Summary
This position is located in the Department of War Office of the Inspector General (DoW OIG), Office of Legislative Affairs and Communications (OLAC) and reports to the Legislative and Public Affairs Director. This position supervises and leads congressional affairs activities for DoW OIG, developing outreach strategies, coordinating responses to Congress, monitoring legislation, maintaining congressional relationships, and preparing leadership for hearings.
Duties
Formulates and executes strategic outreach plans to engage Congress and communicate DoW OIG programs, priorities, and authorities.
Synthesizes information across DoW OIG components and leads coordination of timely, accurate responses to congressional inquiries.
Develops strategies and maintains strong working relationships with congressional staff; conducts proactive and responsive engagements.
Monitors legislative actions, analyzes impacts on DoW OIG operations, and develops strategies for responding to legislative changes.
Prepares DoW OIG leaders for hearings, manages testimony development, background materials, advance Q and A, and post-hearing submissions.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies: Communicate Legislative Information Congressional Engagement Plans Prepare Written Products You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082844 Criminal History Inquiries - If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]