Congressional Affairs Support with Security 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

Job Description: The incumbent provides support to the Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN) in the areas of Public and Congressional Affairs. PEO CVN provides full lifecycle acquisition support to the nation's fleet of aircraft carriers. The command is located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. In this role, the selectee will:

• Serve as a liaison between PEO CVN and media representatives and community groups.
• Coordinate activities and events with other community relations officers, public affair officials, and local business representatives for outreach efforts.
• Serve as the action officer for planning and execution of local engagement and outreach efforts

• Create / edit written products that meet the information and communication needs of the PEO and its audiences. * Prepare and release written information to the public and industry on the PEO's responsibilities and achievements, particularly in support of PEO CVN ceremonies and events. * Provide support in coordinating, monitoring and gathering information, preparing responses, reviewing publications, maintaining databases, drafting public affairs articles, executing a communication plan, assisting with developing and supporting multimedia presentations, and compiling metrics.
• Coordinate responses to Congressional inquiries
• Assist in the drafting of prepared testimony
• Assist in the development of annual briefings to Congressional staff.
• Attend public committee hearings of interest to PEO Carriers; document key takeaways for PEO leadership.
• Analyze Congressional language for its impact on the PEO Carriers' portfolio.
• Maintain trackers to document the authorization and appropriation processes and budget reconciliation
• Assist in the collection of information to support audits conducted by the General Accountability Office (GAO)
• Required Skills and Experiences: * Minimum:
• 5+ years experience providing Congressional affairs support for a Government organization, or
• 5+ years experience as Congressional staff in support of Defense-related issues,
• Preferred:
• Experience supporting a DoD / Navy ACAT-I program
• Experience as staff at the Office of Legislative Affairs or similar command responsible for Congressional liaison. Degree Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in any field Other Requirements: * Must be a US Citizen
• Must possess an active and fully adjudicated SECRET clearance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.