Legislative Affairs Specialist - Mid

Join the Nalley Consulting team as Legislative Affairs Specialist. Position: Legislative Affairs Specialist Level: Mid Location: Fort Meade, MD Required clearance: TS/SCI and willingness to take CI polygraph Required experience and education: : Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in the legislative affairs field or with department-level planning or execution .

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 offi cia ls to obtain review and approval. Research and write background papers, talking points, and written and verbal statements, including providing legislative briefings to senior leadership.

Basic 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 Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam Bachelor’s degree. Desired qualifications 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 Current CI polygraph conducted in the past seven years .

ABOUT NALLEY CONSULTING Nalley Consulting is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business working with prime partners to staff Department of Defense and Intelligence Community positions. Created by a U.S. Navy intelligence veteran, Nalley Consulting has grown to include multiple IDIQ vehicles in several states. Nalley Consulting fringe benefits include: Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits PTO 11 paid federal holidays Tuition assistance Paid military-reserve leave Paid parental leave for birth or adoption 401k matching up to 5 percent of the base salary Flex time Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.