Legislative Analyst in Columbia, Maryland at LMD Agency

The Legislative Analyst provides research, tracking, and administrative support for legislative affairs and public policy activities supporting the federal client. Working under the direction of the Legislative Specialist, the analyst monitors legislative developments, maintains reporting tools, conducts policy research, prepares summaries and briefing materials, and supports Congressional correspondence and engagement activities. This position helps ensure timely awareness of legislative actions affecting cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security and resilience. This is a contingent position. Hiring for this role is dependent upon LMD Agency being awarded the associated government contract and receiving authorization to proceed.

LMD is a full-service marketing and branding agency headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. As a woman-owned small business, LMD provides a wide range of fully in-house capabilities for brands and businesses at every scale, including branding, design, content, research, strategy, video, media, web, and organizational change management.

LMD has evolved with the industry for over 50 years, supporting organizations in the public and private sector that want to transition, rebrand, or meet new goals. Helping our clients, our teams, and our communities create this positive change is our mission, our purpose—our “why.”

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor legislative activity within the U.S. Congress and state legislatures to identify legislation, hearings, and policy developments relevant to our federal client's mission.
• Research and compile information on proposed legislation, regulations, executive actions, and public policy initiatives impacting cybersecurity and infrastructure security.
• Assist in preparing concise summaries, briefing papers, and reports on legislative and policy developments.
• Maintain trackers for Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional engagements, hearings, and legislative activities.
• Support the preparation and coordination of Congressional correspondence, responses to inquiries, and related documentation.
• Assist in producing weekly legislative reports identifying legislation of interest, Congressional activities, hearings, and public policy developments.
• Support development of annual legislative reports summarizing Congressional activity, authorization and appropriations efforts, and legislative trends.
• Monitor Congressional hearings, committee activities, and public policy events, and prepare meeting notes and summaries for internal distribution.
• Conduct research and assemble background materials supporting Congressional testimony, Questions for the Record (QFRs), briefing books, and executive presentations.
• Maintain and organize electronic repositories of Congressional testimony, correspondence, legislative products, and policy documents to ensure information is current and easily accessible.
• Assist in responding to internal policy-related taskings and requests for information.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect information supporting legislative reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Support special projects related to legislative affairs, policy analysis, and government relations as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently holds, or is able to obtain, DHS Fitness Determination.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of professional experience supporting legislative affairs, government relations, public policy, or related analytical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to research legislation, regulations, and public policy issues.
• Experience monitoring legislative and governmental activities at the federal, state, or local level.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting a federal agency, Congressional office, government contractor, or public affairs organization.
• Familiarity with Congress.gov or other legislative tracking and policy research tools.
• Knowledge of the federal legislative process, Congressional committees, authorization and appropriations cycles, and government operations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, or national security policy.
• Experience maintaining document repositories and preparing executive-level briefing materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

JOB LOCATION

• This is a remote position.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-time
• Contingent upon contract award

BENEFITS

We offer a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth and a generous benefits package:

Health Ins with HRA plan

Dental Ins

Vision Ins

Short-Term Disability Ins

Term Life and AD&D Ins

Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and Pet Insurance

Holidays (12)

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Personal Days

Volunteer Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

401(k)

Profit Sharing

FSA and DCA plans

Remote Work Reimbursement

In-person & Virtual Team Building & Training

This position is part of a proposal effort and is contingent upon LMD Agency being awarded the associated contract and receiving funding and/or government authorization to begin work. Candidates may be interviewed and selected in advance to support a timely project launch; however, employment cannot begin unless and until the contract is awarded and all pre-employment requirements are successfully completed.

LMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to the VEVRAA requirements. Employment opportunities at LMD are based on one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the essential functions of a job.

By applying for a position with us, you agree to our participation in the E-Verify program. If you are offered employment, you must provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, in compliance with federal law.

LMD will not accept solicitations from recruiters, placement firms, or development firms seeking to do business with LMD.