- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/28/2026
- Closing Date: 11/03/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE
- Division/Unit: TRA Operations / Legal and Legislative Department
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50%
- Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

- Job ID: 98046
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/28/2026
- Closing Date: 11/03/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE
- Division/Unit: TRA Operations / Legal and Legislative Department
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50%
- Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Qualified Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Legislative Liaison

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Teachers Retirement Association

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services,



and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates who have a strong background in public policy development and who are skilled in legal research, drafting of legal documents and/or legislation, and creating/delivering written and oral presentations for TRA’s Legislative Liaison role.

Our Legislative Liaison position is responsible for coordinating legislative activities and statutory changes impacting the administration and governance of the TRA. The position closely collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer, other members of the Executive team, and the Government Relations & Stakeholder Outreach Director to develop and implement policy objectives and legislative strategy. The position also assists the Executive team, TRA management, and the TRA Board of Trustees by conducting research and analysis on ideas for policy and statutory changes. In consultation with the Government Relations & Stakeholder Outreach Director,



this position engages with stakeholders, including plan participants, member and employer representatives, legislators, legislative staff, executive branch agencies, and the Governor’s office to gather feedback on and build support for agency goals and plan changes, and provide education regarding TRA plan provisions and public pension plans generally. This position represents the agency by testifying at legislative hearings and interacting and collaborating with the other Minnesota pension systems.

This position is located at our St. Paul, Minnesota office, and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes regular in-person work in order to perform the essential job duties. Substantial business travel will be required throughout Minnesota, up to 50%.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of progressive work experience in public policy development, specializing in legal research, drafting of legal documents and/or legislation, and creating/delivering written and oral presentations.

A Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Work Experience Must Also Demonstrate The Following

- Experience in collecting and evaluating programmatic data in order to inform decision-making and streamline operational workflows to support organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of complex state and federal financial and/or retirement laws and regulations, as well as state government data privacy requireme

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