About the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal FORSCOM Congressional Relations Officer and subject matter expert in the Commander's Initiatives Group reporting to the Director or Deputy Director Oversees legislative affairs for the Army Command, to include providing legislative and associated staff support to the FORSCOM Commanding General and other Command principal officials.

Duties

Serve as the Command's Congressional and Legislative Liaison program manager. Serve as the focal point for all matters, which may or have become the subject of Congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation. Explain, justify, and discuss legislative and other topics with interest to the Army and Forces Command. Undertake actions that carry consequences to FORSCOM and Army plans and programs based on Congressional importance and the issues at stake. Develop and implement means to provide exposure to Congressional liaison activities to broaden knowledge and understanding of command personnel. Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation to determine its impact on the command’s programs and resources. Assess Congressional actions, report conclusions, and make recommendations. Inform command senior officials on developments following Congressional engagements at command installations. Furnish guidance on procedures and assistance to Committee Members, individual members of Congress, and their staffs for proper disposition of inquiries. Represent the command in matters with Congressional interest at all Army, Defense, and Joint Staff legislative liaison engagements. Distinguish and comprehensively articulates relationships between National Security and National Defense level strategies to command missions, functions, and delegated responsibilities. Provide guidance to, and coordinate training for unit Congressional Affairs Contact Officers. Plan, organize, and direct team study work; and leverages outcomes to masterly negotiate with command senior leaders to accept and implement recommendations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position. In accordance with AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to the appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Top Secret security clearance.
• This position requires the employee to travel away from the normal duty station on a frequent basis up to approximately 25%.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain certifications for the Congressional Operations Seminar course, Executive-Legislative Branch relations course and Advanced Legislative Process course within 6 months of employment.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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: 1) developing, updating, and implementing a comprehensive Congressional engagement plan; 2) advising on the management of congressional issues; 3) interfacing with and advising senior leaders/policymakers on matters relating to an agency's mission and strategic plan; 4) managing preparations for and follow-ups to congressional hearings and/or briefings; 5) communicating complex and/or sensitive information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication 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-13).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W3YBAA US ARMY FORCES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]