About the Position: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY OFFICE CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE BRANCH WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310

Duties

Perform the full range of Congressional liaison assignments. Analyze written correspondence and telephonic requests to determine pertinent issues, extent of research required, and sources from which to obtain information and facts. Facilitate resolution of all conflicts/nonoccurrence through discussions, meetings, and conferences with principals and subject matter experts. Plan and execute special projects and may serve as an assistant project manager for official functions (e.g., AUSA functions and orientation seminars for Congressional staff members).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. NOTE: Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-12 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Analyzing and preparing official responses to written and telephonic congressional inquiries and determining the level of importance; preparing and providing information papers/briefings to Congressional staffs on sensitive events or changes in Army programs; attends meetings in order to exchange information as appropriate on varying issues and projects such as Congressional briefings and ceremonial events; collaborating with various committees, Senate and House ensuring protocol and procedures are followed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-11 Education Substitution: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Business Management, Business Administration. Or GS-11 Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). GS-12 Specialized Experience: Interpreting policies/plans for initiatives of critical and timely interest to Congress; developing comprehensive replies and information papers for the approval/and or signature of leadership and/or congressional staff; facilitating resolution of all conflicts/nonoccurrence through discussions, meetings, and conferences with principals (ex., political appointees, members of the Senior Executive Service, and general officers.) and subject matter experts; coordinating with the Senate, the House and/or their various committees on proper protocol and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Manages and Organizes InformationOral CommunicationResearchingWritten Communication

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W1BYAA HQDA, LEGISLATIVE LSN DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk