Supervisory Congressional Liaison

This position is part of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Congressional Liaison, you will serves as the Supervisory Congressional Liaison and leads the External Coordination Team within the Office of Budget. The incumbent's activities cover all aspects of the appropriations process as it relates to the DOE programs.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer office works to responsible for directing the formulation, execution, analysis, and preparation of the Department's budget; developing and maintaining Departmental budget planning activities and budget controls; and managing the Department's interface with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional Committees on appropriations and other budget-related matters.

Ex. Co provides technical and budget-related information to Congressional Appropriations stakeholders while keeping key Department of Energy decision-makers apprised of Congressional action and intent relating to budget appropriations. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.

S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Supervisory Congressional Liaison , you will: Oversee daily operations, assigns and reviews work according to priorities, sets performance expectations, evaluates employee performance, addresses grievances, and manages personnel actions in accordance with EEO principles.

Coordinate and monitor responses to Members of Congress and their staff, ensuring all information is provided on time, is accurate and consistent and follows Department policies and guidelines. Coordinate hearing arrangements, reviews questions and responses in advance, edits transcripts and adds relevant materials to the official record, briefs senior management on potential committee concerns and provides recommendations for addressing key issues.

Attend and track Congressional budget hearings, markup, floor debates and conferences meetings to stay informed of legislative updates that may affect the Department of Energy's budget requests. Prepare briefings, policy summaries, budget reports and analysis while tracking amendments, supplemental funding and budget reprogramming through OMB and Congress to keep senior Department leaders informed and support decision making.

Provide legislative strategy guidance to senior leaders, prepares key policy documents such as appeals letters and budget highlights reports and works with Congress to build support for the Presidents budget request.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 OF THE 3 of the following: Reviewing and monitoring proposed legislation, congressional committee reports, and laws that may affect organizational funding, and advises senior leadership on the potential impact of legislative decisions on organizational priorities, budget planning and daily operations.

Developing, supporting and justifing multi-million-dollar program budgets, funding allocations, and formal budget requests or appeals presented to external oversight bodies, such as Congress, state legislatures, or board of directors. Leading communication with external oversight officials including congressional staff, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), regulatory agencies, and executive boards to discuss funding priorities, address policy concerns, and obtain support for organizational initiatives.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and Ameri. Corps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred .

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.