Congressional Affairs Analyst

Chartis Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Career development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Chartis Federal, a premier systems engineering and integration firm, seeks a Congressional Affairs Analyst to support the SGS with congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and staff-action tasking. The role involves drafting responses to RFIs, tracking legislation, and ensuring compliant outgoing correspondence for senior leadership review.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and the ability to synthesize complex legislative information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in congressional correspondence or staff-action in a DoD/federal environment.
• Strong research and writing with timely, well-formatted responses.
• AR 25-50/ARNG 25-52 familiarity is a plus.
• Active SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and track taskers in ETS/TMT via CATMS and HQDA ETS; determine OPR, staffing requirements, and suspense dates.
• Draft and recommend responses to RFIs, Report Requirements, and letters; distribute RFIs and set suspense dates.
• Prepare materials for Director/Deputy Director, Army National Guard testimony and correspondence.
• Track, summarize Congressional legislation, hearings, and audits to inform senior leader decisions.
• Review and edit outgoing correspondence for compliance with HQDA/ARNG formats and standards.
• Provide procedural guidance on staffing actions and host weekly Workflow Manager meetings.
• Consolidate weekly situation reports and distribute to division Action Officers.

Skills

Congressional correspondence

Legislative tracking

Research & writing

Active SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Congressional Affairs Analyst to support the customer’s Secretary of the General Staff (SGS) with congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and staff-action tasking. This role drafts responses to Congressional Requests for Information, tracks legislation and hearings, and ensures outgoing correspondence meets regulatory and formatting standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong research and writing skills along with the ability to synthesize complex legislative and regulatory information for senior leadership review.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Enter and track taskers in the Electronic Tasking System (ETS) and Task Management Tool (TMT) received via the Correspondence and Management Tasking System (CATMS) and HQDA ETS; determine OPR, staffing requirements, and suspense dates.
• Draft and recommend responses to Congressional Requests for Information (RFIs), Report Requirements, and letters from Members of Congress; distribute RFIs to the appropriate Directorate and set suspense dates for leadership review.
• Support Congressional Hearings and leadership engagements by preparing draft and final materials for Director/Deputy Director, Army National Guard testimony and correspondence.
• Track, compile, and summarize Congressional legislation, hearings, and audits (Army Audit Agency, DoD Inspector General, GAO) to inform senior leader decisions.
• Review and edit outgoing correspondence for compliance with NGB, HQDA, and ARNG format, grammar, content, and regulatory standards.
• Provide procedural guidance on staffing actions and facilitate weekly Workflow Manager synchronization meetings.
• Consolidate and review weekly situation reports, task trackers, and key working initiatives for distribution to division Action Officers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, or staff-action/correspondence management in a DoD or federal environment.
• Demonstrated research and writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate, well-formatted responses under deadline pressure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Congressional correspondence or legislative tracking experience a plus.
• Familiarity with AR 25-50/ARNG Memorandum 25-52 correspondence standards a plus.
• Must have active SECRET clearance.

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.