Congressional Budget & Policy Analyst

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal Holding Company is seeking a Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst to support the NOAA NESDIS program in Silver Spring, MD. The role focuses on legislative, budgetary, and administrative support, including congressional relations and annual budgets, with heavy collaboration across teams.

The position is onsite/hybrid, requiring several days in the Silver Spring office weekly and occasional travel for congressional visits and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in a related or applicable field.
• Excellent written communication and ability to draft clear reports/briefing materials.
• Excellent oral presentation skills to brief materials to management.
• Knowledge of Congress and/or the federal budget process is a plus.
• Adaptability and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with ability to set expectations and respond to requests.

Responsibilities

• Track appropriations and correspondence.
• Research and draft responses for members of Congress, CRS, and GAO.
• Draft and review congressional testimony, Questions for the Record, and reports to Congress.
• Assist with budget rollout by drafting potential questions and answers.
• Prepare budget materials, programmatic charts, tables and narratives for NESDIS senior management.
• Assist with policy analysis, strategic planning and communication initiatives.
• Meet regularly with customers to discuss performance and establish priorities.
• Provide training to NESDIS Program staff on congressional procedures and communication.
• Travel may be required to NESDIS sites or for staff training.

Skills

Written communication

Oral presentation

Congress knowledge

Budget process knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Gmail

Google Meet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASRC Federal Holding Company is seeking a Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst to support the NOAA NESDIS program in Silver Spring, MD. The role focuses on legislative, budgetary, and administrative support, including congressional relations and annual budgets, with heavy collaboration across teams.

The position is onsite/hybrid, requiring several days in the Silver Spring office weekly and occasional travel for congressional visits and staff training.