Staff Assistant

House Ways and Means Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Ways and Means Committee seeks a Staff Assistant for entry-level, in-person support. You will handle scheduling, document preparation, and visitor management, reporting to the Chief Counsel while supporting Subcommittee staff.

The role requires independence, strong organizational and communication skills, and flexibility to work long hours as needed. A related bachelor’s degree is required, with opportunities to assist with research and hearing planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree a plus.
• Policy interest or Hill experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, research, writing, and communication skills required.
• Strong analytical skills; experience with Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Experience with data visualization and/or statistical software (e.g., Tableau, R) is a plus.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.
• Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures.
• Flexibility to work long hours, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and manage calendar for the Committee staffing.
• Prepare and assemble documents for publication and hearings.
• Answer phones, manage visitors, and communicate with Member offices.
• Assist Chief Counsel and Subcommittee staff; support Office Manager and Deputy Parliamentarian.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Writing and communication

Discretion and independent judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Data analysis using Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

R

Job description

The House Committee on Ways and Means seeks a Staff Assistant. This entry level position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for all operational aspects of with full Committee hearings, including witness management, document production and management, and tracking and preparation of all materials for publication. This is the administrative support position for the Committee, so primary duties will include scheduling meetings, document preparation and assembly, answering phones, managing visitors, and communicating with Member offices.

The position reports directly to the Chief Counsel but will assist all Subcommittee staff and sometimes work at the direction of other Committee staff, including the Office Manager and the Deputy Parliamentarian. Work will be primarily in-person and occasionally extend outside of normal business hours.

Over time, there may also be opportunities to support the Committee’s professional staff, by doing research, assisting with legislative drafting and hearing planning, and drafting documents on issues before the Committee.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Graduate degree is a plus.
• Passion for policy, previous research or Hill experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, research, writing, and communication skills required.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, preferred.
• Experience with data visualization and/or statistical software (e.g., Tableau, R, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.
• Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, and weekends.

Our office deeply values the diversity of our employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

apply before January 5, 2027