Congressional Affairs Specialist

Key Responsibilities: As a Congressional Affairs Specialist at the GS-0301-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads and coordinates all Department of Defense (DoD) actions as subject matter expert (SME) for Foreign Military Sales Congressional Notifications (CNs) for the sale or transfer of defense articles and services to foreign governments and organizations. Providing timely notification to members of Congress, congressional staffs, and congressional committees pertaining to major defense sales in compliance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), other authorization, and appropriation legislation. Developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for Congressional Notification development and processing for DSCA, the Military Departments (MILDEPs) and other organizations. Tracking progression of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), amendments, and modifications through the lifecycle to ensure compliance with Congressionally notified levels. Preparing Congressional Notification informational briefings and papers as needed to report and/or assess Congressional Notification (CN) activity for DSCA leadership. Participating in pre-countersignature meetings to ensure draft LOAs are in accordance with the CN. Requirements & Education GS-12 and GS-13: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Secret security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-02. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.