Congressional Affairs Specialist - Secret Clearance

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. seeks a seasoned congressional affairs professional to support the Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN) in public and congressional affairs at the Washington Navy Yard, DC.

The role includes liaison with media, community groups, and congressional staff, plus drafting communications and testimonies. Minimum 5+ years in government congressional affairs or defense staff, US citizenship, bachelor's degree, and an active SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience providing Congressional affairs support for a Government organization or defense staff.
• Active US citizenship and a SECRET clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD/Navy programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between PEO CVN and media representatives and community groups.
• Coordinate activities and events with community relations officers and public affairs officials.
• Act as action officer for local engagement and outreach.
• Prepare and release written information to the public and industry about PEO CVN responsibilities and achievements.
• Coordinate responses to Congressional inquiries and assist in drafting prepared testimony.
• Develop annual briefings to Congressional staff and attend public committee hearings.
• Analyze Congressional language for impact on the portfolio and maintain trackers for authorization and appropriation.
• Assist in collecting information to support GAO audits.

Skills

Public affairs

Media liaison

Congressional relations

Briefings

Drafting testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ORBIS Inc. seeks a seasoned congressional affairs professional to support the Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN) in public and congressional affairs at the Washington Navy Yard, DC.

The role includes liaison with media, community groups, and congressional staff, plus drafting communications and testimonies. Minimum 5+ years in government congressional affairs or defense staff, US citizenship, bachelor's degree, and an active SECRET clearance.