Congressional Affairs Analyst

Science Applications International Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. is seeking a Congressional Affairs Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering.

The role focuses on congressional interactions, tasking, and reporting across DoW initiatives, ensuring alignment and timely responses. Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, the position requires strong analytical and administrative capabilities to manage CHARRTS, OLС Web, and related systems while coordinating with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 10+ years of related experience or Master's and 8+ years, or PhD/JD with 5+ years.
• At least 2 years of legislative systems management experience in the DOW.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage congressional workflow and tasking systems and tracking.
• Provide administrative support including briefing management and workflow coordination.
• Coordinate legislative activities across OUSW(R&E) and ensure alignment.
• Handle congressional reporting, analyze material, coordinate tasking and follow-ups.
• Create and maintain workflow, reporting, and analysis documents and deadlines.
• Collaborate with OSW(LA), OSD(LA), OGC, and OLC on inter-department projects.
• Collate and refine OUSW(R&E) reports and coordinate responses to inquiries.
• Document congressional reports and summarize program information per directives.

Skills

Legislative systems management

Executive coordination

Administrative support

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

JD or PhD

Job description

SAIC is searching for a dynamic Congressional Affairs Analyst to join our team, dedicated to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This pivotal role is at the heart of an organization spearheading the development of groundbreaking capabilities for the Department of War (DOW), driving innovation, and securing our nation's technological edge.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support an organization and mission that is defining the future of DOW technology. Your work will ensure that OUSW(R&E) remains at the forefront of innovation, all while navigating the intricate landscape of congressional interactions with professionalism and strategic insight. The position will be located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage congressional workflow and tasking systems: Congressional Hearings and Reporting Requirements Tracking System (CHARRTS), Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) Web, DOW Congressional Tracking System, and CATMS database.
• Provide multifunctional administrative support, including analysis, filing, support activities, task management, briefing management, and managing special congressional workflows.
• Coordinating legislative activities within OUSW(R&E), ensuring alignment across the enterprise.
• Handling congressional reporting for OUSW(R&E). analyzing legislative material, coordinating tasking and workflow, arbitrating disputes, and working with OSW(LA) and BAA.
• Creating and maintaining workflow, reporting, and analysis documents, tracking deadlines, and issuing guidance.
• Managing special inter-Department projects, coordinating with OSD(LA), OGC, and OLC on task groups and processes.
• Collating and refining OUSW(R&E) reports, managing groups, and strategizing to meet congressional requirements.
• Analyzing inquiries and responses, managing correspondence, tracking follow-up actions, and providing document retrieval services.
• Assembling information, maintaining files, and coordinating responses to congressional and DoW staff inquiries.
• General administrative duties: coordinating security clearances, processing badge requests, tracking FOIA requests, assisting with Pentagon parking for congressional visitors.
• Responding to congressional inquiries, coordinating responses, maintaining a database of inquiries and responses.
• Documenting congressional reports and analysis, summarizing official program information as per DoW or federal directives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience; OR Masters and 8 years or more experience ; OR PhD or JD and 5 years or more experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of legislative systems management experience in the DOW.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills, flexibility, initiative, and a proven ability to work with Senior Executives efficiently and effectively.
• TS/SCI clearance required to maintain employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in congressional briefing management and direct congressional staff interaction and support as a DOW representative.
• Prior experience supporting an OSW principal (USW, ASW, PDASW).