Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate in writing.

Knowledge of the executive/legislative decision-making process.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to plan and execute work.

Ability to provide program management analysis, advice, and assistance.

Ability to represent top management to a variety of groups.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 11:

Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-9 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are: reviewing Congressional inquiries received, identifying sources of information required for resolution of inquiries, and gathering contributions of other writers for inclusion in official responses; providing input to draft written testimony, talking points, statements, and other related documents for senior leaders and officials; and/or assisting with the programs and activities to ensure that congressional and intergovernmental affairs policies are properly understood and represented.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

Experience requirements at the GS-11 level may be met by three (3) full academic years of graduate level education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Grade 12:

Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are: experience with the legislative process and legislative agenda; reviewing Congressional inquiries received, performing required research, identifying sources of information required for resolution of inquiries, and drafting official responses to ensure the inquiry is answered accurately and identifies corrective actions, as appropriate; drafting written testimony, talking points, statements, and other related documents for senior leaders and officials for use when addressing members of Congress and congressional staff; and/or providing advice and guidance related to intergovernmental affairs policies for application to internal program issues.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-11/12

Announcement Number:	JP-21-035	Application Deadline:	05/18/2021
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	05/04/2021
Salary Range:	Min: 72750.0 - Max: 113362.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	2	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

The Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division coordinates Congressional matters with DOJ's Office of Legislative Affairs, and other federal, state, and local agencies. The primary purpose of the Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist position is to provide outreach to, and serve as a resource for Members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, federal, state and local governments, for the purpose of fostering an understanding of OJP programs, policies, rules, and decisions.
The Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division coordinates Congressional matters with DOJ's Office of Legislative Affairs, and other federal, state, and local agencies. The primary purpose of the Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist position is to provide outreach to, and serve as a resource for Members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, federal, state and local governments, for the purpose of fostering an understanding of OJP programs, policies, rules, and decisions.

Duties:

Monitors, develops, and contributes to Congressional affairs activities supporting many agency program priorities. Reviews congressional inquiries and conducts an analysis to identify relevant issues, perform required research, and identify sources of information required for resolution.
Monitors, develops, and contributes to Congressional affairs activities supporting many agency program priorities. Reviews congressional inquiries and conducts an analysis to identify relevant issues, perform required research, and identify sources of information required for resolution.
Drafts written testimony, talking points, statements, and other related documents for senior OJP Leadership and other DOJ officials for use when addressing members of Congress and congressional staff.
Drafts written testimony, talking points, statements, and other related documents for senior OJP Leadership and other DOJ officials for use when addressing members of Congress and congressional staff.
Coordinates and assists to implement programs and activities for DOJ OJP staff to ensure that congressional relations are properly understood and represented. Performs continuous outreach to OJP constituents to ensure transparency and timeliness in reporting mutually beneficial facts and information. Stays up to date on current activities of interest and potential impact to OJP. Serves on intra-agency project teams to troubleshoot problem areas, devise solutions, and assist with implementation of updated procedures related to congressional and/or intergovernmental affairs. Establishes and maintains relationships with OJP, OCOM, and relevant DOJ colleagues. Represents the Office of Communications on DOJ OJP committees and meetings, seeing that congressional relations are properly understood and represented.
Coordinates and assists to implement programs and activities for DOJ OJP staff to ensure that congressional relations are properly understood and represented. Performs continuous outreach to OJP constituents to ensure transparency and timeliness in reporting mutually beneficial facts and information. Stays up to date on current activities of interest and potential impact to OJP. Serves on intra-agency project teams to troubleshoot problem areas, devise solutions, and assist with implementation of updated procedures related to congressional and/or intergovernmental affairs. Establishes and maintains relationships with OJP, OCOM, and relevant DOJ colleagues. Represents the Office of Communications on DOJ OJP committees and meetings, seeing that congressional relations are properly understood and represented.
Provides guidance and advice concerning intergovernmental affairs policies that require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to internal program issues and problems, or where decisions about how to proceed are complicated by conflicting program goals and objectives. Collaborates with OJP program offices to identify stakeholder requests, and provide responses that adhere to federal, DOJ, and/or OJP policies and regulations. Develops communications tools and protocols including capability to reach and maintain regular contact with targeted constituency groups through effective contact management strategies.
Provides guidance and advice concerning intergovernmental affairs policies that require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to internal program issues and problems, or where decisions about how to proceed are complicated by conflicting program goals and objectives. Collaborates with OJP program offices to identify stakeholder requests, and provide responses that adhere to federal, DOJ, and/or OJP policies and regulations. Develops communications tools and protocols including capability to reach and maintain regular contact with targeted constituency groups through effective contact management strategies.