Salary: $3,968.80 - $4,538.40 Biweekly
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: L1006
Department: Legislative Affairs
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 8/18/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Legislature
Range: 22-24
Job Description The Legislative Affairs Agency (LAA) is recruiting for an Administrative Operations Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is an essential member of the management team, responsible for overseeing and executing critical administrative, financial, and legislative functions. They play a vital role in managing and monitoring the Legislature's annual budget, tracking legislative actions that affect the Legislature, and providing operational support to the Executive Director's office and other Agency sections as appropriate.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional with a strong background in financial management and budgeting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently while supporting informed decision-making. Familiarity with the State of Alaska's accounting and reporting systems, including IRIS-FIN and ALDER, is highly desirable. Leadership experience-whether through team supervision or project management-is a significant asset. While we understand no candidate is likely to check every box, we're looking for someone who brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach and a commitment to excellence.
During the legislative session, Agency staff may experience long work hours and important deadlines requiring the ability to stay composed under pressure.
Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.
The Administrative Operations Manager position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Interested applicants must apply through Workplace Alaska or via email to Cover letters and resumes should be submitted by August 18, 2025, to ensure consideration, though the application period may be extended. If you have specific questions, please contact Jessica Geary, Executive Director, at (907)465-6622 or
The salary will be based on the successful applicant's qualifications. The starting recruitment range for the position is 22-24. This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3).
Why work for the Legislative Affairs Agency? Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature, the policy-making body of state government. The Agency is made up of eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who, along with our staff, share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment where teamwork is not just a buzzword, but fundamental to everything we do.
Our Mission The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency provides objective, accurate, and timely services and products to the Alaska Legislature and Alaskans to support and inform policy making, facilitate public access to the legislative process, and preserve the legislative institution.
Working in seamless partnership across sections, staff approach their tasks with professionalism, grace, and courtesy in supporting the challenging and vital work of the legislative branch.
We value:
Accountability. We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
Respect. We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
Integrity. We are honest and ethical in our work.
The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our workplace.
Comprehensive Benefit Package The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Lantern. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability.
Health and Wellness Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, a steam room, lockers, and towel service.
For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial Well-Being The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals.
This includes:
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
- Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
- Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
- Workers Compensation Insurance.
- Voluntary Savings Plan (SOA Tier I, II or III employees are eligible)
Professional Development Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged and expected.
Work/Life Balance Work/life balance is supported through:
- The potential for flexible work schedules during interim when the legislature is not in session.
- Agency staff may accrue compensatory time for hours worked over the standard work week, capped at 150 hours per year. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
- An average of 21 days per year of accrued leave. The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 h:mm a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for either the Executive or Judicial branch in a leave eligible position, that time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
- 12 paid State holidays.
- The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
- The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees' children.
- An assigned parking space.
Minimum Qualifications This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3).
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or management, or a related field;
AND
Three years of progressively responsible budget and accounting work experience, including:
- At least two years of experience in budget analysis, financial management, or legislative operations; and
- Experience in government budget preparation, legislative tracking, or financial forecasting is preferred.
Substitution Six years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field;
OR
Six years of a combination of education and progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
Additional Required Information Interested applicants must apply through Workplace Alaska or via email to Cover letters and resumes should be submitted by August 18, 2025, to ensure consideration, though the application period may be extended.
Contact Information If you have specific questions, please contact Jessica Geary, Executive Director, at (907)465-6622 or
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits The following information describes
typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits - Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits - Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits - Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits - Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
