Overview
Skills
Job Details
Role: Legislative Liaison Contractor (SME)
Location: Denver, CO (Onsite at Colorado State Capitol as needed)
Duration: 01/06/2026 06/30/2026
Requirement: Must be a Colorado resident with seasoned Colorado legislative experience and established relationships with state legislators
Role Overview:
The Legislative Liaison Contractor will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Colorado OIT leadership by providing legislative advisory services, technical analysis, and intergovernmental coordination related to IT policy, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
IT Legislative Advisory & Technical Analysis (35%)
- Conduct technical research to support legislative proposals
- Prepare technical briefings and draft testimony for committee hearings
- Provide written recommendations for statutory and policy changes
Federal & Technical Regulatory Monitoring (30%)
- Track federal IT policies (FCC, NTIA) and assess state impact
- Draft compliance and adherence reports
- Analyze industry trends and risks of technology obsolescence
Intergovernmental Technical Coordination (30%)
- Act as liaison with federal, tribal, and local government entities
- Align IT initiatives with federal and state funding cycles
- Mentor and transfer knowledge to internal OIT staff
Compliance, Ethics & Transparency (5%)
- Ensure CORA-compliant deliverables
- Maintain active lobbyist registration with the Colorado Secretary of State
- Adhere to NIGP and Colorado State ethics standards
Must-Have Qualifications
- Local Colorado resident
- Availability for in-person work at the State Capitol
- Proven Colorado legislative experience
- Established relationships with state legislators
- Strong technical and policy analysis background
Regards
Tim Patten
tim (at) pullskill (dot) com
551-272-o2o3