Legislative Affairs Support Officer – Senior
About the role
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Responsibilities
Support the execution of clients' interactions with the Legislative Branch, including elected officials, committees, and associated staff.
Serve as a principal advisor to senior leadership and the legislative affairs team on all matters concerning legislative affairs.
Develop and support comprehensive engagement strategies to advance clients' legislative priorities, including its annual budget request and efforts to provide timely, accurate responses to all Congressional inquiries.
Provide expertise and guidance on legislative procedures and actions; coordinate engagements, communications, and visits with/by congressional and oversight committee members and staff.
Develop, review, edit, and coordinate documentation for congressional audiences, including Congressional Notifications, Congressionally Directed Actions, and letters, along with reviewing and providing substantive analysis and editorial improvements to congressional budget justification materials.
Congressional Activities: Monitor and report on the status and substance of congressional activities, including hearings, legislation, and nominations of interest to the client, including substantially contributing to summaries of relevant legislation.
Congressional Responses: Develop, review, and provide editorial feedback on documentation for congressional audiences, including Congressional Notifications, Congressionally Directed Actions, and letters along with reviewing and providing substantive analysis and editorial improvements to congressional budget justification materials (i.e., Congressional Budget Justification Book, Congressional Justification Book).
Congressional Research: Conduct research and synthesizing information for congressional engagements, including biographical and district information, office and staff contact information, recent activities and news articles or legislative contents. Also, support maintenance of records associated with congressional interactions.
Congressional Engagements: Support training and preparation for engagements onsite and on Capitol Hill, including assistance with preparing briefing materials; guidance on decorum for interacting with legislators; explaining the rules and procedures of Congress; ensuring required logistical support is in-place; and other support as requested.
Represent OCC in providing status updates and basic inquiries regarding legislative process in meetings with other client components, as requested.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is highly preferred.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 15+ years of direct experience in the career field of legislative affairs.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives. Ability to work independently and synthesize complex information into clear, understandable written formats; attention to detail, with minimal technical and content errors in deliverables provided to the government; and an understanding of the defense and intelligence budget cycles and related oversight.
In-depth knowledge of the legislative process and experience working with congressional staff.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute sophisticated, multi-faceted communication plans that align with organizational objectives.
Qualifications
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of legislative procedures and government processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Pay
$125,100.00 - $225,200.00
Schedule
Full-time