This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing research services, staff advice, and assistance to the Chairman and JS employees as they respond to a wide range of legislative actions.

Duties

As a Congressional Strategist and Research Specialist at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the primary congressional advisor to the Special Assistant for Legislative Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Lead, author and manage the CJCS approved annual CJCS Congressional engagement strategy. Perform assignments as Lead action officer for defense-related legislation that affects the interests of the CJCS, Joint Staff (JS), the Combatant Commanders, and the Services. Research and conduct analyses of all Congressional activity, both defense and non-defense related. Produce analytical and assessment documents for the CJCS and JS in support of mid-long range, short notice and crisis management Congressional engagement. Assist the JS intern in the performance of his/her duties related to legislative proposals, congressional reports and congressional correspondence.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Employee is required to obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret Security Clearance.
• May sometimes be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 11 grade level in the Federal service: Performing congressional and legislative research and analysis on Congressional hearings, meetings, and briefings to identify issues that impact policy and procedures. Preparing and presenting briefing papers, position papers, face charts, congressional quotes, executive summaries to produce executive level products and meet the suspense. Utilizing computer system operations, electronic database and web-based research to navigate legislative based sources to obtain archived material.\

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]