About the Position: As the Chief of Legislative Affairs, U.S. African Command (USAFRICOM) Washington Liaison Office, the incumbent is responsible for providing legislative program continuity across a complex and diversified Command organization with an Area of Responsibility of 53 countries and across numerous functional programs.

Duties

Synthesizes highly complex and voluminous materials, and in presenting complex ideas, conclusions, and recommendations persuasively and effectively, both orally and in writing. Briefs command leadership on legislative law proposals, plans and initiatives as required. Maintains liaison with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of General Counsel, other Combatant/Component Commands, and Military Services and Staffs to keep abreast of legislative and Congressional activity. Conducts direct and routine senior level interface with Congressional Staffs and Members to facilitate a constant dialogue between U.S. Africa Command and Congress. Provides legislative program continuity across a complex and diversified Command organization with an Area of Responsibility of 53 countries and across numerous functional programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.

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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleRe-employed AnnuitantReinstatementVeterans 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing a legislative program. Must have a working knowledge of the Joint Staff and/or Office of the Secretary of Defense organizations and conducted duties such as performing legislative research, legislative program planning, interpretation and analysis, preparation of senior management to testify before Congress, facilitation of Congressional and Professional Staff Member delegations, and drafting legislative proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). 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: CommunicationsLegal, Government and JurisprudencePartneringPlanning and Evaluating 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HR-APF-W6L6AA USAE US AFRICA CMD DO NOT MAIL APO, AE 09096 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk