Legislative Affairs Specialist

cape-henry; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JANUS Research Group in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support USCYBERCOM. The role involves monitoring defense legislation, preparing Questions for the Record and Inserts for the Record, and briefing senior leaders on congressional matters.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in legislative affairs, experience with congressional documents, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in legislative affairs or department-level planning/execution.
• Experience with legislative and regulatory documents.
• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze congressional hearing transcripts and prepare Questions for the Record (QFR) and Inserts for the Record (IFR).
• Monitor the status of defense legislation, hearing activity, markups, and floor actions.
• Prepare client staff for congressional hearings and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate with government officials to obtain review and approval.
• Research and write background papers, talking points, and written/verbal statements.
• Provide legislative briefings to senior leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Legislative Affairs Specialist

Supporting USCYBERCOM

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Salary: 100K-150K; Commensurate w/ education & experience

Clearance: DoD TS/SCI w/ Poly

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

The Opportunity:

Provide support for a DoD client. Review and analyze congressional hearing transcripts and prepare and submit Questions for the Record (QFR) and Inserts for the Record (IFR). Monitor the status of defense legislation, pertinent hearings, markups, and floor actions. Prepare client staff for congressional hearings, and respond to congressional inquiries. Coordinate with appropriate government officials to obtain review and approval. Research and write background papers, talking points, and written and verbal statements, including providing legislative briefings to senior leadership.

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You Have: ?

• 10+ years of experience in the legislative affairs field or with department-level planning or execution
• Experience with legislative and regulatory documents
• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have: ?

• Ability to prepare leadership for testifying to and meeting with government members and pertinent staff members
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to act in a proactive manner with actions focused on problem-solving and analyzing the implementation of systems and procedures, to ensure that projects and documents are kept on track and internal and external deadlines are met
• Possession of excellent organizational skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at [e-mail] or calling [phone]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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