Legislative Affairs & Congressional Correspondence Analyst

About the role

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Legislative Affairs and Congressional Correspondence Analyst to support a client of the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). The ideal candidate is an expert communicator and able to work directly with and support senior executives in the Department of War (DoW). Work is performed on-site at the Pentagon five days a week.

This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide congressional affairs support to program leadership for engagements with Congressional members and their staff.
• Prepare draft minutes and/or verbal reports of conferences and meetings.
• Prepare, produce, and provide briefings and presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of materials provided to Congress for reference and consistency.
• Draft responses to congressionally related internal DoW requests in preparation for interaction with Congress.
• Provide policy analysis in support of program offices.
• Review the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and advise on potential impact to program offices.
• Author legislative proposals and testimonials for congressional hearings in collaboration with program offices.
• Monitor, track, and manage responses to Congressional inquiries.
• Coordinate with related offices to ensure complete, accurate, and timely responses.
• Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, talking points, and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, and mission.
• Participate in regular meetings (in-person and virtual) to stay abreast of organizational accomplishments and to keep the organization informed of current and upcoming public relations activities.

Requirements

• 5-10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in congressional and legislative affairs.
• Familiarity with Capitol Hill and congressional hearings.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Takes initiative and exercises personal accountability for achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with CATMS and other DoW systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD). The salary range represents the typical salary range for this position and is one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.