Congressional Affairs Officer

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some of the following: 1) Knowledge of legislative affairs and experience directing the legislative strategy for a major command; 2) Ability to serve as the principal advisor to senior military leaders on all congressional matters and to develop and implement strategies that advance policy, programmatic, and resource requirements; 3) Ability to prepare senior leaders for testimony before oversight committees and facilitating high-level dialogue with members of Congress and their staff; 4) Ability to shape legislative outcomes and maintain critical relationships between a military command and the legislative branch.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will advise the Commander on plans of action for future U.S. Indo-Pacific Command policies to preclude confrontation with Congress, and to advocate for needed authorities, legislative proposals, and programmatic priorities.
• You will serve as the US Indo-Pacific Command expert, recognized spokesperson and senior level advisor to the Combatant Commander and other command leadership.
• You will provide assistance at hearings of congressional bodies and analyze discussions from these meetings.
• You will prepare Security Cooperation Officers for congressional delegation visits.
• You will provide authoritative, direct assistance to the Commander and senior U.S. Indo-Pacific Command staff during all evolutions of the legislative cycle.