Congressional Affairs Lead Analyst

Position Description

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco has an exciting opportunity for a Congressional Affairs Lead Analyst to support U.S. Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! We are seeking a candidate to support the Team Sub Director of Strategic Communications and all submarine and weapons systems program offices in their interactions and communications with Congress, the media, and the public.

In this role, you will:

• Track and process congressional taskers that affect Team Submarine, ensuring they are written in a clear, concise manner and chopped by the appropriate program offices before providing to the front office for review. Maintain response timelines to ensure timely responses.

• Coordinate with Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), FMBE, NAVSEA and other Navy stakeholders in developing and tracking responses to Congressional RFI's.

• Assist with coordination of the messaging (content, format, themes) of Team Submarine program offices with Congress.

• Provide daily updates to Team Submarine on Congressional actions to ensure Team Submarine is apprised of the latest events.

• Review and analyze congressional reports and legislation to provide updates, synopsis and impacts to Team Submarine.

• Preparation and participation in meetings, working groups, and testing efforts as necessary to support the areas above.

• Travel not expected.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree.

• A current or active DoD Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Five (5) to seven (7) years professional experience in program analysis, program management or strategic communications, with two (2) of those years having experience conducting Congressional affairs for a US government agency and/or prior experience as a Congressional staffer.

• Familiarity with Congress, its committees and the processes for Appropriations and the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Able to research proposed legislation and discern impacts to programs and policies.

• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Demonstrated experience juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Exhibit strong and professional communication and management skills.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, as well as working with tight deadlines.

• Five (5) or more years of experience with Navy Acquisition programs and their communications, interactions, preparations, messaging and responses to Congressional inquiries, hearings, testimony, and Requests for Information (RFI).

If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.