Congressional Activities: Monitoring and reporting on the status and substance of congressional activities, including hearings, legislation, and nominations of interest to the client, including substantially contributing to summaries of relevant legislation. This will include a weekly summary of current Congressional atmospherics, recent and upcoming engagements or hearings and active legislation (involving or of interest to the client), in addition to required elements of information to USD(I&S) or the client legislative affairs organizations.

Congressional Responses: Developing, reviewing, and providing editorial feedback on documentation for congressional audiences, including Congressional Notifications, Congressionally Directed Actions, and letters along with reviewing and providing substantive analysis and editorial improvements to congressional budget justification materials (i.e., Congressional Budget Justification Book, Congressional Justification Book). Also, coordinating the development of responses to, and providing editorial and substantive review of, proposed responses to congressional inquiries on behalf of constituents.

Congressional Research: Conducting research and synthesizing information for congressional engagements, including biographical and district information, office and staff contact information, recent activities and news articles or legislative contents. Also, supporting maintenance of records associated with congressional interactions.

Congressional Engagements: Supporting training and preparation for engagements onsite and on Capitol Hill, including assistance with preparing briefing materials; guidance on decorum for interacting with legislators; explaining the rules and procedures of Congress; ensuring required logistical support is in-place; and other support as requested. Also, represent OCC in providing status updates and basic inquiries regarding legislative process in meetings with other client components, as requested.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is highly preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 15+ years of direct experience in the career field of legislative affairs.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives.