Agency Policy Specialist - Legislative Liaison

Summary

Working Title: Legislative Liaison

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Teachers Retirement Association

• Job ID : 98046

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 10/28/2026

• Closing Date : 11/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE

• Division/Unit : TRA Operations / Legal and Legislative Department

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50%

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates who have a strong background in public policy development and who are skilled in legal research, drafting of legal documents and/or legislation, and creating/delivering written and oral presentations for TRA's Legislative Liaison role.

Our Legislative Liaison position is responsible for coordinating legislative activities and statutory changes impacting the administration and governance of the TRA. The position closely collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer, other members of the Executive team, and the Government Relations & Stakeholder Outreach Director to develop and implement policy objectives and legislative strategy. The position also assists the Executive team, TRA management, and the TRA Board of Trustees by conducting research and analysis on ideas for policy and statutory changes. In consultation with the Government Relations & Stakeholder Outreach Director, this position engages with stakeholders, including plan participants, member and employer representatives, legislators, legislative staff, executive branch agencies, and the Governor's office to gather feedback on and build support for agency goals and plan changes, and provide education regarding TRA plan provisions and public pension plans generally. This position represents the agency by testifying at legislative hearings and interacting and collaborating with the other Minnesota pension systems.

This position is located at our St. Paul, Minnesota office, and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes regular in-person work in order to perform the essential job duties. Substantial business travel will be required throughout Minnesota, up to 50%.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of progressive work experience in public policy development, specializing in legal research, drafting of legal documents and/or legislation, and creating/delivering written and oral presentations.

A Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Work experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Experience in collecting and evaluating programmatic data in order to inform decision-making and streamline operational workflows to support organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of complex state and federal financial and/or retirement laws and regulations, as well as state government data privacy requirements, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to monitor, review, analyze, and advise on public policy topics, legislative bills, and/or laws.

• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to successfully lead, manage, and deliver multiple high-priority legislative projects simultaneously.

• Advanced oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate and consult on complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences (e.g., Executive Management, the TRA Board of Trustees, legislators, etc).

• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, as well as foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment and handle sensitive matters with discretion.

• Ability to work in a nonpartisan environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Cisco WebEx, and/or various equivalent software platforms.

Successful candidates must also possess the ability to secure their own transportation for substantial business travel and in-person work throughout Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

An Advanced Degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience presenting complex legislative and/or regulatory changes to executive management, board of trustees, legislators, etc.

Leadership experience in guiding, coaching, providing constructive feedback, and motivating others within a public sector environment.

Experience working in a government entity that provides financial or pension services.

In-depth knowledge of Minnesota's legislative process.

Knowledge of pension and/or retirement plan design, function, and administration.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.

It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Job Description

Working Title: Legislative Liaison

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Teachers Retirement Association

• Job ID : 98046

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 10/28/2026

• Closing Date : 11/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE

• Division/Unit : TRA Operations / Legal and Legislative Department

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50%

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates who have a strong background in public policy development and who are skilled in legal research, drafting of legal documents and/or legislation, and creating/delivering written and oral presentations for TRA's Legislative Liaison role.

Our Legislative Liaison position is responsible for coordinating legislative activities and statutory changes impacting the administration and governance of the TRA. The position closely collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer, other members of the Executive team, and the Government Relations & Stakeholder Outreach Director to develop and implement policy objectives and legislative strategy. The position also assists the Executive team, TRA management, and the TRA Board of Trustees by conducting research and analysis on ideas for policy and statutory changes. In consultation with the Government Relations & Stakeholder Outreach Director, this position engages with stakeholders, including plan participants, member and employer representatives, legislators, legislative staff, executive branch agencies, and the Governor's office to gather feedback on and build support for agency goals and plan changes, and provide education regarding TRA plan provisions and public pension plans generally. This position represents the agency by testifying at legislative hearings and interacting and collaborating with the other Minnesota pension systems.

This position is located at our St. Paul, Minnesota office, and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes regular in-person work in order to perform the essential job duties. Substantial business travel will be required throughout Minnesota, up to 50%.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of progressive work experience in public policy development, specializing in legal research, drafting of legal documents and/or legislation, and creating/delivering written and oral presentations.

A Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Work experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Experience in collecting and evaluating programmatic data in order to inform decision-making and streamline operational workflows to support organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of complex state and federal financial and/or retirement laws and regulations, as well as state government data privacy requirements, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to monitor, review, analyze, and advise on public policy topics, legislative bills, and/or laws.

• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to successfully lead, manage, and deliver multiple high-priority legislative projects simultaneously.

• Advanced oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate and consult on complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences (e.g., Executive Management, the TRA Board of Trustees, legislators, etc).

• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, as well as foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment and handle sensitive matters with discretion.

• Ability to work in a nonpartisan environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Cisco WebEx, and/or various equivalent software platforms.

Successful candidates must also possess the ability to secure their own transportation for substantial business travel and in-person work throughout Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

An Advanced Degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience presenting complex legislative and/or regulatory changes to executive management, board of trustees, legislators, etc.

Leadership experience in guiding, coaching, providing constructive feedback, and motivating others within a public sector environment.

Experience working in a government entity that provides financial or pension services.

In-depth knowledge of Minnesota's legislative process.

Knowledge of pension and/or retirement plan design, function, and administration.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.

It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.