Legislative Liaison.

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency seeks a leader to coordinate legislative affairs, advise senior leadership, and manage congressional relations. You will develop strategies, oversee briefings, and represent the organization in external communications.

At the GS-14/GS-15 levels, you will direct testimony preparation, monitor hearings, and guide the articulation of agency programs to Congress and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience coordinating legislative affairs and congressional relations activities, monitoring congressional developments, preparing briefings and legislative materials, and advising management on communicating agency programs and policies to congressional and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements legislative strategies communicating agency mission and accomplishments to Members of Congress and staff.
• Serves as chief senior advisor to leadership to establish and communicate strategic objectives and initiatives to legislative and external audiences.
• Acts as spokesperson and maintains relationships with congressional staff and external contacts, representing the organization in support of senior leadership's vision.
• Identifies and defines major issues, monitors hearings, reviews materials, and coordinates issue papers and briefing slides.
• Coordinates congressional hearing preparation including schedules, witness testimony and questioning, and responses to post-hearing inquiries.

Job description

Duties

Duties Below Are Listed At The Full Performance Level

• Develops and implements legislative strategies, including arranging personal contacts between organizational leadership and Members of Congress and staff to communicate the organization's mission and accomplishments.
• Serves as the chief senior advisor to leadership to establish and communicate strategic objectives and initiatives to legislative and external audiences.
• Serves as a spokesperson and maintains relationships with congressional staff and external contacts; represents the organization in support of senior leadership's vision and direction.
• Identifies and defines major issues, monitors appropriate committee hearings, reviews source materials, and coordinates issue papers, briefing slides, and handouts.
• Coordinates congressional hearing preparation, including schedules, witness testimony and questioning, compliance with committee procedures, and responses to post-hearing congressional inquires.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

At the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualifications

One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience coordinating legislative affairs and congressional relations activities, monitoring congressional developments, preparing briefings and legislative materials, and advising management on communicating agency programs and policies to congressional and external stakeholders.

At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualifications

One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Expert in designing and implementing legislative strategies; advising senior leadership on legislative issues and congressional relations; coordinating congressional testimony, hearing preparation, and legislative products; and representing the organization in congressional and external affairs.

TIME-IN-GRADE

Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

Additional information

Appointment Authorities:

For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Telework Suitability

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

Stipulations Of Employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.

Work Schedule

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

This position requires occasional overnight travel.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.