About the Position: Serve as a Senior Congressional Actions Coordinator for the Congressional Inquiry Division with responsibility for providing expert advice and guidance in the handling of senior leader inquiries from Members of Congress. The position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Analyze written correspondence and telephonic requests to determine pertinent issues. Research sources from which to obtain information and facts to provide comprehensive and accurate replies. Handle varied and simultaneous ongoing correspondence, each at different stages of completion and covering diverse functional areas. Initiate and effect appropriate coordination with the Department of the Army, the Office of the Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense, and other Executive Branch agencies, to include the White House, when appropriate. Provide advice and guidance to functional experts outside OCLL on how best to articulate official Army decisions.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
• 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. 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-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 education 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 input for the preparation of official written/telephonic congressional inquiries; interpreting policies for initiatives that are of critical interest to Congress; partnering with those both within and outside of the organization to execute high visibility tasks such as Congressional briefings and/or ceremonial events; and collaborating with various committees, Senate and Congressional members ensuring protocol/procedures are adhered to. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: PartneringTechnical 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-12).

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 HT-W1BYAA HQDA OFC OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk