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Legislative Affairs Specialist
About KAPS Solutions:
KAPS Solutions is a leading small business provider of business consulting services within the DoD and Intelligence Community. As a woman-owned small business, we promote a family-like atmosphere, access to executives, and team social engagements. We pride ourselves in teamwork and collaboration, work-life balance, and helping clients succeed at their missions. Join KAPS Solutions today and unlock your full potential!
Location: mostly hybrid, Washington, DC
Clearance: Public Trust Required
Overall Assignment Description:
The candidate will support the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health (ARPA-H) Division of Government Relations and Strategy (DGRS) by monitoring and analyzing key legislative and Congressional updates; synthesize, summarize, and present to agency leadership.Identify members of Congress with interests relevant to ARPA-H programs. Support in the planning of Congressional briefings, visits, and other events. Research, identify and track legislation relevant to ARPA-H activities and keep ARPA-H staff informed of developments.Draft reports on Congressional and legislative priorities or on potential opportunities as required. Create presentations and talking points for ARPA-H leadership and staff that communicate agency priorities and objectives
Required skills and Demonstrated Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 2 years of experience in a legislative affairs, policy, or lobbying role
- 2 years of experience working within Congressional Affairs of with members of Congress
- Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment
Salary: $115k-$125k
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Congressional affairs : 2 years (Required)
- legislative affairs: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000