Government Affairs Specialist, Gs-0301-13 De - Alexandria, United States - US National Science Foundation

US National Science Foundation

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Alexandria, United States

5 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

As a Government Affairs Specialist, GS DE
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Assists in the strategic planning and execution of government affairs strategy, as well as the facilitation, coordination, and communication of information to the Congress, state and local officials, and the public.
Assists in the development and implementation of aggressive outreach strategies.
Reviews NSF and OLPA products for accuracy, adequacy and conformance with agency priorities, messages, policies and procedures.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, NSF staff, state and local officials, and representatives of the science and engineering research and education community.
Utilizing comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of science, technology and educational issues, develops sources of information as well as identifies and performs analyses of issues pertinent to the agency.
Identifies legislative and other issues important to NSF and the science and engineering research and education community.
Analyzes and monitors progress of legislation with respect to its impact.
Attends and prepares analyses of Congressional and legislative activity, state and local and other external activities pertaining to issues important to NSF and the science and engineering research and education community.
Assists in the coordination and development of NSF positions and testimony on legislative issues and Congressional hearing important for science and technology.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

You must be a US citizen.
Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
Selectee may be required to serve a 1year trial/probationary period.

Additional Requirements
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included.

Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level in the federal government supporting the development and implementation of an organization's legislative strategy

Examples include:

assisting in the strategic planning and execution of government affairs strategy; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staffs; analyzing science and technology policy for organizational impacts; develops and reviews outreach products for an organization.

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In addition to meeting the specialized experience above.

Applicant must also meet the following selective placement factor below:

I have experience with the Federal legislative process, and with planning and executing government affairs strategies in the areas of science and technology

Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education:

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Additional information:

Relocation Expenses will not be paid.

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs.

Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General.

Foreign Talent Definitions

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources

Veteran's Preference:

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.

Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as speci