Job Posting Title

State & Federal Legislative Liaison

Agency

160 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 08, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. Our mission is to help create an environment where economic growth can occur. Our job is to bring jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Oklahoma. Through dynamic partnerships and innovative collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and government leaders, we are building a business environment that supports business growth and shared community prosperity.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is seeking a State & Federal Legislative Liaison position. This position is a full-time position in state government. Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit options and allowances, [Click Here]. The annual salary for this position is up to $110,000, based on education and experience.

Qualified applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references.

Qualified applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline to apply is August 8, 2025.

Basic Purpose

This position is responsible for monitoring, prioritizing, and tracking Commerce-impacting legislation.  Position requires interfacing within complex political and Agency relationships.  Requires knowledge of Agency operations, state and federal economic development resources, and regional partnership organizations. The incumbent must develop and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, Oklahoma’s elected officials, and legislative staff to respond to legislative requests and requests for public policy recommendations. 

 

Develop a working knowledge of Agency budgets and operational timelines. Develop and implement educational communication strategies to reinforce the Agency's mission and goals to support and foster continuous program awareness. This includes participating with the Leadership Team to acquire a thorough understanding of programs, focus, and intended outcomes.  Because the Oklahoma legislature does not meet year-round, the Legislative Liaison will take on additional special projects as assigned.  Legislative Liaison works under the direction of and reports to the CEO.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit, and organization, but may include the following:

• Coordinates, plans, and manages the legislative activities of the agency, and consults with agency executives to define and implement legislative strategies.

• Participate in relevant legislative meetings, agency activities, and client interaction to gather, understand, and take action appropriate for the agency.   

• Research and provide information for agency budgets, projects, and operational timelines.  Tracks and measures results and outcomes.

• Creates communication strategies to reinforce the agency’s mission and goals to facilitate continuous program awareness.

• Interfaces with complex political stakeholders, community, and agency leaders.

• Provides requested information and public policy recommendations to elected officials and their staff.  

• Collaborate with agency staff to gain and share knowledge.

• Anticipates, seeks knowledge, tracks, and reports developments on legislation affecting the agency.

• Consults with agency executives to define and implement legislative strategies.

• Develop briefings, memos, testimony, presentations, and other communication methods to effectively convey information.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

It requires knowledge of economics and Oklahoma's legislative processes and practices.  It requires skill in analyzing and solving complex problems, the ability to produce reports, and the ability to interpret data into meaningful reports and decision tools.

The successful candidate must establish effective working relationships that enhance knowledge of the Agency's mission.  The position requires working independently to select an appropriate course of action in coordination with the CEO.  The incumbent must be willing to work extended hours as necessary.  Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills are essential. 

Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, political science, or a related field with at least 5 years of related experience in the legislative process. 

Special Requirements

Travel will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.