Deputy Legislative Director

Office of State Senator Borris L. Miles · Austin or Houston, TX

FEATURED JOB: Senator Borris Miles Deputy Legislative Director : Senator Borris L. Miles is seeking qualified, capable, and self-starting applicants for a senior leadership position in the Senator's Office. The position can be based in Austin or Houston but residence in Austin is required during the legislative session. Job Description: • In consultation with the Senator, the Chief of Staff, and Legislative Director develop, track, advance, and help pass the Senator's legislative agenda.• Provide leadership to and supervision of the policy team in successfully tracking and passing the Senator’s legislative agenda.• Draft legislation, amendments, and riders for legislative consideration.• Communicate effectively, persuasively, professionally, and concisely about the Senator's legislative agenda, and about policy issues and other matters.• Utilize a deep understanding of public policy issues to provide the Senator with analysis of legislation.• Staff the Senator at meetings, events, committee hearings; serve as a liaison to assigned committees; meet with interested parties and visitors in a professional manner.• Prepare the Senator for meetings and speaking engagements. Interested applicants should submit the following: • Current resume • Cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications • Two to three professional references • Examples of relevant work, if available (policy briefs, bill analyses, legislative memoranda, research papers, or other related materials). Please email application materials to: [email protected] Learn more about the position HERE (12/4/26) Position is located in Austin or Houston, TX.