Public and Congressional Affairs Analyst, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

10d•$48,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Provide our Navy client with public affairs or legislative and congressional support throughout the annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations process. Work with Navy clients to develop strategic communications plans and strategies. Provide analysis to support the development and implementation of Navy and Marine Corps strategy and policy. Analyze risk-based strategies for legislative processes and planning. Analyze and track metrics for strategy implementation. Provide analysis to identify, define, and close requirements using the legislative process.

Requirements

Experience writing public affairs products, including press releases, social media content, and talking points
Experience with regular direct client interactions, including supporting project delivery, delivering presentations, and leading client meetings
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of AP writing style and communication strategies
Ability to track and comprehend acquisition and procurement goals as they move through the legislative cycle and plan, organize, and execute tasks with minimal direction
Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree by Fall 2026

Nice To Haves

Experience with Congressional or legislative affairs, the Congressional Authorization and Appropriations process, and the DoD legislative process, including program objective memorandum (POM) preparation, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), President’s Budget (PB) Exhibit preparation, and working around senior Congressional staff and DoD or Navy officials
Experience with Military staff or Congressional offices
Experience working as or directly supporting a Press Secretary, Communications, or social media lead in a Congressional office
Experience supporting Pubic Affairs at the Department of Defense or with media and news outlets
Experience reviewing and drafting 'Reclamas' or other types of congressional inquiries from Congressional Defense Committee's as part of the annual Authorization and Appropriations process

Responsibilities

Provide public affairs or legislative and congressional support throughout the annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations process.
Work with Navy clients to develop strategic communications plans and strategies.
Provide analysis to support the development and implementation of Navy and Marine Corps strategy and policy.
Analyze risk-based strategies for legislative processes and planning.
Analyze and track metrics for strategy implementation.
Provide analysis to identify, define, and close requirements using the legislative process.