Policy Advisor (Sacramento)

We have an immediate opening in our Sacramento office for a full-time Policy Advisor to support the Firm’s Government Relations & Regulation Group, working with other lobbyists to represent several of the Firm’s clients before the California legislature, the governor and various state/local agencies. Our diverse client base includes both public and private sector clients in industries such as transportation, water, education, clean tech, energy and healthcare. This is a great opportunity to work closely with dynamic professionals in a highly regarded national firm.

The salary range for the position of Policy Advisor at Nossaman is $100,000 to $135,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary for this position is reasonably expected to be set within this range. However, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Assist managing lobbying clients and implementing their advocacy goals. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Monitor legislation, legislative hearings and Executive Branch policy initiatives, and report back to clients all relevant information
  • Coordinate advocacy days, and prepare advocacy documents and talking points on behalf of clients
  • Attend and participate in legislative hearings and testify when appropriate, on behalf of clients
  • Lead advocacy meetings relevant to client priorities
  • Generate position papers, letters, and strategy memos for clients
  • Keep clients informed about new political developments on a regular basis
• Research and track funding opportunities at various state agencies
• Provide modest administrative support to the group

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, is required 
• Prior legislative experience is required
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), professional demeanor and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

The successful candidate must be proactive, customer service oriented, energetic and reliable. As with all Firm positions, impeccable integrity, excellent judgment, and sensitivity to others are essential. Enthusiasm, diverse interests, and a good sense of humor are also useful and appreciated. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online.

Agency submissions by invitation only. Unsolicited agency submissions will not be accepted.

Nossaman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is the Firm’s policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), religious creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
 
Nossaman LLP is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.