Legislative Affairs Manager

POSITION TITLE: Legislative Affairs Manager SALARY: Pay Range: 11-12 Starting Salary: $95,000 to $102,000 annual DOE/DOQ DEPARTMENT: Communications LOCATION: Position located at Nixyáawii Governance Center, Mission, Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits package EXEMPT SUPERVISED BY: Communications Director OPENING DATE: October 31, 2023 CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2023 CTUIR MISSION STATEMENT Exercise the Tribe?s sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES At the direction of the Communications Director, the Legislative Affairs Manager will assist the Office of the Executive Director and Board of Trustees in tracking and analyzing legislation that may affect the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).
The Legislative Affairs Manager will also be responsible for developing and recommending strategies and actions related to legislation at the local, state, and federal levels, and will serve as the primary staff liaison with the CTUIR?s federal and state lobbyists.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Promote CTUIR legislative priorities and issues to Congressional representatives, federal administrative officials, Oregon and Washington legislative representatives, and Oregon and Washington government officials.
Provide tribal leaders with information, processes, and tools needed to establish legislative goals and strategies for the CTUIR.
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Provide technical assistance s in developing legislative strategies and drafting legislation on behalf of the Tribe.
Develop forecasts of tribal needs, resources, and opportunities related to legislative and intergovernmental affairs.
Track and remain up to date on proposed legislation (at local, state and federal levels) that may affect or involve tribal rights, responsibilities, privileges, and CTUIR programs.
Coordinate analysis of proposed legislation with Tribal staff and policy representatives and assist in developing the most appropriate response or actions.
Take the lead on coordinating briefing memos and talking points for tribal leadership concerning engagement with legislative representatives and government officials.
Take the lead in developing and writing testimony to be presented before the Oregon and Washington State Legislatures or U.
S.
Congress.
Coordinate with key staff and policy representatives to determine the basis of the testimony.
Provide timely, regular Legislative Report to the Board of Trustees updates on the status of proposed legislation and other legislative activities.
Develop and maintain internal communications processes to ensure the Tribe?s awareness of federal and state legislation that may affect the organization including utilizing all available resources.
Maintain regular communication with the Tribe's lobbyists who operate in Salem, Oregon, Olympia, Washington, and Washington, DC.
Provide information to tribal leaders, and key staff, on the lobbyists' observations and recommendations.
Provide direction and assignments to the tribal lobbyists based on strategies and discussions with tribal leaders.
Ensure lobbyists meet contract deliverables and communicate with the Communications Director and Office of the Executive Director about contract deliverables and issues.
Organize and participate in tours and meetings involving elected or public officials and staff as needed for promotion of CTUIR rights or interests.
Promote tribal community participation in local, state, and federal elections through coordination with CTUIR Departments.
Monitor federal and state agency policy and administrative rule-making activities and advise other CTUIR departments on relevant rule-making.
Maintain confidentiality of information relating to policy development and analysis.
Other duties as assigned by the Communication Director related to the position and scope of work.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None, except on occasion as delegated in writing by the Communications Director.
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY: Program budget as delegated by the Communications Director.
ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS: Executive Suite