Congressional Affairs Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA), Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce. The incumbent serves as a Congressional Affairs Specialist performing developmental assignmentsinvolving legislative analysis, congressional correspondence, appropriations monitoring, executive briefing support, and congressional liaison activities.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. This rewarding career role is ideal for you if: You're able to research proposed legislation, Congressional hearings, committee reports, and appropriations actions affecting USPTO programs and prepares summaries and analyses for review by higher-graded specialists. You're ready to assist in drafting legislative proposals, Congressional testimony, briefing papers, talking points, and position papers supporting agency legislative initiatives. You are committed to assist with preparing responses to Congressional inquiries by collecting background information, coordinating with program offices, and preparing draft correspondence. You are eager to participate in meetings with Congressional staff, Department of Commerce officials, Office of Management and Budget personnel, and other Federal agencies to obtain information supporting legislative initiatives.

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.