Background
The Office of U.S. Representative Greg Stanton seeks a Senior Legislative Assistant for the Washington, D.C. office. The Senior Legislative Assistant will manage the Congressman's work on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. In addition, this person will handle an extremely active immigration portfolio, among other issues of interest.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and policy thinker who can move comfortably between research, stakeholder engagement, legislative strategy, constituent needs, and public-facing communications. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work in a fast-moving congressional office.
Core Responsibilities
Legislative & Policy Portfolio Management
- Lead and execute the Congressman’s work as a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- Draft legislative memos, talking points, constituent responses, briefing materials, and other written products.
- Work with staff to develop and advance legislation.
- Track policy developments, legislation, and committee activity relevant to assigned portfolio.
Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations
- Meet with constituents, advocacy organizations, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to inform policy development.
- Build and maintain relationships with key partners.
- Identify strategic opportunities through stakeholder engagement and coalition building.
- Support the office’s Constituent Advisory Council program by providing legislative updates and support to assigned councils.
- Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders on assigned issue areas.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Demonstrated interest in public service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Capitol Hill experience.
- Experience handling transportation or immigration policy issues.
Benefits
- Health insurance through FEHB or DC Health Link, with the House covering a share of premiums
- Supplemental dental and vision coverage through FEDVIP
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
- Life insurance options
- Thrift Savings Plan with employer matching
- Federal Employees Retirement System
- Commuter benefits or parking
- Eligibility for federal student loan repayment assistance
- Eligibility for tuition assistance and professional development support
- Paid annual leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid family and medical leave
- Federal holidays observed
How to Apply
- Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 COB
Applications must be submitted through Indeed. Applicants may contact the office through the Indeed portal to confirm receipt of their application but should not call to request status updates. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may contact the office through the Indeed portal to request assistance.
Application Materials
Applicants will be asked to upload the following as a single document, in order:
- Professional resume, not to exceed one page
- Cover letter, not to exceed one page
Timeline
Applicants selected to advance should expect initial interviews to begin after the application deadline. The interview process may include multiple rounds and may include in-person writing assessments or other evaluations relevant to the position. Timelines are subject to change based on office needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of Congressman Greg Stanton is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe your experience using AI or other technology tools to support research, drafting, organization, or workflow. How do you use those tools responsibly while maintaining accuracy and judgment? 200 words or fewer.
Work Location: In person
