About the Position: This position is with the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, Legislative Affairs Division located at Fort Belvoir, Viriginia.

Duties

Develop the Army Reserve Legislative Program and implementation strategy. Identify trends in Congressional focus and issues of importance for Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR) principals by reviewing Congressional hearing reports, popular press articles and official Department of Defense publications. Analyze responses to Army Secretariat and Staff agencies in the provision of input for: the annual Defense Report, the Congressional Study Book, and the Army Posture Statement. Assess the congressional environment and identify targets of opportunity to market the Army's programs, positions, and policies relative to OCAR areas of responsibility. Initiate appropriate coordination within the Department of Army, the Office of the Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense (DoD) and other Executive Branch agencies, to include the White House. Represent the Army in advising the Members of Congress as to the course of action or options available. Direct the work of OCAR staff ensuring goals and objectives are accomplished.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing expert guidance and assistance on policies and programs of a legislative and/or congressional nature; communicating with Members of Congress and government officials; researching, developing and drafting issue papers and similar correspondence; assisting in the development of communications that inform and educate Congress and staff members on legislative affairs, legislation, and/or Executive Orders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Developing OthersExternal AwarenessStrategic ThinkingTechnical Credibility 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-12).

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W0Z4AA OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ARMY RESERVE DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk