Legislative Director (Consultant Advisor 1)
State of OregonInitial Posting Date:
12/01/2025Application Deadline:
12/12/2025Agency:
Department of Administrative ServicesSalary Range:
$8,504 - $12,522Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Legislative Director (Consultant Advisor 1)Job Description:
Legislative Director (Consultant Advisor 1)
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Salem, Oregon (Hybrid*)
Salary: $8,097-$12,522 (PERS eligible $8,658-$13,392**)
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Legislative Director to serve as the department’s senior policy advisor and primary liaison to the Oregon Legislature.
As Legislative Director, you will lead the development of agency legislation, coordinate enterprise-wide policy strategy, and advise the DAS Director, executive leadership, and the Governor’s Office on issues with statewide significance. You will also serve as DAS’s Tribal Liaison, ensuring strong government-to-government relationships with Oregon’s Sovereign Tribal Governments.
What You’ll Do
Lead DAS’s legislative strategy and serve as a senior policy advisor to the DAS Director and Governor’s Office.
Develop and manage agency legislation and align it with statewide priorities.
Act as DAS’s primary liaison to the Oregon Legislature, elected officials, and key stakeholders.
Track, analyze, and communicate the impact of legislative measures across the enterprise.
Coordinate Tribal relations and ensure DAS upholds its commitments to Oregon’s Sovereign Tribal Governments.
Drive cross-agency collaboration on public policy initiatives.
Represent DAS at the highest levels, influencing decisions that affect every corner of the state.
*This position requires in-person work during legislative sessions. There are also occasions outside of session when being on-site is essential to foster relationships and participate in meetings. A hybrid work schedule may be available at other times, depending on operational needs.
View the entire job description here.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven years of executive-level policy development or foundational experience directly related to the position being recruited; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your experience must include substantive work with the state legislative process, including building relationships with legislators, agency leaders, Tribal governments, and stakeholder groups and advising on complex policy issues.
Desired Attributes:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, state-level legislative processes and public policy development, with the ability to lead agency legislative efforts and support enterprise coordination aligned with statewide priorities.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex policy issues, align legislative work with statewide priorities, and provide clear, strategic advice to agency and enterprise leadership.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefing papers, develop effective presentations, and clearly convey technical information to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with legislators, agency leaders, Tribal governments, and stakeholder groups, along with sound judgment and adaptability in navigating complex and dynamic environments.
How to Apply
Ready to join our team?
External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.
Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
Important Application Requirements:
Attach both a current resume and cover letter. Tell us about your experience, strengths, and what makes you a great add to our agency.
Be sure your materials clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications. Your cover letter must demonstrate how you meet the desired attributes listed in the posting. Upload your resume and cover letter in the “Resume/Cover Letter” field of the online application.
Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume may not be reviewed.
Recruitment Timeline:
*These dates are approximate and may change. *
Recruitment Closes: 12/12/2025
Application Screening: On-going
Interviews: 12/19/2025
Anticipated Start Date: 1/15/2026
Why DAS?
At DAS, innovation and service excellence start with our people. We support one another as professionals and as individuals, fostering a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diversity fuels creativity and better decision-making—and we deeply value the unique strengths and perspectives every team member contributes.
Our amazing benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Cost-of-Living (COLA): Scheduled increases of 2.5% on 2/1/26 and 4% on 1/1/27 to keep your compensation competitive and growing with you!
Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
Additional Details
This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time, management service Consultant Advisor 1 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies. Note – this position is currently under review for movement to Unclassified Executive Service. Please see Policy 40.035.01 for more information.
Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
**The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Contact Information
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.
Recruiter: Cassie Graham
Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169
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