Legislative Affairs Specialist

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Sentar is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist in Fort Meade, MD!


Role Description:


Provide support for a DoD client. Review and analyze congressional hearing transcripts and prepare and submit Questions for the Record (QFR) and Inserts for the Record (IFR). Monitor the status of defense legislation, pertinent hearings, markups, and floor actions. Prepare client staff for congressional hearings, and respond to congressional inquiries. Coordinate with appropriate government officials to obtain review and approval. Research and write background papers, talking points, and written and verbal statements, including providing legislative briefings to senior leadership.


Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the legislative affairs field or with department-level planning or execution


• Experience with legislative and regulatory documents


• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process

Nice If You Have:?

• Ability to prepare leadership for testifying to and meeting with government members and pertinent staff members


• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated


• Ability to act in a proactive manner with actions focused on problem-solving and analyzing the implementation of systems and procedures, to ensure that projects and documents are kept on track and internal and external deadlines are met


• Possession of excellent organizational skills


• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam


Education: Bachelors Degree

Benefits at Sentar:


Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options


• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options


• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees


• Generous 401(k) match


• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service


• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty


• Tuition reimbursement


• Professional development reimbursement


• Recognition and Awards programs

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