Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD! What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $93,566-154,384/year. New hires are typically brought into the organization with a starting pay between $110,000-124,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums) Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!) PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays Merit Increases STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) Location & Schedule The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees physical work location is based upon the positions job duties and requirements, customer service and responsiveness, team and individual performance, and business needs and requirements. Our current practice requires in-office work for all employees for a minimum of three days per week. Business needs and initial onboarding may require additional days in the office. Who We Are & What Youll Do The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for the fiscal health of the city. The DOF leads fiscal analysis and guidance, property assessments, budgeting, accounting functions, enforcement of fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The DOF fulfills the state statutory responsibilities for tax assessment and collection. DOF also manages the Citys debt portfolio and investment portfolio. The DOF commits to delivering these services through a financial structure that reflects the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes. The Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy is an integral member of the Department of Finances team who will hit the ground running, inspiring the department to meet its strategic plan goals, and further establishing Denver as a premier city in which to live, work and play. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities, relating to all Department of Finance legislative and government affairs issues. Serving as primary liaison between City Council and the Department of Finances, including serving as the point of contact to City Council and vice versa Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key officials outside of the Department to ensure effective development and passage of key city legislation Providing regular reports on current and upcoming legislation, in coordination with the CFO, to cabinet members, elected officials, and other key stakeholders Managing the Departments day to day legislative process through City Council, including serving as primary point of contact for Department programs and divisions advancing resolutions and ordinances through the system Assisting in resolving conflicts and answering questions related to legislative matters. Evaluating pending Department legislation for potential stakeholder interest, pain points, or questions, and develop outreach strategies to address interests Acting as a technical expert in Department legislative matters including addressing anticipated and unanticipated questions or requests in council meeting setting Developing regular and timely communications to key Department leadership and stakeholders on legislative issues Assisting in developing proactive messaging on significant or sensitive legislative issues Developing and/or reviewing supporting materials for Department legislative issues, including fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations when requested Managing and participating in legal, fiscal, and procedural monitoring activities, evaluates the effect of unforeseen developments on plans and activities, and presents to top level management suggested changes in function direction and redirection. Coordinating data from subject matter experts and develop messaging to address City Council requests for information Coordinating council member briefings with Department subject matter experts and stakeholders Providing legislative support to Department leadership as requested In collaboration Department leadership and stakeholders, assisting in relationship building and maintenance with members of City Council and City Council staff Perform other duties as assigned or requested What Youll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Three (3) or more years of direct legislative affairs, government affairs, government relations, intergovernmental relations, or legislative advocacy experience Experience working with a municipal government, state government, legislative body, elected official, City Council, state legislature, or comparable governmental organization Knowledge of public policy, municipal government, and legislative processes, including ordinances, resolutions, municipal codes, city charters, public policy development, and governmental decision-making Experience building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, governmental stakeholders, and community partners Experience representing an organization in public meetings, hearings, briefings, presentations, or other high-visibility public forums Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills Strong political acumen, sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive issues Ability to think on your feet, respond professionally under pressure, and effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong ties to the Denver community Experience as a motivated, self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s). Experience Requirement: Seven (7) years experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.) Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Application Deadline To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Cover Letter Resume Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Monday, July 20th, 2026, at 11:59pm to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CA2309 Administrator III To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $93,566.00 - $154,384.00 Target Pay $110,000-124,000/year, based on education and experience Agency Department of Finance Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. 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