Job Number:
HoR-177-26-HC
Date Posted:
April 14, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Director
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Hon. Pablo José Hernández
Reports To:
Chief of Staff
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
HernandezJobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández, seeks an experienced Legislative Director to lead a high-performing legislative team and drive a strategic, organized, and proactive policy operation.
Responsibilities:
Advise the Member on all legislative policy areas, Maintain up-to-date status reports on all legislation affecting the district, legislation for which the Member is a principal sponsor, and legislation for which the Member is a cosponsor, Work closely and promptly with the communications team to revise press releases, talking points, and other materials for the Member, Work closely and collaborate with the Senior Counsel on advancing the Member's long-term legislative strategy, Manage and lead the legislative team, including setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring accountability, Establish and maintain clear internal processes for legislative operations (approvals, briefings, tracking systems), Serve as the primary liaison between the legislative team and the Member, ensuring alignment on priorities and positions, Oversee the development and execution of the office's legislative agenda, Ensure timely and accurate tracking of cosponsorships, letters, appropriations requests, and other legislative activity
Qualifications:
At least 3-5 years of legislative experience in a congressional office—this is not an entry-level position, Strong management and leadership experience in a congressional environment, Demonstrated ability to create structure, manage competing priorities, and operate under deadlines, Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Full professional fluency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken) required, Ability to lead a team collaboratively while maintaining accountability, Experience with appropriations and the legislative process, Puerto Rico ties and extensive knowledge of Puerto Rican issues strongly preferred
Instructions:
Send in a single PDF a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to HernandezJobs@mail.house.gov with the following subject line: "Hernandez LD—[Last Name]" by Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Other:
The office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
