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Senior member of the Senate Banking Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual with extensive experience in banking and financial services issues.  Qualified candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of the issues and industries, as well as experience on the Hill.  Candidates must be able to meet short deadlines and juggle many priorities in a fast-paced environment. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 222037 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Budget issues primary focus of LA, generalist in other legislative issues. Applicants need an advanced knowledge of the federal budgetary process. They must also be able to demonstrate previous legislative accomplishments. E-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Job Title: Professional Staff
Department: Legislative Branch
Agency: House of Representatives
Job Announcement Number: CF-12-PH-745053
SALARY RANGE: $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 to Tuesday, October 02, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: HS-0301-00

JOB SUMMARY:

Come join the House Committee on Science, Space & Technology!

Duties include oversight of agencies within the Committee’s jurisdiction, outreach to stakeholder groups, researching and drafting legislation, staffing hearings, and preparing memorandum, statements, and speeches.

Please note that the salary is “commensurate with experience”.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have significant experience in at least one of the following subject matter areas:  basic or applied research, technology development, or standards development.  All applicants should possess strong writing, organizational, and communication skills; the capacity to articulate technical and policy issues clearly and concisely; and the ability to meet tight deadlines.  The ideal candidate will have some Capitol Hill or relevant government or industry experience, and an advanced degree or technical background. This not an entry-level position.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.   No calls or drop-ins please.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
HR Resources House CSST
Phone: (202)202-2002
Email: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Agency Information:
House Committee on Science Space and Technology
394 Ford HOB
Washington, DC 20407

Committee on Ethics has an opening for a Staff Assistant. Duties include: answering telephones; assisting with the committee investigations production process; assisting with the tracking and processing of committee correspondence; and providing administrative support in setting up committee meetings. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills and professional telephone manner; good computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others; ability to use good judgment in responding to inquiries and requests; flexibility in assisting with daily tasks and projects;prior work experience or familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and Concordance a plus.

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Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee seeks a Senior Legislative Assistant to handle all issues before the Committee in addition to several non-committee issues.  Ideal candidate has an advanced degree with 3-5 years of Hill experience, excellent writing skills, solid analytical abilities, and strong political instincts.  This is not an entry-level position.  Please email cover letter, resume, two writing samples (maximum of two-pages each), and salary requirements to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  An on-site writing test will be required of all candidates.  Resumes accepted until COB on Friday, November 18.  No phone calls or drop bys, please.

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Senate Committee seeks highly experienced professional familiar with all aspects of the federal budget with a particular emphasis on numerical work. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience working with Excel spreadsheets. Must also possess significant experience in all Microsoft programs. Applicant also must also have knowledge of federal budget concepts, rules, and procedures. Qualified applicants should also have significant prior budgeting experience, preferably at the federal level. Applicant must also possess strong organizational ability, as well as superior quantitative and analytic skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines and excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary. Send cover letter and resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Committee seeks experienced professional familiar with all aspects of the federal budget with a particular emphasis on numerical work.  Significant experience in Excel, with ability to manage extensive spreadsheets is a prerequisite.  Knowledge of federal budget concepts, rules, and procedures is also a plus.  Qualified applicants should have prior budgeting experience, preferably at the federal level.  Applicant must also possess strong organizational ability, as well as superior quantitative and analytic skills.  Ability to meet tight deadlines and excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary.  Send cover letter and resume to:  email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Committee seeks experienced Economist specializing in macroeconomics and fiscal policy.  Ph.D. level of economics background required and comprehensive knowledge of macroeconomic modeling. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on current economic indicators such as GDP, employment and interest rates; writing the economic analysis sections of committee reports; and preparing hearings on economic topics.  Applicants should be able to analyze the impact of budget policies on both short-run and long-run economic performance.  Ability to analyze the economic and distributional effects of tax policies is important, and a familiarity with health economics is also a plus.  Send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The Senate Committee on Armed Services is seeking a Security Officer to administer the classified document control system; to provide administrative oversight of and daily operations in the Committee’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF); and to provide administrative staffing and oversight of classified briefings and hearings of the Committee. Typical document related duties will include logging classified documents into an automated document control system on a daily basis; conducting inventories of classified material held by Committee staff members; controlled document destruction and routinely reviewing and archiving classified material. To qualify, an incumbent should have a minimum of two years of experience in a U.S. Government or comparable industrial security office, including classified document control. An incumbent must be a U.S. citizen who is currently cleared for access to TOP SECRET information and be eligible for permanent access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other special access programs. Experience with or knowledge of the internal operations of the U.S. Senate is also highly desirable. Knowledge of computerized databases, to include the Microsoft Office Suite and SIMS software, is essential. An incumbent must also have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to exercise complete discretion and maintain confidentiality in both handling and discussing classified materials, be detail-oriented, be highly organized, have the ability to work well under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision. Our Committee is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. E-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211496 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Senior New York member seeks a health policy advisor who is a self-starter with strong organizational skills.  The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.  The ideal candidate has a strong health policy background as well as at least two years of legislative experience.  If interested, please e-mail your resume, a cover letter and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Committee seeks experienced Economist specializing in macroeconomics and fiscal policy. Ph.D. level of economics background required and comprehensive knowledge of macroeconomic modeling. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on current economic indicators such as GDP, employment and interest rates; writing the economic analysis sections of committee reports; and preparing hearings on economic topics. Applicants should be able to analyze the impact of budget policies on both short-run and long-run economic performance. Ability to analyze the economic and distributional effects of tax policies is important, and a familiarity with health economics is also a plus. Send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

