SummaryThis 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.
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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..
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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.
Additional Requirements: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.
QualificationsTo 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.
Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
EducationEducation may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
Additional informationRelocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the assessment. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources.
Veterans' Preference:If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), DD-214, and official documentation of a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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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.
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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.
