Congressional Liaison & Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration - VA Pacific Islands Health Care System seeks a Legislative Liaison to manage executive-level Congressional correspondence and coordinate briefings with facility leadership.

The role reports to the Director via Public Affairs and supports VA governance across clinical and administrative programs. The incumbent interfaces with Veterans, staff, VISN, VBA, NCA, VACO, and legislative entities to address inquiries, coordinate

Qualifications

• Competencies in data handling and information management.
• Strong awareness of organizational structures and decision-making processes.
• Analytical thinking with ability to solve complex problems.
• Holistic view of systems and interdependencies in healthcare/public affairs.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Congressional Liaison for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System.
• Coordinates Congressional/VSO briefings with agendas and materials.
• Serves as central reception and monitor point for all correspondence and tasks.
• Participates in long- and short-range planning for healthcare segments.
• Develops recommendations and action plans for assigned programs.
• Serves as backup Public Affairs Officer for the VA system.
• Applies public relations, media, and health administration skills to promote VA care.

Skills

Data Management

Organizational Awareness

Analysis and Problem Solving

Systems Thinking

Public Affairs coordination

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration - VA Pacific Islands Health Care System seeks a Legislative Liaison to manage executive-level Congressional correspondence and coordinate briefings with facility leadership.

The role reports to the Director via Public Affairs and supports VA governance across clinical and administrative programs. The incumbent interfaces with Veterans, staff, VISN, VBA, NCA, VACO, and legislative entities to address inquiries, coordinate