Congressional Affairs Specialist
About The Position
This position is in the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA), within the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Congressional Affairs Specialist serves as the principal Congressional Affairs advisor to senior agency leadership on Congressional affairs, legislative strategy, and external engagement regarding intellectual property policy. The role supports educational and outreach activities for Capitol Hill and agency-sponsored events, including communicating with congressional offices about opportunities. It assembles and presents information to Congress, the Department of Commerce, the Congressional Research Service, and the Congressional Budget Office on agency operations, goals, objectives, and intellectual property matters. The position also assists with and coordinates the formulation of legislative and policy proposals of interest to the agency, and researches the status of proposals that may affect agency operations or intellectual property matters. The worksite is in Alexandria, Virginia, and in-person presence is required for on-site functions. Situational telework may be available at agency discretion, currently limited to 52 hours per leave year.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or nationality.
- One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
- Specialized experience monitoring and reviewing legislative proposals for impact on intellectual property matters, agency policy, operations, and strategic planning goals.
- Specialized experience advising senior agency leadership on congressional affairs, legislative strategy, and external engagement regarding intellectual property policy.
- Specialized experience preparing supporting documentation to carry out legislative programs and policies, including briefing materials and talking points.
- Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
- Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
- Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Responsibilities
- Support educational and outreach activities, individually and in coordination with agency business units, for Capitol Hill and agency-sponsored events.
- Communicate with congressional offices about educational and outreach opportunities.
- Assemble and present information to Congress, the Department of Commerce, the Congressional Research Service, and the Congressional Budget Office on agency operations, goals, objectives, and intellectual property matters.
- Assist and coordinate the formulation of legislative and policy proposals of interest to the agency.
- Research the legislative status of proposals with potential impact on agency operations and intellectual property matters.
- Advise senior agency leadership on Congressional affairs, legislative strategy, and external engagement regarding intellectual property policy.
- Prepare supporting documentation for legislative programs and policies, including briefing materials and talking points.
- Monitor and review legislative proposals for impact on intellectual property matters, agency policy, operations, and strategic planning goals.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
