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Tribal Legislative Policy Advisor

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Tribal Legislative Policy Advisor

Salary

$46,862.00 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Unclassified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

0317-11-2025

Department

Legislative Council

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

11/4/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

The Tribal Legislative Policy Advisor supports the Tribal Legislative Liaison in promoting a government-to-government relationship between federally recognized tribes in Michigan and the state legislature. The Policy Advisor assists in analyzing, reviewing, and providing guidance on legislation affecting tribes and tribal members. This role involves policy research, legislative consultation, and facilitating communication between tribal governments and the legislature. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, for 7.5-hours per day (37.5 hours per week).

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TribalLegislativePolicyAdvisorPD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

+ Strong knowledge of tribal governance, sovereignty, and the legal framework affecting federally recognized tribes.

+ Experience working with tribal governments, legislative bodies, or in government relations.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration between tribes and the legislature, both verbal and written.

+ Ability to analyze legislation and assess its potential impact on tribal communities.

+ Experience organizing training or educational sessions on governmental or tribal matters.

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

+ Experience in legislative affairs, policy analysis, or government relations preferred.

+ Background in law, political science, public administration, or a related field preferred.

+ Familiarity with Michigan state government processes and legislative procedures preferred.

+ Ability to assist in the development of specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish workload objectives within necessary or provided time frame.

+ Must possess valid Michigan driver's license with a history of safe driving.

+ Ability and willingness to travel to tribal communities across Michigan.

+ Flexibility to work extended hours as necessary to meet legislative and tribal consultation requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan’s NEOGOV job posting website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan.

Applicants must include the following two items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration:

+ Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.

+ Resume.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

This job is with the Office of the Tribal Legislative Liaison (OTLL), which is part of the Michigan Legislative Council. The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government. All Legislative Council employees are considered “at-will,” except for LSB Printing Division union members. Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain confidentiality.

This job is located at Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan.

For job-related questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at (517) 373-9643.

For technical support with your online application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary. Employee premiums shares are required for most insurances.

This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the Legislative Council. See details on these and other employment information.

Leave Time

Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year and13 sick days per year.

Holidays

Legislative Council employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year.

Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules are available in some jobs. Flexible schedules may be limited to certain time periods per year.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase voluntary insurances for additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care, and legal services, to name a few. Premiums vary for these insurances. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from each paycheck.

Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their defined contribution retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Legislative Council

Address

[email protected]

124 W. Allegan Street, 4th Floor

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-373-0212

Website

http://council.legislature.mi.gov/CouncilAdministrator/Index

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