Legislative Affairs Program Manager

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting for the position of Legislative Affairs Program Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Business Services, the Legislative Affairs Program Manager provides leadership by directing and coordinating the Authority’s legislative affairs and government relations programs and activities in support of one of the largest and most progressive fire service agencies in California. This includes monitoring federal and state legislative activities that affect the Authority; advising the Board of Directors and executive management on legislative matters and assisting in the development of the Authority’s legislative platform; developing messaging and narrative for presentation before state and federal legislative bodies; liaising with the Authority’s member agencies regarding legislative matters; serving as grants manager for the Authority; identifying and tracking grant opportunities; developing grants and associated performance reports; and performing related duties, as assigned. The Legislative Affairs Program Manager will be a high-energy, well-organized individual who can anticipate future needs and strategically look ahead with a forward-thinking and proactive approach. This position does require some travel within the region, including periodic trips to Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

The salary range for the Legislative Affairs Program Manager position is $90,896 to $144,331 annually DOQE. Important to note, this salary will be under consideration for salary increase by OCFA Executive Management and the OCFA Board of Directors. All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) – a defined benefit retirement program. Additionally, OCFA offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, holidays, sick leave, health insurance, dental plan, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com by Friday, August 29, 2025. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Project Director, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900, or schedule a confidential discussion by emailing scheduling@ralphandersen.com.

Recruitment brochure available at ralphandersen.com/jobs/legislative-affairs-program-manager-orange-county-fire-authority/.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: a bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, or a related field and 5 years of responsible professional-level experience analyzing and developing recommendations on complex legislative or governmental issues.

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• Ralph Andersen & Associates

• 916-630-4900