Legislative Affairs Specialist
About the role
Provide support for a DoD client. Review and analyze congressional hearing transcripts and prepare and submit Questions for the Record (QFR) and Inserts for the Record (IFR). Monitor the status of defense legislation, pertinent hearings, markups, and floor actions. Prepare client staff for congressional hearings, and respond to congressional inquiries. Coordinate with appropriate government officials to obtain review and approval. Research and write background papers, talking points, and written and verbal statements, including providing legislative briefings to senior leadership.
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the legislative affairs field or with department-level planning or execution
- Experience with legislative and regulatory documents
- Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- Bachelor’s degree
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Skills
- Ability to prepare leadership for testifying to and meeting with government members and pertinent staff members
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Ability to act in a proactive manner with actions focused on problem-solving and analyzing the implementation of systems and procedures, to ensure that projects and documents are kept on track and internal and external deadlines are met
- Possession of excellent organizational skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (preferred)
Benefits
Attractive comprehensive benefit package including health and welfare plans and financial products; referral bonus program and various employee awards; certification as a Great Place to Work™; opportunities for career growth through training and development.