Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Gov Affairs Specialist - Contract in Austin - 2027 Legislative Session
Part Time • Primary
This is a part-time, temporary, Austin-based position for the 2027 Texas Legislative Session, beginning fall 2026 and ending in or around May 2027. This position is based in Austin and requires frequent in-person attendance in TXCPA's Austin office and frequent travel to the Texas Capitol is required.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the Texas Legislative Session while working directly with an established government affairs team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the pace of a legislative session, wants meaningful exposure to the policymaking process, and is interested in building experience across multiple areas of government affairs and advocacy.
The Government Affairs Specialist will assist the TXCPA Government Affairs team in managing several aspects of the TXCPA advocacy program. The TXCPA Government Affairs Department manages the Society’s legislative and advocacy programs, PAC, Key Persons Program (grassroots advocacy), outside lobbyists, bill tracking, and state legislative relationships. The role provides hands-on support during the Texas Legislative Session and requires regular interaction with legislative offices, advocacy partners, and activities at the Texas Capitol. This is a fast-paced work environment requiring the ability to manage multiple tasks and provide quick turnaround.
Job duties will include, but not be limited to:
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the Texas Legislative Session while working directly with an established government affairs team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the pace of a legislative session, wants meaningful exposure to the policymaking process, and is interested in building experience across multiple areas of government affairs and advocacy.
The Government Affairs Specialist will assist the TXCPA Government Affairs team in managing several aspects of the TXCPA advocacy program. The TXCPA Government Affairs Department manages the Society’s legislative and advocacy programs, PAC, Key Persons Program (grassroots advocacy), outside lobbyists, bill tracking, and state legislative relationships. The role provides hands-on support during the Texas Legislative Session and requires regular interaction with legislative offices, advocacy partners, and activities at the Texas Capitol. This is a fast-paced work environment requiring the ability to manage multiple tasks and provide quick turnaround.
Job duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Assist the Director of Government Affairs in tracking legislation and assigning bill analysis and follow up with the Bill Review Program.
- Planning, scheduling and coordinating legislative visits to the Capitol as part of TXCPA's Advocacy Day.
- Assist the Government Affairs team in managing and growing the Key Persons Program (grassroots advocacy program) including Key Persons communications during session.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Government Affairs and the Marketing/Communications Department in the development of both a 2027 legislative communications plan and a PAC communications plan. Session communications plan will include email updates, session news, calls to action, and other communications that will aid in passing the TXCPA legislative agenda. PAC communications and outreach should focus on an extended outreach to new TXCPA members. Tactics may include a video campaign, fundraisers, new PAC collateral, social media, and other outreach efforts.
- Coordinate and assist with Calls to Action for state and national legislative and regulatory issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience in working in state government or with a statewide trade association in the legislative or advocacy space preferred.
- Knowledge of bill tracking programs (Telicon, TLIS) and advocacy/grassroots platforms (VoterVoice).
- Experience with political action committees, PAC fundraising, and advocacy communications.
- Experience with legislative communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Database management experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must be located in or within reasonable commuting distance of Austin, Texas, and available for regular in-person work at the TXCPA Austin office and Texas Capitol throughout the legislative session.
Limited work-from-home flexibility may be available based on the legislative schedule and business needs; however, regular in-person availability in Austin is required.
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