Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist is a GS-0301-14 position in the Legislative Affairs Division, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The position reviews and assists higher-level staff in researching legislative regulations and policies and provides senior-level legislative and program advice. The specialist advises the Legislative Affairs Director and Principal Director on the Commission’s District Office and Headquarters Congressional and White House Correspondence Program. The role also develops and implements Commission-wide legislative affairs programs, provides policy guidance on federal equal employment opportunity laws, and advises senior staff on legislative matters affecting the Commission. It works to strengthen the EEOC’s legislative presence and relationships with congressional stakeholders and communicates Commission policies and legislative priorities to Headquarters and Field Office personnel. The position is in the excepted service under Schedule Policy/Career. Employees serve at will and may obtain competitive status after two years of service, if applicable. The job has no education qualification requirement. The successful candidate must undergo personnel vetting, including a background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI’s Rap Back service. A confidential financial disclosure report may be required within 30 days of appointment.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal government.
Experience advising senior leadership on administrative programs, policies, operations, and strategic initiatives supporting organizational goals and mission objectives.
Experience leading, coordinating, and evaluating agency-wide programs, projects, or initiatives; developing policies; analyzing operational issues; and recommending improvements.
Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating administrative policies, procedures, and programs to identify trends, assess impacts, and develop solutions for leadership decision-making.
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing executive-level briefings, reports, correspondence, and recommendations on program matters.
Knowledge of the legislative process in the U.S. Congress.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement; one year at the GS-13 level is required for GS-14.
Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement’s closing date.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Must undergo personnel vetting, including a background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI’s Rap Back service.

Responsibilities

Advise the Legislative Affairs Director and Principal Director on operations of the Commission’s District Office and Headquarters Congressional and White House Correspondence Program.
Recommend, develop, plan, and implement Commission-wide legislative affairs programs, including legislative liaison activities, issue briefs, legislative research, congressional briefings, hearings, and initiatives.
Serve as a policy advisor on Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, the ADEA, Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA, and other equal employment opportunity laws and policies.
Provide legislative expertise and guidance to senior leadership and other senior staff on legislative matters affecting the Commission.
Identify and recommend opportunities for the EEOC to establish or expand its legislative presence and strengthen relationships with congressional stakeholders.
Communicate Commission policies, legislative priorities, and related guidance to Headquarters and Field Office personnel.