Legislative Affairs Analyst - Arlington, VA

VetJobs • Arlington, VA

2d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Affairs Analyst supports National Guard legislative engagement, strategic communication, stakeholder coordination, and senior leader priorities. The role helps ensure the National Guard communicates clearly and accurately with Congress and other key stakeholders by turning complex information into polished products and coordinating input across the organization. The position is based at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, with some work at the Pentagon. Occasional CONUS travel may be required in support of congressional or public affairs events. The role requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field; specify if the degree is in progress.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, congressional liaison, or public affairs within a federal agency or defense organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-visibility stakeholder deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Experience using comment resolution tools, tracking matrices, or collaborative editing platforms.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate technical content into plain language for public consumption.
• Strong understanding of federal legislative processes and congressional reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document control best practices.
• High attention to detail and strong message discipline in sensitive political environments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or experience in federal legislative affairs.
• Knowledge of National Guard missions and Joint Staff communications processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development of CNGB strategic communications and legislative deliverables, including responses to congressional taskings.
• Coordinate with NGB divisions and external stakeholders to gather required data and comments.
• Manage a Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) to adjudicate input and track revisions across stakeholders.
• Draft and edit information papers, reports, and communication products for congressional and public audiences.
• Assist in designing and implementing surveys or reporting tools to collect stakeholder input.
• Format, version-control, and submit approved deliverables in compliance with NGB protocols.
• Maintain awareness of congressional engagements, hearings, and inquiries affecting the National Guard.
• Ensure messaging aligns with CNGB guidance and NGB Joint Staff priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level