Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is seeking a Legislative Analyst in its Legislative Division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who excels at policy analysis and development, and can serve as a key advocate on behalf of municipal government.
About the MMA: The nonpartisan Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is the recognized voice of local government across the state, advancing cities and towns as centers of excellence in our economy and society. The MMA provides high-impact services to its member cities and towns statewide, including advocacy, policy research and analysis, multi-faceted education and training, multi-platform publications and nationally-recognized municipal service programs. As a membership organization, the MMA works to advance the interests of all cities and towns, uniting local leaders to promote local government policies and programs that build strong communities.
About the position: Under the direction of the Legislative Director and working within a talented six-member legislative team, the Legislative Analyst meets regularly with municipal officials from across the state to develop local government positions on policy and legislative issues, represents the interests of the MMA and promotes municipal issues before legislative and executive branch officials and staff, and regularly speaks at meetings of municipal officials, state government officials and advocacy groups. Additionally, this person prepares written testimony on legislation and regulations, drafts Legislative Alerts and other advocacy materials, prepares articles for publication in MMA’s monthly newsletter, and writes for the MMA website.
This person serves as lead staff for one or more of MMA’s five standing policy committees, and other special committees and task forces as assigned. This includes coordinating committee agendas, work plans, and preparing information and analysis for the policy committee(s), the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors.
We are also interested in candidates who demonstrate knowledge of local government administration in Massachusetts, including public policy involving transportation, public works, and public utilities, as well as the ability to analyze complex statutes, regulations, and legislation.
Qualifications: A college degree plus a minimum of three years of related experience in policy analysis, the legislative process and municipal and state government, or the equivalent. Knowledge and understanding of the structure and practices of local government in Massachusetts. Strong interpersonal skills and highly professional written and oral communication abilities are essential, as well as the ability to research and draft policy. A driver’s license is required for in-state travel to meetings and events. Ability to immediately register as a legislative and executive branch lobbyist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
Work environment and compensation: Our offices are located in Boston’s Government Center neighborhood. The position offers a starting salary of $87,500 and includes terrific benefits, and a great collaborative work culture. Our office utilizes a hybrid-work schedule. If you are ready to devote yourself to work on behalf of our member cities and towns, then this position may be for you.
How to Apply: Please send a PDF of your cover letter and resume to: hr@mma.org
The MMA is committed to diversity in the workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, genetics information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, age, or military or veteran status.