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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

SENIOR ADVISOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

Peterson AFB, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $166K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Advisor for Legislative Affairs to provide policy advice and guidance on legislative issues affecting NORAD and USNORTHCOM. The role involves analyzing complex Congressional issues and advising on legislative policy development in support of aerospace and homeland defense operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the NORAD and USNORTHCOM legislative affairs expert; captures and analyzes complex Congressional issues to identify potential impact to the Command, as well as our component and subordinate commands. Performs and presents technical analyses of complex legislative and regulatory matters regarding N&NC's missions and equities

Serves as NORAD and USNORTHCOM expert on legislative affairs issues. Advises, recommends courses of action, and implements appropriate courses of action in the development of legislative policy in support of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning of North America, homeland defense, civil support, and theater security cooperation capabilities and operations

Serves as the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Legislative Affairs lead for the Commander's Hearing Prep Team in support of Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM testimony to Congress. Formulates N&NC command positions and staff actions to support development of the Command posture to Congress

Serves as NORAD and USNORTHCOM lead for strategic planning and execution of Congressional engagements. Analyzes engagement requirements both on Capitol Hill and for visits to the Commands by Members of Congress and their staffs for targeted engagements with appropriate briefings, tours, and meetings; makes engagement recommendations for the Commander of N&NC, as well as other Command senior leadership

Qualification

Legislative process expertisePolicy analysisCongressional engagementStrategic planningAdvanced communication skillsTactDiplomacyData analysisTeam leadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

A Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance is required for this position

The employee is required to possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive as a condition of employment

Overtime work is required during the week and weekends during high intensity work periods and to support Congressional visits

Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station

This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507

Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment

Situational telework only

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems

Expert knowledge of the legislative process and associated Congressional practices, procedures, rules, protocol and methodologies

Expert knowledge of U.S., Department of Defense (DOD), JS, the Services, National Guard Bureau and Reserve Forces policies regarding aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning of North America, homeland defense, civil support, and theater security cooperation

Expert knowledge of JS, OSD, the Services, and Combatant Command staff processes

Advanced skill in analyzing legislation and draft legislative proposals on complex issues

Ability to deal effectively and successfully in confrontational environments

Advanced communication skills to effectively present information, both orally and in writing