Congressional Liaison- US Navy Program

Congressional Affairs Lead Analyst – U.S. Navy Team Submarine

GovTact has an exciting opportunity for a Congressional Affairs Lead Analyst to support U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! We are seeking a candidate to support the Team Sub Director of Strategic Communications and all submarine and weapons systems program offices in their interactions and communications with Congress, the media and the public.

Responsibilities:

· Track and process congressional taskers that affect Team Submarine, ensuring they are written in a clear, concise manner and chopped by the appropriate program offices before providing to the front office for review. Maintain response timelines to ensure timely responses.

· Coordinate with Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), FMBE, NAVSEA and other Navy stakeholders in developing and tracking responses to Congressional RFI’s.

· Assist with coordination of the messaging (content, format, themes) of Team Submarine program offices with Congress.

· Provide daily updates to Team Submarine on Congressional actions to ensure Team Submarine is apprised of the latest events.

· Review and analyze congressional reports and legislation to provide updates, synopsis and impacts to Team Submarine.

· Preparation and participation in meetings, working groups, and testing efforts as necessary to support the areas above.

Education and Experience:

· Seven (7) years professional experience in program analysis, program management or strategic communications.

· Two (2) years experience conducting Congressional affairs for US Govt agency and/or prior experience as Congressional staffer

· Familiarity with Congress, its committees and the processes for Appropriations and the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Able to research proposed legislation and discern possible impacts to programs and policies.

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

· Demonstrated experience juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

· Exhibit strong and professional communication and management skills.

· Bachelor’s degree

· Active Secret DoD Clearance is required.

Preferred Experience

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, as well as working with tight deadlines.

· Desired: 5 or more years of experience with Navy Acquisition programs and their communications, interactions, preparations, messaging and responses to Congressional inquiries, hearings, testimony and Requests for Information (RFI).

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard. Telework options for 1-2 days per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,641.00 - $149,005.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Congressional affairs: 2 years (Required)
• US Navy: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20003 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person