Congressional Affairs Specialist

About this role

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Miscellaneous Administration and Program, Series 0301. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience monitoring and reviewing legislative proposals for impact on intellectual property matters, agency policy, operations, and strategic planning goals. Experience advising advisor to senior agency leadership on congressional affairs, legislative strategy, and external engagement regarding intellectual property policy.

Experience preparing supporting documentation to carry out legislative programs and policies, including briefing materials and talking points. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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