Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• 7 years of total experience and 3 years of experience with Congressional and Legislative issues
• Proven knowledge of legislative processes and procedures, particularly authorization and appropriation, and analyzing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• MS Office proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications :

• Master's degree in a related field
• Familiarity with any of the following : CHIPS Act, U.S. domestic microelectronics technology, and the supply chain
• Experience working with the congressional Armed Services, Appropriations, Banking, or Small Business committees
• DoD Major Staff (OSD, Joint Staff, Senior Service Staff) experience
• Familiarity with enterprise-wide correspondence management systems (CATMS, IQ, Fireside21, etc.)
• Experience with Congressional Hearings and Reporting Requirements Tracking System (CHARTS)

Responsibilities

The Congressional Affairs Coordinator will provide support to the CHIPS Coordination Cell (C3). The candidate will support OUSD (A&S) by monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing legislation (including the National Defense Authorization Act and annual appropriations bills), and recommending and coordinating the development of legislative proposals and priorities.

The candidate will respond to Congressional inquiries and support OUSD (A&S) and senior DoD leader Congressional engagements, briefings, and hearings.

The candidate will manage and track Congressional reports assigned to OUSD (A&S), coordinating intra- and inter-agency reviews and political appointee confirmation efforts.