Duties

This position will perform and manage strategic initiative projects and assist the Federal Co-Chair with program planning and relationship management. The position plans, designs, and executes a legislative affairs strategy that conveys information to Congress and the public about the Commission's activities and services. The position works with members of Congress, congressional staff, and other federal and state organizations to respond to legislative inquiries and advance the Commission's priorities for annual appropriations and reauthorization. This position reports directly to the Federal Co-Chair, who is a Presidential appointee.
Responsibilities

• Strong ability to formulate internal policies governing the handling of legislative matters and functions.
• Ability to interpret congressional hearings, briefings, meetings, and other significant events for distribution throughout the agency and the states.
• Ability to conduct annual ethics training for all the ARC staff.
• Sound knowledge of OMB Circulars and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards, grants/assistance management processes and techniques.
• Adept ability to maintain policy options and proposals for the Federal Co-Chair concerning Commission policy, especially as it relates to rural economic and community development.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve results and provide value to the commission.
• Through a combination of collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving skills can synthesize details into useful information and strategy.
• Possess a keen understanding of the organization and can build a detailed understanding of the organization and have the capability to effectively collaborate with and influence multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent planning skills and ability to conduct effective meetings whether in-person or virtual.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead multiple and simultaneous programs using best practices and the ability to adjust to the changing nature of the environment, to adjust to various complexities and to continue provide improved business results.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete and maintain a background check/investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel (up to 50%) and must possess a valid driver's license.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Resume, cover letter, and responses to questions listed in the online application form.
  Other supporting documentation, if applicable.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  https://appalachianregionalcommission.applytojob.com/apply/9HHTukohUK/Congressional-Liaison.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources

  Phone

  202-884-7770

  Email

  hr@arc.gov

  Address

  APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
  1666 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW
  Suite 700
  Washington, DC 20009
  US

  Next steps

  Once your information is received, you will be sent an automated email reply to let you know we have received your submission. Your resume will be reviewed by the recruiter and/or the hiring manager with the vacancy. You will only hear from Human Resources or the hiring manager if we have questions or are interested in a phone screen or in-person interview. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, it is not possible to respond individually to all applicants.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This position requires a Public Trust Background Investigation.