Congressional Liaison Specialist, GS-0301-12, FPL GS-12 (ED Only)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs (OLCA). OLCA serves as the liaison between ED and Congress, coordinating all Department matters relevant to Congress. the organizational structure consists of political leadership who work to effectively communicate the Administration's position on education issues, career staff for policy that advise on Congressional legislative affairs staff that aid in resolving constituent concerns.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Congressional Liaison Specialist, GS-0301-12, FPL GS-12, you will be responsible for: Serving as the Department's primary liaison with specific offices within the Department to expedite responding to congressional inquiries which are sensitive and complex in nature. Researching and preparing special reports and briefings for inter and intra agency use to ensure that all pertinent information is provided to appropriate personnel. Producing briefing memos about policies and procedures for interaction with senior Department officials and drafts communications on specific programs and procedures for transmittal to Congress. Developing outreach efforts to Congress on legislation and other Departmental activities, including arranging and attending meetings for congressional staff and constituents, with appropriate ED officials. Analyzing the scope of inquiries and identifies trends and potentially controversial issues. Managing and executing the receipt, review, and analysis of congressional inquiries (verbal and written) from Members of Congress to the Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-12, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-12: One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-11 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience applying analytical methods to determine the coordination and dissemination of congressional inquiries. 2. Experience managing a large volume of congressional inquiries on behalf of constituents related to Title IV Programs. 3. Experience gathering and organizing departmental program information, applying subject matter analysis to the accuracy of the document and content material. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies essential to carry out provisions of Federal Title IV, Higher Education Act, Student Financial Aid, accreditation, eligibility and certification of education institutions. 2. Knowledge of Legislative Procedures of Congress to implement and perform technical analysis of complex legislative and regulatory matters. 3. Knowledge to communicate with managers at various levels and meet with Members of Congress and their staff to conduct Student Financial Aid workshops upon request. 4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a courteous manner.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.