Legislative Affairs Consulting Services

The Lieutenant Governor's Office is seeking a qualified contractor to provide strategic legislative affairs consulting services. The selected vendor will serve as the primary liaison between the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Indiana General Assembly, state agencies, and other key government stakeholders. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and overseeing legislative matters impacting OCRA, serving as the primary point of contact for legislators and their staff, and representing OCRA in meetings with lawmakers, state agencies, and government officials. The contractor will also assist in crafting and delivering strategic messaging to key stakeholders, communicate on behalf of OCRA the agency's priorities and initiatives within the legislative process, and support community liaisons on legislative matters. • Coordinate, develop and oversee legislative matters impacting OCRA • Serve as the primary point of contact for legislators and their staff • Represent OCRA in meetings with lawmakers, state agencies, and government officials • Assist in crafting and delivering strategic messaging to key stakeholders • Communicate on behalf of OCRA the agency's priorities and initiatives within the legislative process • Support community liaisons on legislative matters • Negotiate bill language with stakeholders and authors • Monitor and analyze legislation and committee activity relevant to OCRA • Manage the internal bill review process and advise staff on legislative strategy • Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters • Provide weekly written updates and progress reports to OCRA leadership