Program Analyst (Legislative Affairs)

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government's Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), seeks a policy analyst to monitor and analyze legislation affecting DOES programs before the DC Council and Congress.

You will prepare summaries, provide recommendations, coordinate testimony, and work with Mayor's Office and agency partners to align legislative actions with DOES priorities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience relevant to legislation monitoring and analysis.
• Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal progression.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review legislation, testimony, and correspondence for clearance through leadership.
• Monitor DC Council and Congressional committees and prepare summaries and recommendations.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). OLA articulates the Department’s position on legislation proposed by the Council and Congress, facilitates the appearance of Department witnesses at Council and Congressional hearings, and develops and coordinates legislative initiatives before the Council and Congress. OLA has the responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies to advance the Department’s legislative initiatives and other interests relating to the Council of the District of Columbia and Congress.

The incumbent is responsible for handling DOES’ legislative portfolio including, but not limited to, monitoring, analyzing, reviewing, and providing overviews and recommendations on legislation, rules, regulations, testimony, and policy that impact DOES and its services and programs before the DC Council, local and Federal government.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates and reviews legislation, testimony, and correspondence within the agency for clearance through DOES leadership and the Executive Office of the Mayor. Ensures that the views and recommendations are consistent with DOES leadership and the Executive Office of the Mayor policy.Maintains effective working relationships with the Executive Office of the Mayor, including the Office of the City Administrator and Deputy Mayor; agency partners; Councilmembers and their staff; and DOES program office staff.

Monitors Council of the District of Columbia and Congressional Committees on Education and Workforce activities, including committee hearings, mark-ups, and votes cast, and keeps OLA and DOES leadership inform of critical legislative developments. Conducts comprehensive analysis of legislation proposed or passed by Council or Congress and prepares summaries and recommendations for next steps.Evaluates legislative proposals to determine their relationship with the DOES Director’s policies and legislative priorities and advises OLA leadership on potential conflicts.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements

None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm or Varies

Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Term NTE 13-Months

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0343-12

Salary: $80,784-$103,333; Based on qualifications and funding

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

Residency Preference: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.