DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Congressional Affairs to lead the Division's liaison efforts with Congress and other government bodies. You will advise the Commission on congressional initiatives and staff engagements.

Responsibilities include planning and directing liaison programs, representing the Commission at hearings, and guiding policy studies to inform congressional and intergovernmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, execute, and direct liaison programs with Congress and government bodies.
• Advise the Commission on congressional legislative and budget processes.
• Meet with Members of Congress and committees, and staffs to speak on Commission policies and activities.
• Analyze the budget process to develop strategies for favorable congressional consideration.
• Manage the Congressional Affairs Division, plan work, set priorities, assign and evaluate staff.

Job description

DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

• Hiring Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


• Department: Department of Energy


• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION position is located in the Office of External Affairs (OEA), within the Congressional Affairs Division. For more information visit: OEA.

Key Responsibilities

As a DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION some of your typical work assignments include: Planning, designing, executing, and directing the Division's liaison programs to ensure effective and harmonious relationships are developed and maintained with the Congress, federal, state, and local governments, including national and regional associations and coalitions of government officials, consumer and public interest groups, trade associations, regulated industries, and the general public.

Serving as principal adviser to the Commission with respect to the congressional legislative and budget processes. Working closely with the Director of External Affairs to develop and implement Commission policies and procedures governing relations with Congress. Regularly meeting with Members of Congress, their staff, and the staffs of pertinent congressional committees and speaks authoritatively on all Commission policies and activities.

Analyzing the budget process each year to develop logical strategies to secure favorable consideration by Congress. Accompanying the FERC Chairman and senior staff to congressional hearings to provide information on the special interests and concerns of Members present.

Conducting substantive policy studies and program evaluations; formulating, developing, and implementing program goals, program emphasis, operating guidelines, and recommendations for changes in program strategies that may have a fundamental impact on the Commission's congressional and intergovernmental programs.

Exercising full administrative and management responsibilities for the Congressional Affairs Division including planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates; evaluating work performance of subordinates; giving advice, counseling, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; hearing and resolving complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, etc.

Requirements & Education

There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.