Strategic Congressional & Public Affairs Analyst

Ascendant Program Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendant Program Services, LLC seeks a Congressional & Public Affairs Analyst to support USTDA in Arlington, VA. The role entails substantive research, analysis, and administrative support for USTDA's Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, with responsibilities in public outreach and communications.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in public affairs or government relations, a Bachelor's degree, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional experience in public outreach, congressional affairs, government relations and/or communications

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive research and analytical support for USTDA's Office of Congressional and Public Affairs.
• Provide administrative support to the office and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Draft and edit reports, briefing materials, memos, letters, social media and website content.
• Coordinate public outreach and communications activities.

Skills

Public outreach

Government relations

Communications

Writing

Detail-oriented

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

GovDelivery

Sprout

Drupal

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Ascendant Program Services, LLC seeks a Congressional & Public Affairs Analyst to support USTDA in Arlington, VA. The role entails substantive research, analysis, and administrative support for USTDA's Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, with responsibilities in public outreach and communications.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in public affairs or government relations, a Bachelor's degree, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment