LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Arlington, VA

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED:  N/A

CLEARANCE LEVEL MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN:  Secret

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) CTC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified legislative and public affairs analyst to coordinate and conduct the full range of congressional affairs/communication activities in support of a senior Department of the Air Force client focused on installations, environmental, and energy issues. The ideal candidate will work well in a team environment and will be able to apply project management strategies to track progress against milestones, to flag and resolve issues, and to ensure final deliverables are submitted on time and meet quality standards. Some travel may be required with this position. This is a hybrid position located in the Arlington, VA area, with the flexibility to work from home while participating in some in-person client and team discussions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage congressional and communication related information through the entire life-cycle to help prepare senior leadership
• Develop, integrate, and execute specific strategies and plans in support of Congressional activity/engagement.
• Monitor legislation, news media-reports and public sentiment to assess their effects.
• Assist with development of Congressional testimony, speeches, publications, and briefings for various audiences.
• Assist in preparing senior Department of the Air Force leaders for public and congressional engagements addressing installations, environment, and energy topics. Activities could include executing skull sessions, interacting with media and congressional staffers, and generating responses to congressional/public inquiries.
• Promote a collaborative environment, support stakeholder engagement in joint activities and discussions, and ensure assigned tasks are on track.
• Maintain strong client relationship.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in political science, communications, law, policy, or a related discipline plus 4-6 years of directly related experience; Master's degree preferred.
• Understanding of Congressional/legislative processes
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives of Department of the Air Force and DoD organizations.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, supported by inter-personal skills that support being a liaison between organizations.
• Detail-oriented with ability to produce high-quality results.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Capacity to collaborate in a team setting and work independently to meet objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two (2) years of experience with Defense appropriations and authorization committees and legislative engagement requirements.
• Experience in government consulting or supporting government organizations.
• Proven experience in federal installation, environmental, and energy issues.
• Knowledge of Air Force task management procedures and systems.
• Possession of excellent data gathering, analytical, problem-solving, and client service skills.

WHY CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a team environment
• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life
• Visit www.ctc.com to learn more

JOIN US! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

https://concurrent-technologies-corporation.breezy.hr/

STAFFING REQUISITION: SR# 2022-0127

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”