New York State Department of Financial Services
Director of Legislative Affairs (Special Assistant, NS)
New York State Department of Financial Services, Albany, Oregon, United States, 97321
Overview
Director of Legislative Affairs (Special Assistant, NS) – New York State Department of Financial Services Base pay range: $127,507.00/yr - $160,911.00/yr Location: New York City metropolitan area, including Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Positions in these areas may be eligible for an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Superintendent and the Executive Deputy Superintendent of External Affairs and Strategy and Executive Deputy General Counsel, the Director of Legislative Affairs is responsible for managing legislative affairs for the Department, acting as a point of contact for elected officials, overseeing the legislative affairs team, and advising on external affairs. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as the advisor to the Superintendent and Executive Deputies for the Insurance, Banking, and financial services legislative agenda; Assists the Superintendent in analyzing and interpreting legal questions that arise in connection with the activities of the Department and the development of the agency’s legislative program; With the Superintendent, charts out and oversees the study, review, revision, and preparation of the legislation that falls within the Department of Financial Services’ jurisdiction; Advises the Superintendent proactively on emerging issues and trends in banking and insurance regulation in the state legislature; Directs the preparation and oversees briefing materials for the Superintendent regarding appearances at legislative committee meetings, hearings, and related events; Orchestrates the research and preparation of legislative correspondence on complex sections of the law and supervises subordinate staff in performing this duty; Supervises and develops the legislative affairs team; Oversees strategy to build and foster long-term working relationships with the Executive Chamber, federal, state, and local counterparts, elected officials, community members, public affairs offices, and other organizations; Develops and executes engagement and communications strategies to advance insurance, banking, and financial services legislation for Governor’s Program Bills and Departmental Bills; Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience, two (2) of which must have been at a managerial level. A J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of relevant experience. Appointment and Additional Information
Appointment Method: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Additional Comments: A change in negotiating unit may affect salary, insurance and other benefits. Salary: $127,507 - $160,911 (salary commensurate with experience) Locations and downstate adjustment: Positions in NYC metro area and some counties are eligible for an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment. Appointment Status: This is an appointment to an exempt jurisdictional class. Appointment is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Director of Legislative Affairs (Special Assistant, NS) – New York State Department of Financial Services Base pay range: $127,507.00/yr - $160,911.00/yr Location: New York City metropolitan area, including Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Positions in these areas may be eligible for an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Superintendent and the Executive Deputy Superintendent of External Affairs and Strategy and Executive Deputy General Counsel, the Director of Legislative Affairs is responsible for managing legislative affairs for the Department, acting as a point of contact for elected officials, overseeing the legislative affairs team, and advising on external affairs. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as the advisor to the Superintendent and Executive Deputies for the Insurance, Banking, and financial services legislative agenda; Assists the Superintendent in analyzing and interpreting legal questions that arise in connection with the activities of the Department and the development of the agency’s legislative program; With the Superintendent, charts out and oversees the study, review, revision, and preparation of the legislation that falls within the Department of Financial Services’ jurisdiction; Advises the Superintendent proactively on emerging issues and trends in banking and insurance regulation in the state legislature; Directs the preparation and oversees briefing materials for the Superintendent regarding appearances at legislative committee meetings, hearings, and related events; Orchestrates the research and preparation of legislative correspondence on complex sections of the law and supervises subordinate staff in performing this duty; Supervises and develops the legislative affairs team; Oversees strategy to build and foster long-term working relationships with the Executive Chamber, federal, state, and local counterparts, elected officials, community members, public affairs offices, and other organizations; Develops and executes engagement and communications strategies to advance insurance, banking, and financial services legislation for Governor’s Program Bills and Departmental Bills; Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience, two (2) of which must have been at a managerial level. A J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of relevant experience. Appointment and Additional Information
Appointment Method: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Additional Comments: A change in negotiating unit may affect salary, insurance and other benefits. Salary: $127,507 - $160,911 (salary commensurate with experience) Locations and downstate adjustment: Positions in NYC metro area and some counties are eligible for an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment. Appointment Status: This is an appointment to an exempt jurisdictional class. Appointment is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management, Administrative, and Customer Service Note: This refinement removes boilerplate prompts and ensures the format is clean and accessible while preserving the original content.
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