Legislative Director

The Legislative Director advises the Congressman on policy and legislative strategy, manages the legislative team, and is responsible for developing and carrying out the office’s legislative agenda, including committee work, in close coordination with the Congressman and Chief of Staff. The Legislative Director works closely with the Communications Director and the District Director to make sure the Congressman’s legislative work is communicated well and reflects the needs of the district. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Advising the Congressman on legislative strategy, policy positions, floor votes, and committee business, and preparing him for hearings, markups, and meetings. • Developing and executing the office’s legislative agenda, including drafting and advancing bills, amendments, and cosponsorship decisions, and building coalitions with other offices. • Managing, mentoring, and evaluating the legislative team, including Legislative Assistants, the Legislative Correspondent, and fellows or interns; assigning issue portfolios and ensuring high-quality work. • Handling a portfolio of policy issues, including those tied to the Congressman’s committee assignments. • Maintaining relationships with Massachusetts and national stakeholders, advocacy organizations, federal agencies, and Executive Branch officials, as well as other congressional offices and committee staff. • Overseeing appropriations requests, Community Project Funding requests, letters, and other legislative activity, and keeping accurate tracking of the office’s legislative work and accomplishments. • Reviewing and editing legislative memos, remarks, talking points, and constituent correspondence to ensure accuracy and consistency with the Congressman’s positions. • Working with the District Director and district staff to understand and respond to regional policy issues and constituent concerns. • Supporting the legislative team’s hiring process and professional development.