Congressional Affairs Specialist

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Congressional Affairs Specialist

Location:

Fort Belvoir, VA

Description:

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Congressional Affairs Specialist to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) in Ft. Belvoir, VA. Responsibilities for this position include: Creating and communicating information through verbal, written and electronic media to convey key strategic messages for the organization to Congressional stakeholders Supporting Congressional Affairs for the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office by assisting in the planning, developing, and implementing the organization's Congressional Affairs programs, policies, and activities, and interacting with the Army, other Services, industry, and other organizations as appropriate Fulfilling information requests from external and internal stakeholders and coordinates these responses across the Command and the Department of the Army and other Services as appropriate Supporting in the coordination, plans and execution of Congressional engagements, and developing presentations and other materials to prepare senior leaders for strategic engagements Supporting strategic communications in development and execution of proactive Congressional stakeholder engagement strategy Analyzing and evaluating Congressional Affairs needs in order to advise Army leadership and other management officials of information that should be made available to stakeholders Functioning as a Congressional technical authority and providing consultation to leadership and senior leadership in developing Congressional activities to support the total management effort Evaluating information problems encountered in communicating programs and strategy Understanding and following the provisions of Department of Defense (DoD) and Army Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison (OCLL), Army Budget Liaison Office (SAFM-BUL) relevant to conducting organization Congressional operations/activities Developing, disseminating, and transmitting informational materials to Congressional stakeholders to enhance the understanding of the organization's projects and capabilities Developing materials including information papers, fact sheets, and power point briefings and prepping material for all levels of the Command structure Serving as a point of contact for Congressional inquiries and requests Coordinating subject-matter expert reviews of materials being presented to Congress Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Congressional Affairs officials within the DoD and Army offices and other Agencies Required skills & experience: Prior experience with Congressional cycles, processes, and engagements with Congress is a must Analyses and evaluation experience Tracking and providing analysis of key legislation Strong verbal, communication, and written skills; Ability to create and edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups outside the immediate work unit Self-starter and proactive Member of the team Adapting quickly to requests in a high-paced environment Planning and organizing work; Gathering, analyzing, and presenting facts Use of office automation tools and techniques to support office operations Ability to access or locate information using computers and the internet Identifying problems and developing innovative solutions Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of the employing organization Developing and utilizing appropriate information collection techniques Multi-tasking and completing assignments on schedule Must have experience working in a team environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word and Excel Ability to travel up to 25% Desired skills & experience: Knowledge of fundamental principles of defense systems acquisition and program management/acquisition policy Planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes Acquisition strategies, contractual decisions, and program management philosophies, issues, and concepts Experience working in a congressional office, Executive Branch Liaison, or policy office and/or political advocacy office is preferred. Education requirement/required years of experience: Bachelor's degree with 3 years' of directly related experience is required; An additional 4+ years of experience (or related certifications) may be substituted in lieu of degree. Clearance requirements: Candidates for this position must currently possess an Active US DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) Company Description Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Company:

MDW Associates

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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