Supervisory Legislative Affairs Specialist

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, permanent supervisory position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Financial Management, located in Washington, District of Columbia. The role oversees legislative strategies involving budgetary and legislative proposals and coordinates with congressional staff on actions and legislative analysis. It manages external relations with Congressional Appropriations Committees and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and prepares materials such as congressional testimony, oral briefings, statistical and narrative information, statements, letters, and other informational documents. The position also works with the budget office and congressional affairs officer to apply problem-solving methods and advise on work methods, practices, and procedures. The position is at the GS-15 grade level. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent, including relevant legislative, appropriations, and financial operations work. There is no education substitution for GS-15. The role requires U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen, and compliance with Selective Service registration requirements where applicable. A first-time supervisor or manager must serve a one-year supervisory probationary period and may be required to complete supervisory training within one year of assignment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of a background investigation.
Successful completion of a drug screen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service.
One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent.
Experience analyzing or preparing materials related to appropriations hearings, committee mark-ups, conference committee actions, legislative issues, and laws affecting organizational programs.
Experience developing written legislative language and related materials for legislative strategies, hearings, testimonies, program documentation, and briefing packages.
Experience analyzing major legislation for substantive budgetary aspects related to mission-oriented programs and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.
Experience preparing responses to Appropriations Committee questions, issues, and information requests.
First-time supervisors and/or managers must serve a one-year supervisory probationary period; supervisory training may also be required within one year of assignment.
Applicants must limit their resume to two pages.

Responsibilities

Oversee critical legislation strategies involving budgetary and legislative proposals.
Coordinate with congressional staff on actions and analysis of legislation.
Oversee and execute external relations with Congressional Appropriations Committees and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Prepare congressional testimonies, oral briefings, statistical and narrative information, statements, letters, and other informational material.
Work with the budget office and congressional affairs officer to apply problem-solving methods and techniques, and advise on work methods, practices, and procedures.
Analyze or prepare reports, issue papers, guidance, and other materials related to appropriation hearings, committee mark-ups, conference committee actions, legislative issues, and laws affecting organizational programs.
Develop written legislative language and related material for legislative strategies, hearings, testimonies, program documentation, and briefing packages.
Analyze major legislation for substantive budgetary aspects related to mission-oriented programs and develop and apply concepts to improve financial operations.
Prepare responses to Appropriations Committee questions, issues, and requests for information.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
A student loan repayment incentive may be available, subject to a service agreement