Legislative Affairs & Congressional Correspondence Analyst

Nakupuna Companies•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Legislative Affairs and Congressional Correspondence Analyst to support a client of the Office of the Secretary of War. The analyst provides congressional affairs, legislative analysis, and communications support to program leadership and senior Department of War executives. The role is performed five days a week on site at the Pentagon and requires a TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in congressional and legislative affairs.
Familiarity with Capitol Hill and congressional hearings.
Excellent writing skills.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Initiative and personal accountability for achieving high-quality outcomes.
Ability to respond promptly to customer needs.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Five or more years of relevant experience; the posting specifies 5–10 or more years.
Bachelor’s degree required.
TS/SCI security clearance required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CATMS and other Department of War systems.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide congressional affairs support to program leadership for engagements with members of Congress and their staff.
Prepare draft minutes and/or verbal reports of conferences and meetings.
Prepare, produce, and provide briefings and presentation materials for senior leadership.
Maintain a comprehensive record of materials provided to Congress for reference and consistency.
Draft responses to congressional-related internal Department of War requests in preparation for interactions with Congress.
Provide policy analysis in support of program offices.
Review the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and advise on its potential impact on program offices.
Author legislative proposals and testimony for congressional hearings in collaboration with program offices.
Monitor, track, and manage responses to congressional inquiries.
Coordinate with related offices to ensure responses are complete, accurate, and timely.
Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, talking points, and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, and its mission.
Participate in regular in-person and virtual meetings to stay informed about organizational accomplishments and keep the organization informed about current and upcoming public relations activities.