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02/03/2025 to 02/11/2025
$101,401 - $156,755 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS-12/13
NH 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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AF-FY25-4F-NH-0301-3-SPLASH
830189600
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command (SpOC) at The Pentagon is searching for a Congressional Affairs Specialist (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) LL stand up was directed by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2024 (FY24 NDAA). We are in the process of building an integrated team (with SAF/LL) to fully support the Congressional priorities of the SecAF, CSO, and CSAF. The incumbent will be responsible for developing NDAA summaries, research and analysis for engagement packages, and Congressional engagement strategy.
The ideal candidate should have functional expertise in managing high interest, often complex or controversial Congressional issues. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to the highest levels of leadership in verbal and written communications to include posture or position papers and engagement preparation packages. Congressional liaison experience or action officer experience within the Department of the Air Force (DAF) highly desired.
Keys Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities.
2. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide of contacts across many streams in the public and private sector to further organizational initiatives.
3. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timey and economical solutions.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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