Director Legislative Affairs, Supervisory Program Analyst

This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZA-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: experience serving on a Congressional staff or in Congressional relations in an agency or organization that works closely with legislative and intergovernmental affairs; analyzing and evaluating policy, laws, regulations and programs, monitoring and promoting issues, and assisting in developing legislative strategies, and planning and developing testimony, briefing materials, and activities associated with Congressional consideration. Interfacing with and advising stakeholders/policymakers on matters relating to congressional and intergovernmental affairs programs and policies. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Lead and manage a professional staff that serves as the interface between NIST and the United States (US) Congress regarding science and technology plans, policies, procedures, and the evaluation of current and future budgetary and policy needs of NIST.