Legislative Affairs Support Officer – Senior

# About the job

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# Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Legislative Affairs Support Officer – Senior to join our team! In this role you will support the execution of the client’s interactions with the Legislative Branch, including elected officials, committees, and associated staff. This individual will serve as a principal advisor to senior leadership and the legislative affairs team on all matters concerning legislative affairs.

They will develop and support comprehensive engagement strategies to advance the client’s legislative priorities, including its annual budget request and efforts to provide timely, accurate responses to all Congressional inquiries. They will provide expertise and guidance on legislative procedures and actions; coordinate engagements, communications, and visits with/by congressional and oversight committee members and staff; and develop, review, edit, and coordinate documentation for congressional audiences.

# What You’ll Be Doing

**Congressional Activities:** Monitoring and reporting on the status and substance of congressional activities, including hearings, legislation, and nominations of interest to the client, including substantially contributing to summaries of relevant legislation. This includes a weekly summary of current Congressional atmospherics, recent and upcoming engagements or hearings, and active legislation involving or of interest to the client, in addition to required elements of information to USD(I&S) or the client legislative affairs organizations.

**Congressional Responses:** Developing, reviewing, and providing editorial feedback on documentation for congressional audiences, including Congressional Notifications, Congressionally Directed Actions, and letters. Reviewing and providing substantive analysis and editorial improvements to congressional budget justification materials (e.g., Congressional Budget Justification Book, Congressional Justification Book). Coordinating the development of responses to, and providing editorial and substantive review of, proposed responses to congressional inquiries on behalf of constituents.

**Congressional Research:** Conducting research and synthesizing information for congressional engagements, including biographical and district information, office and staff contact information, recent activities, news articles, or legislative content. Supporting maintenance of records associated with congressional interactions.

**Congressional Engagements:** Supporting training and preparation for engagements onsite and on Capitol Hill, including assistance with preparing briefing materials; guidance on decorum for interacting with legislators; explaining the rules and procedures of Congress; ensuring required logistical support is in place; and other support as requested. Representing OCC in providing status updates and basic inquiries regarding legislative processes in meetings with other client components, as requested.

# What Required Skills You’ll Bring

**Education:** A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is highly preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 15+ years of direct experience in the career field of legislative affairs.

**Experience:** A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives.

Ability to work independently and synthesize complex information into clear, understandable written formats; attention to detail with minimal technical and content errors in deliverables provided to the government; and an understanding of the defense and intelligence budget cycles and related oversight.

In‑depth knowledge of the legislative process and experience working with congressional staff.

**Strategic Thinking:** Ability to develop and execute sophisticated, multi‑faceted communication plans that align with organizational objectives.

# Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

# Additional Information

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our U.S. government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

We value our employees and want them to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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