We are looking to place a mid-level Legislative Analyst to provide support for Department of Defense (DoD) programs in Washington, DC.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinate and conduct the full range of congressional affairs/communication activities in accordance with procedures and policies set forth by the Department of the Air Force.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the Secretary of the Air Force Legislative and Appropriation Liaison offices and HAF/A4C to coordinate requests for information and engagements from Congress.
• Provide direct sound/timely advice/guidance to Headquarters Air Force/Space Force leaders, and advisory/strategy groups, on a broad portfolio of issues.
• Play a lead role in offering guidance on installations issues; strategic basing of weapon systems; encroachment; military construction; housing and housing privatization; design, construction, and maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure; the acquisition and disposal of real property/real estate; operations of utility systems; environmental cleanup, compliance, and pollution prevention; operational and facility energy; and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC).
• Develop, integrate, and execute specific strategies, plans, and programs in support of congressional activity/engagement (e.g., hearing preparation including execution of skull sessions and development of written and oral testimony, interaction with congressional staffers including development/execution of congressional staffer day briefs, responses to congressional/public inquiries).
• Assist with managing congressional and communication related information through the entire lifecycle, to include: assess portfolio equities, set congressional task priorities, delegate work, and provide quality control oversight and consistency of message.
• Monitor legislation including news media reports and public sentiment to assess their effects.
• Assist with writing and editing congressional testimony, speeches, office procedures, publications, manuscripts, and reports and briefings for various audiences.
• Receive, assign for action, and lead the development of responses to inquiries and requests for information from members of congress, congressional committees, and professional congressional staff members.
• Provide support in developing portfolio messaging, ensuring consistency of message to all constituency inquiries.
• Assist in preparing senior leaders for congressional testimonies and hearings involving installations, environment, and energy.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Late Night Hearing preparations, Congressional Engagement Preparation, congressional RFI management, and executive summaries.
• Assist with preparing annual President’s Budget Staffer Day papers and briefs, and annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Reconciliation with Professional Staff Members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Congress and DoD legislative processes.
• Understanding of Congress and DoD legislative processes.
• Knowledge and experience with defense appropriations, authorization committees, and legislative engagement requirements is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and/or local regulations and statutes, as well as Air Force or DoD regulations and documentation is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current SECRET security clearance is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

About AGEISS Inc:

AGEISS, headquartered in Colorado, has provided Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, Advisory & Assistance, and Program/Project Management Services to the Federal sector nationwide and internationally since 1988. AGEISS offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

AGEISS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment at AGEISS are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per state and Federal laws.

If you are interested in joining our team of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements.