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    Legislative Affairs Specialist - Arlington, United States - DEFTEC Corporation

    DEFTEC Corporation
    DEFTEC Corporation Arlington, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Arlington, VA, USA | Full Time

    Legislative Affairs Specialist

    DEFTEC delivers mission critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist who will support the drafting, editing, and review of DARPA responses to congressional requests for information, briefings, and hearings.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Shall provide subject matter expertise on science and technology policy development and interaction with congressional staffs to implement policy.

    + Will draft, track, and manage DoD/legislative affairs reporting requirements as they pertain to DARPA and DARPA requirements/responsibilities.

    + Will maintain significant knowledge and awareness of science, technology, and overall defense issues in Congress.

    + Will analyze, anticipate, and proactively react to political and policy developments.

    + Will monitor and track draft legislation; prepare summaries for Agency leadership.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree in relevant field

    + 3+ years of experience on congressional committee staff/related legislative affairs experience with a national security focus

    + Experience working on Capitol Hill (newly identified firm requirement of client)

    + Proven knowledge of legislative processes and procedures, particularly authorization and appropriation

    + Active Secret clearance

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Prior DARPA experience

    + Master's degree

    DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, life insurance, short/long term disability, and educational reimbursement. DEFTEC also matches 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of employee's income and an additional $0.50 for every dollar between 4-5% of employee's income. The DEFTEC team is comprised of professionals who make a difference every day in crucial missions related to national security. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team who is well taken care of. Our employees are our top priority making DEFTEC an ideal place to work.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact if you require reasonable accommodations.

    DEFTEC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

    AAP/EEO Statement

    DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type ? on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding ? and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), ? gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, ? disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

    This policy applies to all terms of employment including ? recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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