Summary
The Senior Congressional Program and Administrative Policy Analyst in Law & Policy (LP) Legislative Affairs supports the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Social Security, the Chief of Law & Policy, and other agency executives and staff in a wide variety of complex, and highly sensitive duties.
Duties
Serves as a technical expert on a wide variety of SSA legal and policy areas, including Retirement, Survivors and Disability benefit programs, needs-based programs (e.g., SSI), Medicare, and/or program administration,
(Cont'd) such as budget, finance, human resources, data exchange, and service delivery.
Drafts legislation related to SSA programs and/or administrative policies.
Assists Senior Advisor and LP executives in developing the agency’s legislative agenda and related proposals by evaluating issues, presenting analyses,
(Cont'd) and preparing information that will used to establish agency positions on policy and confidential legislative proposals.
Independently handles high-profile, sensitive and confidential assignments.
Assists Director in planning, organizing and coordinating work activity and may act on behalf of the Director as requested.
Reviews the work of lower-graded staff for accuracy, completeness, and possible sensitivities as requested; provides guidance, feedback, edits, and corrections as needed.
Assists LP executives with preparing agency witnesses to testify before Congress, including developing strategies for handling sensitive issues;
(Cont'd) drafting agency testimony, key messages and talking points; and preparing briefing materials, including electronic and hard copy briefing books, key messages, crib sheets, and Questions and Answers.
Provides expert advice and recommendations to executives, congressional staff, and to other external stakeholders based on experience and subject matter expertise of issues that could generate Congressional interest.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include: Ability to represent the agency in high-stakes negotiations and briefings. Knowledge of congressional policies and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activity. Skill in written and oral communication. Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex legislative proposals and their impact on agency operations. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13001198 Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method, based on your responses to the Assessment Questions. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories: 1 - Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 2 - Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. 3 - Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category.