York State Attorney General • New York, NY • 2h ago

Executive Division Director of Congressional Affairs New York CityReference No. EXECNYCDCA_6452Application Deadline is July 31, 2026Salary is $146,854 + $4,000 in location payTo be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/otherThe Office of the New York State Attorney Generals (OAG) Executive Division is seeking an experienced professional to identify, recommend, and pursue opportunities to advance the Attorney Generals (AG) Congressional priorities as Director of Congressional Affairs in New York City. As the People's Lawyer, the AG serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations, and its natural resources. The OAG also brings affirmative litigation and develops policy initiatives on topics including civil rights, voting rights, health care, environmental protection, labor, financial regulation and enforcement, public integrity, consumer protection, housing, drug trafficking, and nonprofit law. The Director of Congressional Affairs reports to the Senior Advisor for Policy and Legislative Affairs and the Deputy Chief of Staff. Duties: Identify opportunities, develop strategies, and implement tactics that advance the AGs Congressional priorities; Represent OAG by leveraging new and existing relationships to foster partnerships with Members of Congress, their staff, key Congressional committees, and other external stakeholders; Track and analyze key legislation, monitor relevant news and political developments, and escalate as needed to keep OAG staff informed; Coordinate advocacy efforts across internal teams on Congressional legislation that relates to the AGs priorities, including collaborating with Executive staff, Policy and Legislation, Intergovernmental Affairs, the Press Office, and OAGs legal bureaus; Advise Executive and legal staff on the nuances of the legislative process, key policy areas, and the relevant political landscape; Conduct policy and legislative research and draft memos and other materials for meetings, presentations, and events; Prepare policy briefs, talking points, testimony, and other advocacy materials for the AG and her Executive staff; Communicate with Members of Congress and their staff regarding pending or potential legislation that is of interest to OAG; and Organize and/or participate in special projects, including those that are related to the implementation of key legislation and policy. Qualifications: A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in or with the Congressional legislative process in either congressional, policy, and/or government relations roles reflecting an increasing level of responsibility and impact; Excellent communication (both verbal and written), research, analytical, interpersonal, relationship management, and strategic thinking skills; Ability to foster and maintain productive and effective relationships with Members of Congress, their teams, and other stakeholders/partners; A deep, substantive knowledge of the Congressional legislative process and relevant political landscape; Demonstrated ability to rapidly analyze, understand, and communicate complex/technical legislative and policy concepts through a political lens; Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, including self-managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines; Highly collaborative with the willingness to participate in other OAG projects and initiatives as determined by Executive leadership; and Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, and for some travel to Washington, D.C. is required.Preferred Skills and Experience: A graduate degree, such as an MPA or MPP, or a law degree; Prior Capitol Hill experience with New York ties; and Prior work experience supporting a high-profile, elected official.The annual salary for this position is $14

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