USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Legislative Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelNASA Headquarters is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist in the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA). The role involves coordinating with internal and external partners to support the legislative agenda and representing NASA before state legislative bodies and elected officials.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of legislative liaison; legislative text review, analysis, and reporting, for all assigned program areas with NASA's Congressional Authorization and Appropriations Committees
Represent NASA to State and local elected officials as assigned
Participate in hearing strategy development with Agency staff and program officials, as well as Committee direction and concerns, and identifying Agency objectives for the hearing and issues to be addressed and/or resolved
Recommend and prepare information to be presented by Agency and program staff officials in their meetings with Members and staff of Congressional Committees by gathering, researching, and analyzing material
Provide analysis and advice on complex program issues in writing or orally
Draft letters for senior NASA official's signature to Members of Congress, key Congressional staff members, or their constituents on a variety of issues related to assigned program areas
Plan and execute outreach opportunities to inform congressional stakeholders (Member offices and Committee Staff) of upcoming NASA solicitations and competitions, high-level NASA priorities, and Agency engagement events
Qualification
Required
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work
To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Reviewing legislative processes and providing awareness of the sensitivities and concerns of congress or a State legislative body; Assisting in the monitoring of congressional or State legislative activities alongside Senior Specialists and/or Managers to develop appropriate responses. Assisting Senior Specialists and/or Managers as a liaison for a variety of Congressional or State legislative events
OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field
OR d) LL.M., if related
OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above
To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Applying legislative processes and providing awareness of the sensitivities and concerns of congress; Monitoring congressional activities and developing appropriate responses; Acting as a liaison for a variety of Congressional events
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Applying and assessing legislative processes to provide insight on congressional concerns; Preparing staff for congressional hearings, briefings, meetings, and testimony; Drafting correspondence/position papers and reports to management regarding legislative issues and making recommendations on changes/modifications
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience
If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs
All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
This position may require a one-year probationary period
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance
If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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