Salary : $126,949.54 - $190,424.31 Annually
Location : Adams County District Attorney - 1000 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 160303
Department: District Attorney
Division: District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job
The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, advocacy for victims of crime, education and outreach to prevent crime, and service and advocacy for the vulnerable in our community.

The Director of Policy and Public Affairs provides strategic leadership and professional work for the District Attorney in the areas of government & legislative affairs, policy development, public outreach and public affairs, strategic planning, legislative strategy, education & training, and community outreach for the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office on behalf of and at the direction of the District Attorney.

Employees in this category have consistently demonstrated the experience and competence necessary to manage government and legislative affairs, internal and external policy initiatives and community outreach. Employees have also demonstrated the leadership ability to build and improve relationships with community organizations and community stakeholders.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety, helping the vulnerable and improving the criminal justice system.

Legislative and Government Affairs

• Advises, supports and assists the District Attorney with legislative and government affairs priorities and leads the Legislative and Government Affairs operations for the District Attorney's Office.
• Advances the District Attorney's policy priorities before the Colorado State Legislature, the Adams County Board of Commissioners, the Broomfield City Council, other municipal city councils, the United States Government and other governing and political bodies throughout the 17th Judicial District
• Serves as the District Attorney's coordinator and chief strategist on municipal, county, state, and federal policy initiatives
• Serves as liaison to the Colorado State Legislature, Colorado State Government, Boards of County Commissioners, City Councils, the United States Congress and the United States Government on behalf of the District Attorney
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, and government agencies
• Tracks bills and advises the District Attorney on pending legislation and assists District Attorney with legislative and policy goals
• Drafts and reviews legislative proposals, policy letters and advocacy materials
• Monitors and analyzes federal, state and local legislation and regulations that impact the DA's Office mission, operations and stakeholders
• Coordinates legislatives briefings, advocacy days, and stakeholder events to promote DA Office priorities

Policy and Strategic Initiatives

• Leads the advocacy for and implementation of the District Attorney's policy agenda and legislative priorities
• Assists and advises the District Attorney, members of the DA Executive Leadership Team, and DA Office professional staff on major initiatives, such as the launching and funding of a Family Justice Center, and leads projects, programs and other initiatives for the District Attorney's Office as assigned
• Provides strategic policy recommendations to the District Attorney and DA Office leadership, including drafting of position and policy statements, testimony and issue briefs
• Confers with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Assists with the identification of and application for grants and other funding sources to advance the mission and priorities of the District Attorney's Office. May assist with the administration of grants and other funding sources, as assigned.
• Assists the District Attorney with work on the 17th Judicial District Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and its related projects and initiatives

Public Affairs and Community Outreach

• Leads and directs the Public Affairs and Community Outreach programs of the District Attorney and the District Attorney's Office
• Engages, creates, and nurtures partnerships with community organizations, school districts, non-profits, faith-based organizations and community stakeholders on behalf of the District Attorney
• Creates and implements a strategic plan for the District Attorney's outreach to the community and community organizations
• Plans, leads, and coordinates DA Office programming in the community, including organizing and staffing DA Office booths at community fairs and other public events
• Coordinates with relevant DA staff on the planning and execution of internal and external projects and special events for the District Attorney's Office
• Leverages and coordinates the internal skills, connections, and interests of District Attorney Office employees to improve and build up external partnerships.
• Serves on boards, specialty teams and task forces on behalf of the District Attorney, as assigned.
  • Advises the District Attorney on communications, public relations and media related goals and objectives
  • Assists in the development, writing and production of DA Office literature and pamphlets for distribution at public events

Leadership Development and Collaboration

• Collaborates across DA Office units and departments to ensure policy, communications and program strategies are aligned
• Collaborates with senior District Attorney leadership team on DA Office external and internal strategic initiatives and programs
• Participates in the planning and execution of DA Office leadership development, mentorship and training programs
• Assists other DA senior executive leaders with projects and duties, as assigned.

Supervision-Related Duties

• This position may have supervision-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications for Success
To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The duties, powers, limitations and authorities of the District Attorney's Office and related law enforcement or criminal justice agencies.
• The Colorado State Legislature, Colorado State Government, the Colorado Governor's Office, the Colorado Attorney General's Office, the United States Congress, the Adams County Board of Commissioners, Adams County Government, the Broomfield City Council, city councils throughout the 17th Judicial District and local government leaders and agencies
• Leadership practices including staff development, administration, organization, and training.

Ability to:

• Represent the District Attorney with professionalism and integrity
• Build, nurture and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders and relevant stakeholders
• Establish and maintain positive, supportive and effective working relationships internally and externally.

Skills in:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas orally and in writing

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, public policy, public administration, political science, public health, or related field. (Masters Degree or Juris Doctor preferred.) Relevant and related work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Three to five years minimum experience in policy, law, legislative affairs or government relations
• Proven success in government and legislative affairs, policy advocacy, and community outreach
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience

To be considered for this position, a resume and cover letter are required as part of your application.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in liberal arts, public policy, public administration, political science, public health, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "No" to the question above, please tell us what relevant and related work experience you have
03

Do you have three (3) to five (5) years minimum experience in policy, law, legislative affairs or government relations?
04

Please tell us about your success in government and legislative affairs, policy advocacy, and community outreach.
05

Tell us about leadership and project management experience.
Required Question