Director Of Congressional Affairs Division

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Congressional Affairs Division is located in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of External Affairs. The Director leads the Division’s congressional and intergovernmental affairs programs and serves as a principal adviser to the Commission on congressional legislative and budget processes. The position works closely with the Director of External Affairs to develop and implement Commission policies and procedures governing relations with Congress. The Director regularly engages with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and relevant committee staff, and speaks authoritatively about Commission policies and activities. The role includes developing strategies to obtain favorable congressional consideration of the Commission’s budget, accompanying the Chairman and senior staff to congressional hearings, and conducting policy studies and program evaluations. The Director also formulates and implements program goals, operating guidelines, and recommendations that may substantially affect the Commission’s congressional and intergovernmental programs. The position has full administrative and management responsibility for the Congressional Affairs Division, including assigning and scheduling work, setting priorities, evaluating employee performance, advising and counseling staff, resolving employee complaints, and identifying training and development needs. The duty location is Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position is not in a bargaining unit.

Requirements

One full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level.
Specialized experience planning and directing congressional and legislative affairs related to technical energy matters and regulated entities.
Experience advising senior leadership on legislative matters and congressional priorities.
Experience serving as a primary liaison to Members of Congress, congressional staff, and key stakeholders; coordinating engagement activities and responding to inquiries.
Experience leading professional staff and managing priorities and performance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
A background investigation is required.
Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
If hired, may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
Maximum two-page resume.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, execute, and direct Division liaison programs to develop and maintain effective relationships with Congress; federal, state, and local governments; government associations and coalitions; consumer and public interest groups; trade associations; regulated industries; and the public.
Serve as the Commission’s principal adviser on congressional legislative and budget processes.
Work with the Director of External Affairs to develop and implement Commission policies and procedures governing relations with Congress.
Meet with Members of Congress, their staff, and pertinent congressional committee staff, and speak authoritatively on Commission policies and activities.
Analyze the annual budget process and develop strategies to secure favorable congressional consideration.
Accompany the FERC Chairman and senior staff to congressional hearings and provide information on Members’ special interests and concerns.
Conduct substantive policy studies and program evaluations.
Formulate, develop, and implement program goals, program emphasis, operating guidelines, and recommendations for changes in program strategies affecting congressional and intergovernmental programs.
Manage the Congressional Affairs Division, including planning and scheduling work, setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, advising and counseling employees, resolving complaints, and identifying staff development and training needs.