Government Affairs Specialist GS-0343-14 NF

National Science Foundation

Alexandria (VA)

Remote

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

The National Science Foundation in Alexandria, VA, invites applications for a Government Affairs Specialist in the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The role supports the Branch Chief in developing and executing the agency's legislative strategy and public affairs initiatives.

You will help prepare testimony, talking points, briefs, and outreach tools, and coordinate meetings and briefings with Congressional staff.

Qualifications

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Responsibilities

Assists the Branch Chief for Government Affairs in formulating and executing the legislative strategy; conducts research and develops agency-wide products, such as testimony, talking points, roll out plans and briefing memos.
Develops and implements outreach strategies to a variety of communities, including the development of strategic outreach tools and products that cross-cut OLPA.
Plans and organizes legislative-related briefings and meetings, handling or assigning administrative details, and oversees preparation of final reports, products, and presentations.
Manages and coordinates special events and projects that cross-cut OLPA and NSF, including briefings for Congressional staff.
Manages OLPA's automatic notification of awards for Congress in conjunction with appropriate divisions in NSF.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work approximately 20% of the time.

Job description

Hiring Agency: National Science Foundation
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This Government Affairs Specialist is located in Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The primary purpose of the position is responsible for assisting in the development of OLPA's legislative strategy and assisting the Branch Chief for Government Affairs in executing that strategy.

Key Responsibilities

As a Government Affairs Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Assists the Branch Chief for Government Affairs in formulating and executing the legislative strategy; conducts research and develops various agency-wide products, such as testimony, talking points, roll out plans and briefing memos. Develops and implements outreach strategies to a variety of communities, including the development of strategic outreach tools and products that cross-cut OLPA.

Plans and organizes legislative-related briefings and meetings, handling or assigning administrative details, and oversees preparation of final reports, products, and presentations. Manages and coordinates special events and projects that cross-cut OLPA and NSF, including briefings for Congressional staff. Manages OLPA's automatic notification of awards for Congress in conjunction with appropriate divisions in NSF.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work approximately 20% of the time..

Requirements & Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Science Foundation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.