Government Affairs Specialist GS-0343-14 NF
$143,913 - $143,913 USD yearly
Summary
This Government Affairs Specialist is located in Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The primary purpose of the position is responsible for assisting in the development of OLPA's legislative strategy and assisting the Branch Chief for Government Affairs in executing that strategy.
As a Government Affairs Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Assists the Branch Chief for Government Affairs in formulating and executing the legislative strategy; conducts research and develops various agency-wide products, such as testimony, talking points, roll out plans and briefing memos.
- Develops and implements outreach strategies to a variety of communities, including the development of strategic outreach tools and products that cross-cut OLPA.
- Plans and organizes legislative-related briefings and meetings, handling or assigning administrative details, and oversees preparation of final reports, products, and presentations.
- Manages and coordinates special events and projects that cross-cut OLPA and NSF, including briefings for Congressional staff.
- Manages OLPA's automatic notification of awards for Congress in conjunction with appropriate divisions in NSF.
- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work approximately 20% of the time..
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
- Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent.
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework, or other workplace flexibility arrangements, should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Levelproviding technical leadership managing a legislative or government affairs program, advising executive officials on organizational decisions, and designing innovative strategies to achieve complex short- and long-term goals. Examples include:
- Led the planning, coordination, and execution of legislative or government affairs programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, statutory requirements, and strategic objectives.
- Directed the review and analysis of proposed legislation, congressional inquiries, and policy initiatives to assess potential impacts on agency operations, programs, and resources.
- Prepared executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, talking points, and recommendations to support informed decisions on complex legislative and policy matters.
Education
Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.