Closing Date: 27th February, 2026
Description:
Duties Description:
The New York State Senate is
seeking applicants to fill the position of Deputy Director of
Legislative Operations for the Senate Majority Counsel and Program
Office. The position of Deputy Director of Legislative Operations is
responsible for performing the following duties:
- Providing central staff support for the Senate Majority Conference on matters related to Senate legislative procedures and operations
- Tracking and managing review processes, procedures, and data relevant to legislative committee operations, legislative floor operations, State Budget proposals, priority legislation, and appointments to official state positions
- Providing training and technical support for Majority Senators' Legislative and Committee staffs
- Preparing and editing briefing materials for members of the Majority Conference
- Assisting Senators with scheduling and preparation for committee meetings, public hearings and other meetings and events
- Intergovernmental coordination with Assembly, Executive, Judiciary, and local government staff on matters relating to legislative operations, events, Home Rule messages, program bills, chapter amendments, bill deliveries, appointments, and confirmations
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong
organizational and quantitative analysis skills are required. Strong
facility with Microsoft Office suite required, and experience with
spreadsheets and/or database systems is preferred. All candidates are
expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Preference
will be given for candidates with demonstrated legislative experience or
a Juris Doctor.
Additional Comments:
Salary range is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
