Summary

This position is part of the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Energy. As a Senior Advisor, you will serve as a subject matter expert, perform a wide range of complex assignments, provide authoritative advice, consultation, and recommendations on complex legislative, intergovernmental, and programmatic matters

Duties

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The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (CI) serves as the primary liaison between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Congress, state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as stakeholder organizations

As a Senior Advisor, you will:

• Serve as an advisor and recognized subject-matter expert to senior department executives and top-level managers on complex, high-priority administrative and management issues.
• Apply expert knowledge and analyses of new or proposed legislation, federal regulations, and intergovernmental policies to determine their short and long-term impact on agency programs and operations.
• Direct and oversee complex, multi-dimensional special projects and initiatives that cross organizational lines to develop innovative solutions to novel and unprecedented issues and improve agency-wide effectiveness.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, conferences, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including Congressional and intergovernmental staff, other federal agencies, and private industry.
• Prepare and review highly sensitive reports, position papers, executive briefings, and official correspondence for senior leadership on complex policy and programmatic matters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• This position has been designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk) and requires a security clearance at the Q level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal serv

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 4 of the following:

1. Serving as a principal advisor to senior leadership or high-level executives, providing deliverables on complex, high-priority legislative or intergovernmental policy matters affecting organizational programs, priorities, and interests.
2. Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and intergovernmental policies to assess organizational impacts and develop strategic recommendations to advance agency priorities.
3. Building and sustaining strategic relationships with intergovernmental representatives to advance organizational priorities and resolve complex legislative or intergovernmental issues.
4. Synthesizing complex information to develop high-level policy recommendations, executive briefings, and decision documents that inform leadership on complex or high-profile agency issues.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This position has been identified as potentially meeting the requirements of Schedule Policy/Career. If it is determined that the position does meet the requirement, the position will be converted from the competitive service to an excepted service position. Any employee occupying the position at that time will also be converted (moved) from the competitive service to the excepted service with limited appeal rights. If you are selected and DOE designates the position as "Schedule Policy/Career" in the excepted service, you will be informed of this decision in writing and provided with additional information. This designation/determination is not appealable.
• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.