Congressional Communications Support Specialist - On-Site (U.S. Citizen)

Description:

NOTE: This is expected to be a full-time employment opportunity (No third parties, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen and have or be able to complete/pass/hold a secret level DoD security clearance (active secret clearance is preferred). This is an on-site opportunity - candidate must be local to the Frederick MD area.

Daily Responsibilities

• Operate out of the Public Affairs Office, assisting with legislative analysis, oversight, and communication.
• Provide advisement on legislation affecting military medical research, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and military objectives.
• Draft white papers, executive summaries, and congressional hearing materials to support effective communication with legislative stakeholders.
• Translate complex medical research language and procedures into accessible language for congressional audiences, enabling informed decision-making.
• Support annual reports, congressional taskings, and briefings by preparing high-quality documentation and presentations.
• Assist with the oversight of congressional funding and activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and organizational goals.
• Assist with the evaluation of technical studies, plans, and programs submitted to the Chief of Staff’s Office, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate organization-level taskers, including collaboration with subordinate laboratories and research area directorates to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Assist with submissions to Defense Health Program (DHP) Program Objective Memorandum (POM) funding reviews and strategic planning documents.
• Translate complicated medical research language and procedures into formats understandable by non-technical personnel, enabling decision-makers to apply sound acquisition and business practices to scientific solutions.
• Assist with database entry and data administration for Congressional Affairs Coordination Office (CACO) and congressional data management

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, as mandated by our government client.
• Must be local to the Frederick MD area and be on-site full-time. Hybrid schedule may be supported in the future.
• Must be able to complete/qualify/obtain a secret security clearance. Active current secret clearance is preferred.
• 7 years of related communications experience.
• Military research and/or federal government experience.
• Experience creating, executing, and measuring success of strategic communications plans.
• Requires a strong background in writing, graphic design, and video editing.
• Skilled multi-tasker who takes initiative, able to work well under tight deadlines, and equipped to pivot from project to project depending on the most urgent needs.
• Must be an extremely organized communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely distill policy positions into communications assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, or related field.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)
• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.