Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations

County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 31, 2025
  • Salary: $235,440.24 to $366,157.80 USD Annually
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Sep 08, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Political or Public Affairs
  • Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Other
  • Executive
  • Job Description

    A regional and statewide search is underway to attract highly qualified candidates for consideration as Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Deputy, the Assistant Chief Executive Officer is a key strategic leadership role responsible for orchestrating the County’s legislative and government relations program at the State and federal levels. This unclassified position oversees the advocacy efforts on behalf of the County in Washington, D.C., Sacramento, and the Los Angeles region. The incumbent will lead a skilled team of 26 analysts and advocates, ensuring effective coordination of legislative policies and initiatives that align with the County’s objectives and priorities. This position also maintains a critical liaison relationship with the Board, Board’s staff, County departments, and State and Federal elected officials and agency leaders. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, dynamic, and results-driven professional with a proven track record in public-sector advocacy and government relations.

    Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of highly responsible administrative experience or staff capacity in the analysis and resolution of problems related to government relations, budget, project management, organization or other legislative programs, 1 year of which must have been responsible for active oversight of local State and federal legislative issues and directing legislative advocates.

    The salary range for this position is $235,440.24 to $366,157.80 annually, DOQE. This unclassified position is subject to the provisions of Los Angeles County’s Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP) and is compensated at MAPP Range 19. The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package, including LACERA retirement.

    Interested candidates should apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to apply@ralphandersen.com by Monday, September 8, 2025. This is a confidential recruitment process, and all stages will be handled accordingly. Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt by Ralph Andersen & Associates. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process, as this position may close earlier once a sufficient pool of highly qualified applicants is received. Confidential inquires directed to Ms. Heather Renschler at 916-630-4900 or alternatively, a specific request for a confidential discussion should be directed to scheduling@ralphandersen.com.

    Detailed brochure available at ralphandersen.com/jobs/asst-ceo-legislative-affairs-intergov-relations-los-angeles-county/.

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