Legislative Affairs Officer

• Develops strategies for improving and maintaining strong relationships with Congress. Monitors and advises the Commanding General, Deputy to the Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, Staff Directors
• Assesses Congressional actions, reports and conclusions, and advises and makes recommendations to the Commanding General on matters of such significance as to warrant his personal attention.
• Participates in command liaison activities and in the coordination of the legislative affairs of the command with the legislative affairs offices of Army Materiel Command and US Transportation Command.
• Prepares the Commanding General and other Army Transportation Command leaders for testimony before Congress.
• Develops and implements command-wide plans, policies, and procedures for Army Transportation Command Congressional affairs program.
• Maintains liaison with and represents Army Transportation Command in connection with matters of Congressional interest, inquiry and investigation at all Army Materiel Command and US Transportation Command meetings and engagements.
• Assists in the execution of the Command's Public Affairs mission by developing, promoting and implementing effective command information, media relations, community relations and social media programs.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Incumbent may be required to travel up to 15% to perform duties/attend training.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes1) applying Congressional and legislative affairs to support liaison activities by preparing background materials,2) assisting with Congressional inquiries and contributing to action plans. 3) building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, 4) analyzing legislation policies to develop recommendations and 5) coordinating with multiple staff or agency partners to ensure consistent organizational responses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communication
• External Awareness
• Integration, Outreach & Collaboration
• Policy Development
• Public Affairs Policies and Procedures

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 or equivalent (GS-12).



This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.