What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Affairs & Congressional Correspondence Analyst position at Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.?
Overview
Nakupuna Companies is looking for a Legislative Affairs and Congressional Correspondence Analyst to support a client of the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). The ideal candidate is an expert communicator and able to work with and directly support senior executives in the Department of War (DoW).
Responsibilities
Job Duties Include: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Provide congressional affairs support to program leadership for engagements with Congressional members and their staff.
- Prepare draft minutes and/or verbal reports of conferences and meetings. Prepare, produce, and provide briefings and presentation materials for senior leadership.
- Maintain a comprehensive record of materials provided to Congress for reference and purposes of consistency.
- Draft responses to congressionally related internal DOW requests in preparation for interaction with Congress.
- Provide policy analysis in support of program offices.
- Review the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and advise on potential impact to program offices.
- Author legislative proposals and testimonials for congressional hearings in collaboration with program offices.
- Monitor, track and manage responses to Congressional inquiries. Coordinate with related offices to ensure complete, accurate, and timely responses.
- Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, talking points and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce and mission.
- Participate in regular meetings (in-person and virtual) to stay abreast of organizational accomplishments and to keep the organization informed of current and upcoming public relations activities.
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Demonstrated experience in congressional and legislative affairs.
- Familiarity with Capitol Hill and congressional hearings.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills. Must possess strong organizational skills and great attention to detail.
- Takes initiative and exercises personal accountability for achieving high quality outcomes. Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with CATMS and other DoW systems is preferred.
Education and Experience: 5-10 or more years of relevant experience and Bachelor's degree required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Location: Work is performed on Government site at the Pentagon five days a week.
Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000