This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of the Deputy Administrator, Office of Congressional Affairs. This position(s) primary purpose is to plan, direct, and execute liaison operations for critical agency-wide programs with national or international implications to ensure the agency is best represented before Congressional members, committees and in meetings with staff.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Congressional Affairs Liaison your typical work assignments may include: Provides expert advice and guidance to inform agency leadership on precedence on broad range of topics and programs related to drug enforcement. Recommends program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones, which serve as the basis for substantive changes in the organization and administration of programs. Consults with all levels of management, other federal agencies, and Congressional Offices. Establishes and maintains relationships with program directors and works closely with their representatives. Prepares reports or other written analysis regarding DEA policies, positions, and activities involving difficult or complex matters and advises agency leadership on Congressional actions or intentions.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: 1) Working or interning in a congressional office, or public or private government affairs office; 2) Advising executives with the management of congressional issues; 3) Analyzing and interpreting politically sensitive information.; 4) Responding to congressional inquiries for multiple departments across an organization; 5) Following legislative process and government functions. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Joanselle Montalvo
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]