Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst (supporting NOAA)

ASRC Federal; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, seeks a Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst to support NOAA in Silver Spring, MD. The role focuses on congressional relations, budget development, and strategic communications, with extensive drafting and briefing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience, excels in written and oral communication, and can thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced government contracting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and briefing materials.
• Strong oral presentation skills to brief management.
• Familiarity with Congress and/or federal budget process is a plus.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Track appropriations and congressional correspondence.
• Draft responses for Congress, CRS, GAO.
• Draft congressional testimony and Questions for the Record.
• Support annual budget rollout with Q&A prep.
• Prepare budget materials and narratives for NESDIS leadership.
• Meet with customers to discuss performance and priorities.
• Provide training on congressional procedures to staff.
• Travel as needed for visits and staff training.

Skills

Written communication

Oral presentation

Congress knowledge

Budget process

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst to support our NOAA program located in Silver Spring, MD. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legislative, budgetary, and administrative support to NOAA leadership with NESDIS. This role is highly collaborative and preparatory, focusing on managing congressional relations, annual budgets, and strategic communications.

This is an onsite/hybrid position, expected to be in the Silver Spring office several days each week.

The duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Track appropriations and correspondence.
• Research and prepare draft responses for members of Congress, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Draft and review congressional testimony, Questions for the Record, and reports to Congress.
• Support the annual budget rollout by anticipating and drafting potential questions and answers.
• Prepare budget materials, programmatic charts, tables and supporting narratives for NESDIS senior management.
• Assist with policy analysis, strategic planning and communication initiatives.
• Meet regularly with customers to discuss performance, propose new initiatives, and establish organizational priorities.
• Continuously acquire knowledge about NOAA’s activities to improve daily effectiveness.
• Provide training to NESDIS Program staff regarding congressional procedures and communication.
• Some travel may be required to facilitate congressional visits to NESDIS sites and/or to conduct staff training.

Essential Skills

• Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting clear and concise reports/briefing materials.
• Excellent oral presentation skills with the ability to brief materials to management.
• Knowledge of Congress and/or the federal budget process is a plus.
• Adaptability and capacity to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service skills, to properly manage expectations and respond to requests.
• Technical skills: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Google Drive, Gmail, Google Meet, Microsoft Excel.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a related or applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.