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Duties

Please note, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Agency is operating in a maximum telework posture for all telework ready employees occupying a telework eligible position. Serve as the Agency’s technical authority for congressional affairs matters, providing specialized staff advice and assistance regarding relations with Congress. Serve as the primary congressional liaison with the legislative branch, White House, and national, state, and local political entities fostering awareness of and participation in resolving issues of political significance. Conduct congressional affairs functions in accordance with procedural and policy guidance of the Director and Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs. Support and advise DLA Headquarters Elements and Field Activities appropriate to their legislative portfolio. Point of contact for oral inquiries from Members of Congress, their staff, and congressional defense oversight committees. Advise DLA leadership on how best to present the Agency and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) position. Perform budgetary functions and oversees contractual funding obligations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Qualifications

To qualify for a Congressional Affairs Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: Serving as a Congressional liaison within a legislative branch. Preparing congressional correspondence and reports. Demonstrated understanding of the operations and practices of the United States Senate, the House of Representatives, and Congressional committees on the legislative process and congressional initiatives. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Legislative Affairs 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: DLA Installation Support POC
• Phone: 614-692-0877
• Email: [email protected]