Foreign Affairs Specialist

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares Department officials for Congressional engagements encompassing preparatory meetings, briefings, hearings, and nominations. Processes Congressional notifications for appropriated funds, tracks emerging and enacted legislation for State equities, and responds to Congressional inquiries.

Requirements

Master’s degree with three (3) years’ experience in international politics/foreign policy, military/defense or security cooperation.
Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, superior office management / administrative skills, and experience that facilitates a deep understanding of T Family client bureaus and offices’ foreign policy priorities, including arms control, counterterrorism, emerging threats, international narcotics and law enforcement, and political-military affairs.
Required to interpret data from many sources, synthesize and simplify complex findings, and define policy alternatives.
Must carry authority in the interagency arena with demonstrated knowledge of other agencies' goals and objectives.
The position requires superior knowledge of international diplomatic dynamics for at least one region of the world (AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA) and sufficient knowledge of the political, economic, social, legal, and diplomatic aspects of policy options to effectively negotiate and prioritize pending legislative initiatives.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

Examines, compares, and develops policy options, conducts research to support policymaking officials, and prepares briefing materials involving classified information.
Builds and establishes relationships with legislative affairs counterparts with the National Security Council, other executive branch agencies, and the Department’s Bureau of Legislative Affairs (H).
Represents the T Family’s Congressional interests before Congressional committees, member offices, and interagency partners on assigned arms control and international security policy issues.
Contributes actively to the recording and dissemination of performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of T/Outreach’s strategies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection