Legislative Senior Aide I, Grade N18
Montgomery County GovernmentAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-00277
Department: County Council
Division: CCL 01 Council Members and Staff
Job classification: Legislative Senior Aide III
Posting type: Internal/External Applicants
Categories: Administration
Summary
Please Note: The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $62,328 to $86,922, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The County Council is the legislative body for Montgomery County. The Council’s synergy of talent, resources, and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues, and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts, and residents on a wide range of issues such as budgeting, legislation, and land use decisions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A Montgomery County Councilmember is seeking a highly qualified and exceptionally experienced Legislative Senior Aide I to serve as a key policy and legislative expert. We are looking for a proven professional with an extensive legislative support background who can immediately contribute at a high level. This is a non-merit term position.
Examples of duties
Specific job responsibilities include:
- Providing research and analysis on all issues of your assigned committee portfolio.
- Drafting legislative memos, talking points, newsletter articles, letters, legislation, and amendments for the Councilmember.
- Representing and staffing the Councilmember at events and in stakeholder meetings.
- Researching and responding to inquiries from constituents, businesses, and organizations.
- Developing and implementing the Councilmember’s external communications strategy, including preparing press releases, media advisories, and managing digital content.
- Cultivating and maintaining high-level relationships with intergovernmental officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups.
- Supporting special projects, such as the office’sinternprogram and ceremonial documents (e.g., proclamations and letters of support).
- Serving as the primary legislative liaison to Council central staff, other Councilmember offices, and executive branch liaisons for all policy and budgetary matters related to assigned portfolios.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, including some evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative/policy research or communications and/or professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Qualified candidates should submit their information as a single PDF document to include a cover letter, resume, and references.
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