Congressional Liaison Specialist

Southern Arkansas University; United States; On-site; USD 57,736 - 91,815; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is hiring for a role focused on legislative support and communication. The position entails responding to inquiries from legislative stakeholders, providing updates on actions, and maintaining records.

Candidates should possess one year of specialized experience for GS-7 or GS-9 grade levels, along with relevant educational qualifications. This role offers a salary range from $57,736 to $91,815 with promotion potential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience for GS-7 grade level.
• 1 year of specialized experience for GS-9 grade level.
• Experience with legislative inquiries and communications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from legislative stakeholders.
• Gather and disseminate information related to legislative matters.
• Maintain records and provide updates on legislative actions.

Skills

Research

Communication

Legislative compliance

Record keeping

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Salary

GS-07 Step 1: $57,736.00 to GS-09 Step 10: $91,815.00 with promotion potential to $158,322 (GS-13 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select "Rest of United States" pay table.

Eligibility

Who is eligible: U.S. Citizens, Career Transition Assistance Plan DHS employees, Reemployment Priority List, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Federal Employees.

Responsibilities

• Receive, research, and respond to inquiries from legislative stakeholders.
• Gather, organize, and disseminate information related to legislative matters and organizational programs.
• Review and edit written communications, including official correspondence and testimony, for clarity and compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain records and provide updates on legislative actions and related activities.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to address the impact of proposed legislation.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS‑7 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Receiving and assisting in processing inquiries from legislative stakeholders.
• Gathering and organizing information related to legislative matters or organizational programs.
• Assisting in the preparation and dissemination of written and oral communications regarding organizational activities.
• Maintaining records or files related to legislative actions and providing status updates to appropriate parties.
• Supporting the review of official correspondence or testimony for clarity and adherence to established guidelines.

Experience: You qualify for the GS‑9 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Independently researching and developing background information to support responses to legislative inquiries.
• Preparing and disseminating information to legislative stakeholders regarding laws, regulations, and organizational practices.
• Reviewing and editing official communications or testimony for content, clarity, and compliance with established policies.
• Establishing and maintaining records on relevant legislative actions and providing updates to leadership.
• Analyzing the impact of proposed legislation and assisting in the development of strategies to support organizational objectives.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Education Substitution

GS‑7: Have successfully completed one or more years of full‑time graduate education from an accredited college or university; or have completed all of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for superior academic achievement based on one of the following: a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society.

GS‑9: I have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education at an accredited or pre‑accredited college or university leading to such a degree or related LL.B. or J.D.

Combining Education and Experience

GS‑7: Have a combination of successfully completed education and experience that is at least 100% as described in the Combining Experience and Education statement in the announcement posting. I understand that I am required to submit proof of my educational claim.

GS‑9: I have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education at an accredited or pre‑accredited college or university leading to such a degree or related LL.B. or J.D.

Experience

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 05/27/2026.