Congressional Outreach Strategist - Washington, United States - U.S. Secret Service

U.S. Secret Service

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

The selectee will serve as a Congressional Outreach Strategist in the Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs

Typical work assignments include:

Assesses and anticipates congressional/political shifts and inclinations to be considered when determining strategic tactics.
Maintains, develops, and advances an updated database of key Congressional members and staff that are active on Secret Service policy issues, identifies their positions and recommends an outreach strategy for each member.
Monitors legislative proceedings to assess and prepare the timing, frequency, and effect of items of interest appearing on congressional agenda, to include attending Congressional hearings in person.
Studies and analyzes proposed legislation under development that involve or impact the Secret Service. Prepares reports, statistical support, and other information that provide clear justification to Congress for Secret Service goals and views. Tracks and monitors legislation to forecast topics of interest or relevance to congressional agenda.
Represents the Secret Service at Congressional hearings, markups (subcommittee and full committee), and committee conferences.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

One-year probationary period may be required.
Obtain and maintain a top secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page here.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Qualifications:

You qualify for the GS14 level (starting salary $139, if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:
Analyzing congressional activities to support and/or defend an organization's priorities;
Developing communication strategies on legislation that impacts an organization;
Interfacing with policymakers on matters relating to an organizations' s mission; and
Advising on the management of congressional issues.

NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.-
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.- You will often be expected to physically report to capitol hill.

Education:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information:

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This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.

The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed or flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

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.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.