Government Affairs Specialist GS-0343-14 NF

National Science Foundation • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

The Government Affairs Specialist is located in the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) and assists in developing OLPA’s legislative strategy and executing it with the Branch Chief for Government Affairs. The role researches and develops agency-wide products, including testimony, talking points, rollout plans, and briefing memoranda. It also develops and implements outreach strategies and tools for a variety of communities.

The Specialist plans legislative briefings and meetings, coordinates their administrative details, and oversees the preparation of reports, products, and presentations. The position also manages special events and projects across OLPA and NSF, including briefings for Congressional staff, and coordinates OLPA’s automatic notification of awards for Congress with appropriate NSF divisions. Approximately 20% of the time, the position plans subordinate work, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares work schedules.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, providing technical leadership in managing a legislative or government affairs program, advising executive officials on organizational decisions, and designing strategies to achieve complex short- and long-term goals.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing legislative or government affairs programs aligned with agency priorities, statutory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing proposed legislation, congressional inquiries, and policy initiatives to assess potential effects on agency operations, programs, and resources.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, talking points, and recommendations on complex legislative and policy matters.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any included external assessment.
• Provide a valid email address for online application communications.
• A background investigation is required before onboarding.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience at this level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Chief for Government Affairs in formulating and executing the legislative strategy.
• Conduct research and develop agency-wide products, including testimony, talking points, rollout plans, and briefing memoranda.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies for a variety of communities, including strategic outreach tools and products that cross-cut OLPA.
• Plan and organize legislative-related briefings and meetings, handling or assigning administrative details.
• Oversee preparation of final reports, products, and presentations.
• Manage and coordinate special events and projects that cross-cut OLPA and NSF, including briefings for Congressional staff.
• Manage OLPA’s automatic notification of awards for Congress in coordination with appropriate NSF divisions.
• Plan subordinate work, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare work schedules approximately 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed