• Responsible for creation oversight and management of policy advisor work products, and organization of policy advisor written and verbal communications and briefing materials. • Advise the Governor on a variety of public policy issues, including written materials and verbal communications. • Develop and oversee implementation of administrative and clerical functions of the Governor’s Office of Education, including the office correspondence, budget, accounting and procurement and… Show more • Responsible for creation oversight and management of policy advisor work products, and organization of policy advisor written and verbal communications and briefing materials. • Advise the Governor on a variety of public policy issues, including written materials and verbal communications. • Develop and oversee implementation of administrative and clerical functions of the Governor’s Office of Education, including the office correspondence, budget, accounting and procurement and constituent relations.• Represent the Governor with professionalism and discretion in confidential discussions and decision-making with stakeholders and the public regarding sensitive policy matters.• Analyze relevant education policy matters, including state and federal legislation, and advise the Governor on the impact on Arizona.• Develop Executive budget recommendations on education and other key state issues.• Develop and manage the Governor’s Office of Education communications strategy including website development, marketing, social media, media relations, event planning and blog.• Serve as a liaison to Executive departments on behalf of the Governor’s Office. Show less

• Plan, develop, and direct all aspects of the District's federal, state and local government relations operations.• Develop and implement strategies to advance the District’s legislative agenda and other state initiatives. • Serve as lead negotiator for the District in complex state and local policy negotiations. • Act as the Chancellor's spokesperson and negotiate on his behalf.• Develop and maintain a broad range of state, local, private and public networks focusing on… Show more • Plan, develop, and direct all aspects of the District's federal, state and local government relations operations.• Develop and implement strategies to advance the District’s legislative agenda and other state initiatives. • Serve as lead negotiator for the District in complex state and local policy negotiations. • Act as the Chancellor's spokesperson and negotiate on his behalf.• Develop and maintain a broad range of state, local, private and public networks focusing on state-level community relations district wide.• As needed, serve as district wide spokesperson with the media and community groups on state legislation, state and local public policy and other highly sensitive matters. Show less

• Provide policy support to Chairman and legislative members of the Higher Education and K-12 Committees. • Facilitate $9 billion state budget, including knowledge of state and local agencies, public sector processes and majority platform initiatives.• Provide policy development and guidance to the Majority Leadership team on P-20 education issues.• Conduct research on various education and fiscal policy areas, including school finance, capital construction finance and university… Show more • Provide policy support to Chairman and legislative members of the Higher Education and K-12 Committees. • Facilitate $9 billion state budget, including knowledge of state and local agencies, public sector processes and majority platform initiatives.• Provide policy development and guidance to the Majority Leadership team on P-20 education issues.• Conduct research on various education and fiscal policy areas, including school finance, capital construction finance and university funding formulas. • Act as a liaison with stakeholders, lobbyists, constituents, Legislators, and Executive and Legislative staff to achieve legislative policy priorities. • Oversee the Legislative Internship Program in coordination with three public universities involving two rounds of interviews annually with over 150 applicants. Show less

• Manage the K-12 and Higher Education Committee hearings and provide parliamentary support to the Chairman and other legislative members.• Assist Research Staff Director in the management of 12-15 staff members, including oversight of the legislative internship program.• Prepare, update and present written and oral summaries of K-12 and Higher Education proposed legislation for legislators and public review.• Provide K-12 and Higher Education policy alternatives and analyze fiscal… Show more • Manage the K-12 and Higher Education Committee hearings and provide parliamentary support to the Chairman and other legislative members.• Assist Research Staff Director in the management of 12-15 staff members, including oversight of the legislative internship program.• Prepare, update and present written and oral summaries of K-12 and Higher Education proposed legislation for legislators and public review.• Provide K-12 and Higher Education policy alternatives and analyze fiscal policy impacts of proposed legislation. • Conduct research on public policy issues through federal, state and local statutes, case law and relevant journals and publications.• Communicate with legislators, liaisons of state agencies, lobbyists, constituents and members of the general public. Show less

• Advised the Governor on $10 billion state budget. • Review state agency budget requests based on agency submittals and formulate recommendations regarding the adoption, rejection or modification of requests.• Attend and testify at legislative budget hearings.• Maintain historical cost and statistical data and prepare charts, graphs and reports for budget and fiscal analysis.• Provide consultative budget and management analysis service to agency officials and their staffs… Show more • Advised the Governor on $10 billion state budget. • Review state agency budget requests based on agency submittals and formulate recommendations regarding the adoption, rejection or modification of requests.• Attend and testify at legislative budget hearings.• Maintain historical cost and statistical data and prepare charts, graphs and reports for budget and fiscal analysis.• Provide consultative budget and management analysis service to agency officials and their staffs regarding budget formulation, program operations, and appropriations control.• Advise and assist agencies concerning adherence to executive policies and legislative intent.• Conduct program evaluations/studies and surveys of organizations or programs, methods and procedures and prepare comprehensive reports on findings and recommendations.• Analyze proposed legislation and policy revisions to assess budgetary impact upon new or existing programs. Show less