Government Relations Representative

United States Postal Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,180 - 115,530; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Head of Recruiting to represent the Postal Service in interactions with the U.S. Congress. This role involves establishing relationships with elected officials, assisting in legislative strategies, and ensuring effective communication on Postal Service issues. Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills, as well as a proven ability to develop and maintain effective liaisons. The position offers a full-time contract and operates within public relations in government administration.

Qualifications

• Ability to represent the Postal Service effectively to Congress.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Postal Service to Congress and staff.
• Establish liaison and advocacy efforts with elected officials.
• Prepare responses to inquiries and guide support staff.

Skills

Research capability

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Coordination

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $97,180.00/yr - $115,530.00/yr. This range is provided by United States Postal Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

United States Postal Service provided pay range

Role

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Functional Purpose

Represents the Postal Service to members of the U.S. Congress, maintaining continuous liaison on matters of mutual interests, educating members of Congress on Postal Service issues and policies, and assisting in the formulation and execution of legislative strategies and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Represents the Postal Service to members of the U.S. Congress and their staff.
2. Establishes and maintains regular and continuous liaison, educational and advocacy efforts with elected officials, including significant personal contact with members and staff on Capitol Hill.
3. Responds to written and verbal inquiries and requests for information or coordinates responses by the appropriate Postal Service officials on more complex issues.
4. Reviews and prepares written inquiries and provides guidance to support staff in preparation of responses; reviews responses regarding significant issues for appropriateness.
5. Works closely with Headquarters and field managers on matters of concern to elected officials.
6. Monitors and evaluates positions taken by elected officials on matters of postal interest, and provides feedback to postal management.
7. Informs managers with respect to particular concerns and interests of Congressional representatives.
8. Assists in the development of legislative programs and strategies.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct research at a sufficient level to acquire knowledge of the Postal Service management structure, function, and the Congressional legislative process.
• Ability to represent the Postal Service and its positions, in person, in writing, and by telephone, to members of Congress and their staffs on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to analyze highly complex and critical issues to determine core issues and information needed to respond.
• Ability to evaluate and report to management the positions taken by elected officials and government agencies on matters of interest to the organization.
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated effort to present a consistent and uniform message to elected officials.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to accurately convey complex facts and ideas, including the ability to provide guidance and direction on the preparation of responses to written inquiries.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Public Relations

Industries

Government Administration