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• house committee counsel

Senate Committee seeks a senior-level staffer to serve as Deputy Staff Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of Legislative Branch agencies including Architect of the Capitol, Secretary of the Senate, Senate Commission on Art, Senate Sergeant at Arms, and U.S. Capitol Police. Specific responsibilities include oversight of operations, project completion, new policy initiatives, and review of certain agency contracts. Position oversees interagency coordination for security, communications, and continuity programs. This position involves substantial administrative policy development related to rules and regulations of the Senate. Deputy Staff Director serves as Acting Staff Director in the absence of the Staff Director, and provides a wide range of advice and guidance to the Committee’s activities and decisions. The Deputy Staff Director has a high degree of autonomy and decision making authority. Qualified candidates must possess at least 6 years total Congressional experience, with personal office Senate experience mandatory; knowledge and appreciation of Senate history, rules, and institutional practices; ability to identify and analyze programmatic or agency deficiencies; and financial, budgetary and management experience. Individuals must be U.S. Citizens and have, or be able to obtain, a Top Secret clearance. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211427 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Moderate Senate office seeks an individual to serve as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff. This person would be responsible for the execution of the Chief of Staff’s daily appointments and travel. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to all incoming meeting requests, researching and booking travel arrangements and managing correspondence. In addition, this person would be responsible for maintaining organizational systems and other administrative tasks. Finally, there will be a legislative correspondent portfolio for this individual as well. This person must be flexible, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks, and have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be familiar with working in a busy Senate office. At least one year of Senate experience preferred. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211386 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Active New Jersey Member of the U.S. House of Representatives seeks a motivated Legislative Director to manage and supervise active legislative staff, coordinate and implement legislative agenda, and assist in development of policy positions and legislative strategy. Candidates must have strong leadership and organizational skills, be a self starter, have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment. Must have the ability to manage the work of others and to take the initiative to advance the agenda of the Member. The position reports to the Member, Chief of Staff and General Counsel. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email resume and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please do not call the office about this position.

Senior Member of the Senate seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to develop and implement Senator’s domestic policy agenda including judiciary, labor, education and consumer issues. Responsibilities include developing, drafting and promoting legislation and other initiatives. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the field as well as law or other advanced degree. Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. Send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

NY Congressional member seeks a Director of Economic Development to manage diverse portfolio in the district. The position requires the ability to solve regional challenges through collaborating with the local community, businesses and government.  Typical projects include neighborhood revitalization initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and assisting companies to expand employment and local investment. The applicant must be a self-starter who possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.  The ideal candidate has community development and political experience with ties to Western NY.  E-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

TITLE: Legislative Director, U.S. Representative of Texas

REPORTS TO: Member and the Chief of Staff

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  to advise the Member on all legislative areas;

§  to assist in development of policy positions and legislative initiatives; and

§  to manage and supervise the office’s legislative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

§  at least three years of legislative experience;

§  strong academic credentials; law degree preferred

§  strong leadership and organizational skills;

§  excellent oral and written communication skills;

§  ability to work well under pressure;

§  thorough knowledge of the legislative process; and

§  availability to work long hours and at night.

DUTIES:

§  ensures that the legislative staff is properly focused on the Member’s legislative goals;

§  works to formulate positions on legislative issues;

§  monitors legislative activity on the House floor and handles long-term and short-term legislative planning for the Member;

§  oversees the progression of bills with which the Member is involved as they move from Committee to the floor;

§  recommends strategies and tactics on bills and positions;

§  assigns legislative staff areas of responsibility;

§  trains and supervises legislative staff;

§  schedules and directs legislative staff meetings;

§  meets with groups of key constituents or other office visitors, as necessary;

§  recommends co-sponsorships of legislation to the Member;

§  writes and reviews legislative memos;

§  oversees activities of the office in the absence of the Chief of Staff;

§  maintains up-to-date status reports on all legislation affecting the district, legislation in which the Member is a principal sponsor, or legislation which the Member is a cosponsor;

§  monitors and reports on floor action to the Member and the Chief of Staff;

§  coordinates responses to all legislative mail;

§  assists organizations and constituents in the district with federal matters; and

§  performs other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates please submit the following via email to: email hidden; JavaScript is required a résumé, cover letter including salary requirements, and 2-3 writing samples.  No calls, please.

Communications Director, U.S. Representative of Texas

REPORTS TO: Member and Chief of Staff

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

§   implement a communications strategy for a very proactive Member; and

§   to manage and coordinate all communications activities, print, broadcast, and new media, and including media contacts, for the Member.

QUALIFICATIONS:

§  at least two to three years of congressional or Administration experience strongly preferred;

§  strong academic credentials;

§  excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills;

§  excellent oral communication skills;

§  understanding of print, broadcast, and new media,

§  thorough knowledge of legislative process;

§  knowledge of current issues and events in which the Member is involved;

§  ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the representation of the Member’s positions on policy issues;

§  Texas ties a plus

§  Spanish oral and written communications a plus but not required

§  availability to work long hours and weekends

§  ability to work well under pressure; and

§  ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.

DUTIES:

§  identify media opportunities, nationally and locally;

§  develop and continually expand list-serve of interested stakeholders and keep those stakeholders informed of Member’s activities;

§  maintain and update Member’s website;

§  develops and implements media and communications strategy for the Member;

§  coordinate television satellite feeds;

§  evaluates current events and media reports in the district and the nation for their impact on the Member;

§  maintain relationship with all stakeholder news outlets;

§  compile daily news clips;

§  maintain newsletter;

§  write press releases and op-eds;

§  writes speeches and message development strategy in cooperation with senior staff; and

§  performs other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates please submit the following via email to: email hidden; JavaScript is required a résumé, cover letter including salary requirements, and 2-3 writing samples.  No calls, please.