Program Specialist

Zantech; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Vacation package

Job summary

A dynamic Woman Owned Small Business in Maryland is seeking a Program Specialist to act as a Congressional affairs and legislative liaison. This role focuses on developing strategic messaging and maintaining Congressional relationships. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in federal government affairs, a Bachelor's degree, and be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret SCI clearance. The position offers competitive compensation and a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years relevant experience in federal government affairs.
• Previous experience interacting with members of Congress and/or their staff.
• Comprehensive coverage of Executive and Legislative Branch matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic messaging and narrative for internal and external outreach.
• Develop annual strategy for Congressional relationships.
• Maintain active list of Congressional members and staffers.

Skills

Congressional relations

Legislative affairs

Multi-agency coordination

High operational tempo management analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Political Science

Public Administration

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Program Specialist to be a Congressional affairs and legislative liaison providing Strategic messaging and narrative development for an upcoming role situated onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

This role will ensure comprehensive coverage of Executive and Legislative Branch matters, serving as cross‑functional position focused on multi‑agency coordination and implementation of legislative strategies.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Develop strategic messaging and narrative for internal and external outreach
• Develop annual strategy for Congressional relationships
• Maintain active list of Congressional members and staffers with PEO IEW&S equity
• Assess congressional actions and provide recommendations
• Coordinate high visibility Congressional visits
• Track budget trends and NDAA language impacts

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• 7 years relevant experience in federal government affairs
• Skills Required:
  • Congressional relations
  • Legislative affairs
  • Multi-agency coordination
  • High operational tempo management analysis
• Previous experience interacting with members of Congress and/or their staff
• Comprehensive coverage of Executive and Legislative Branch matters
• High operational tempo management
• Multi-agency coordination experience

Required Certifications/Education:

• Certifications Required: Successful completion of Military/Government protocol training
• Education Required: Bachelor's degree
• Education Preferred: Political Science, Public Administration
• 15 years military service can be substituted/utilized as related experience

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Top Secret SCI (TS‑SCI) or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

“Outstanding Performance…Always!”

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast‑paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!