Supervisory Congressional Liaison

Department of Energy Headquarters • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Energy (DOE), serving as the Supervisory Congressional Liaison and leading the External Coordination Team within the Office of Budget. The role covers all aspects of the appropriations process as it relates to DOE programs. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer directs the formulation, execution, analysis, and preparation of the Department's budget; maintains budget-planning activities and controls; and manages DOE's interface with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional Committees on appropriations and other budget-related matters. The External Coordination Team provides technical and budget-related information to Congressional Appropriations stakeholders and keeps DOE decision-makers apprised of Congressional action and intent related to appropriations.

The role supervises staff and coordinates congressional communications, hearings, and tracking of legislative and budget activity. It prepares briefings, policy summaries, budget reports, and analysis; advises senior leaders on legislative strategy; and works with Congress to build support for the President's budget request. The position is not remote; situational telework may be approved at the supervisor's discretion, and occasional travel is required. It is designated Critical (High Risk), requires obtaining and maintaining a Q-level security clearance, and is subject to applicant and random drug testing.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must meet two of the following three criteria: reviewing and monitoring proposed legislation, congressional committee reports, and laws that may affect organizational funding, and advising senior leadership on their potential impact; developing, supporting, and justifying multi-million-dollar program budgets, funding allocations, and formal budget requests or appeals presented to external oversight bodies; or leading communication with external oversight officials, including congressional staff, OMB, regulatory agencies, and executive boards, about funding priorities, policy concerns, and support for organizational initiatives.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period if selected, as applicable; new supervisors are required to serve a one-year probationary period and complete 80 hours of supervisory training, including 40 hours during the first year.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption.
• Must undergo a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation if selected.
• Position is subject to applicant testing and random drug testing after appointment.
• Must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Resume must be no more than two pages for eligibility and qualification review.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations; assign and review work according to priorities; set performance expectations; evaluate employee performance; address grievances; and manage personnel actions in accordance with EEO principles.
• Coordinate and monitor responses to Members of Congress and their staff, ensuring information is timely, accurate, consistent, and in accordance with Department policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate hearing arrangements; review questions and responses in advance; edit transcripts and add relevant materials to the official record; brief senior management on potential committee concerns; and recommend ways to address key issues.
• Attend and track Congressional budget hearings, markups, floor debates, and conference meetings to stay informed about legislative updates that may affect DOE budget requests.
• Prepare briefings, policy summaries, budget reports, and analysis; track amendments, supplemental funding, and budget reprogramming through OMB and Congress; and keep senior Department leaders informed to support decision-making.
• Provide legislative strategy guidance to senior leaders; prepare policy documents such as appeals letters and budget highlights reports; and work with Congress to build support for the President's budget request.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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