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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented LegislativeAffairsSupport Officer– Senior to join our team! In this role you will get to s upport the execution of the clients interactions with the Legislative Branch, including elected officials, committees, and associated staffThis individual will serve as a principal advisor to senior leadership and the legislative affairs team on all matters concerning legislative affairs. They will develop and support comprehensive engagement strategies to advance the clients legislative priorities, including its annual budget request and efforts to providetimely,accurateresponses to all Congressional inquiriesThey will provideexpertiseand guidance on legislative procedures and actions; coordinate engagements, communications, and visits with/by congressional and oversight committee members and staff; and develop, review, edit, and coordinate documentation for congressional audiences.
What You'll Be Doing:
Congressional Activities: Monitoring and reporting on the status and substance of congressional activities, including hearings, legislation, and nominations of interest to the client, includingsubstantially contributingto summaries of relevant legislationThis will include a weekly summary of current Congressional atmospherics, recent and upcoming engagements or hearings and active legislation (involving or of interest to the client), in addition to required elements of information to USD(I&S) or the client legislative affairs organizations.
Congressional Responses: Developing, reviewing, and providing editorial feedback on documentation for congressional audiences, including Congressional Notifications, Congressionally Directed Actions, and letters along with reviewing and providing substantive analysis and editorial improvements to congressional budget justification materials (i.e., Congressional Budget Justification Book, Congressional Justification Book). Also, coordinating the development of responses to, and providing editorial and substantive review of, proposed responses to congressional inquiries on behalf of constituents.
Congressional Research: Conducting research and synthesizing information for congressional engagements, including biographical and district information, office and staff contact information, recent activities and news articles or legislative contentsAlso, supporting maintenance of records associated with congressional interactions.
Congressional Engagements Supportingtraining and preparation for engagements onsite and on Capitol Hill, includingassistancewith preparing briefing materials; guidance on decorum for interacting with legislators; explaining the rules and procedures of Congress; ensuring required logistical support is in-place; and other support as requestedAlso, represent OCC in providing status updates and basic inquiriesregardinglegislative process in meetings with other client components, as requested.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Education: Abachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field isrequired A master’s degree is highly preferredIn lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 15+ years of direct experience in the career field of legislative affairs.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years ofdemonstratedexperience managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives.
Ability to work independently and synthesize complex information into clear, understandable written formats; attention to detail, with minimal technical and content errors in deliverables provided to the government; and an understanding of the defense and intelligence budget cycles and related oversight
In-depth knowledge of the legislative process and experience working with congressional staff.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute sophisticated, multi-faceted communication plans that align with organizationalobjectives
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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