Legislative and Communications Action Officer

3+ years of experience in a professional work environment
Experience with Congressional or legislative affairs and the Congressional Authorization and Appropriations process
Experience with regular direct client interactions, including supporting project delivery, delivering presentations, and leading client meetings
Experience working independently
Experience using Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience delivering communication products such as press releases, strategy documents, talking points, or senior leadership briefs
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Provide a Navy and Defense client with a suite of action officer-level support based on the client’s specific needs
Analyze policies for Congressional affairs, public affairs, and administrative support
Provide analysis to support the development and implementation of DoD-wide strategy and policy
Analyze risk-based strategies for legislative processes and planning
Provide analysis to identify, define, and close requirements using the legislative process
Develop strategic communications programming and support public affairs activities for the client
Perform other administrative responsibilities, client-depending

Experience working on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Staffer or in the DoD or Navy Office of Legislative Affairs
Experience with the Program Budget Information System (PBIS)
Experience with Navy ERP
Experience with NAVSEA
Experience reviewing and drafting appeals to Congressional Defense Committees as part of annual Authorization and Appropriations process
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools
Ability to track and comprehend acquisition and procurement goals as they move through the legislative cycle and plan, organize, and execute tasks with minimal direction
Possession of excellent creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills