Legislative Affairs Manager (Hybrid)
Legislative Affairs Manager (Hybrid)
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$ 107469 - 182697
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Job Description
@ ICF Next we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.
Heres your chance to join our award-winning agency ICF Next. Were changemakers a community of mission driven creatives communicators strategists and technologists. Were searching for our nextLegislative Affairs Managerwho understands the inner workings of Capitol Hill and has extensive experience with Congressional affairs and public policy making. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys supporting work related to Congressional testimonies responses to Congressional correspondence and tracking legislative activity.
Strong candidates will have demonstrated acumen in how oversight and appropriations committees operate how Congress interacts and intersects with federal agencies how agencies interact with members of Congress and their staff; and the federal budget process impact public policy. If you are passionate about being part of a high performing team generating positive attention for a client and have the requisite prior experience wed love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide senior level Congressional affairs counsel to the leadership of a federal Legislative Affairs office.
- Analyze legislation to identify relevant authorities requirements and programmatic direction for cybersecurity and infrastructure security and resilience activities.
- Oversee the tracking monitoring and providing status reports on legislative activities in Congress and State governments as appropriate.
- Maintain a tracker for Congressional reporting requirements.
- Maintain a tracker for Congressional engagement.
- Manage the Congressional correspondence process to include gathering initial information from subcomponents for staff and tracking to completion.
- Create a weekly report identifying legislation of interest to the agency and status as well as engagements social media summaries of events of interest and identification of future engagements of interest for leadership awareness and team tracking.
- Create annual report summarizing legislation of interest including that which has passed as well as legislation that may move forward in the following legislation session summary of all Congressional engagements throughout the year and statistics/metrics to be determined by the Legislative Affairs staff.
- Monitor legislation and hearings and prepare summaries of such activities relevant to the cybersecurity and infrastructure security mission space.
- Oversee and help produce and assemble background materials for all Congressional products including briefing books reports information papers and similar products.
- Oversee and help prepare responses to public policy/government related tasks.
- Lead an already existing Legislative Affairs Community of Practice within ICF Next.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently holds or is able to obtain DHS Fitness Determination
- BS/BA
- 5 years Demonstrated experience: Working on Capitol Hill a federal agencys Congressional Affairs office or for a consultancy that has a legislative affairs function Reviewing new legislation and determining its affect on agencies or organizations Analyzing activities and new policies established by local state and federal governments Providing summaries of the proposed or passed legislation Serving as a people and project manager and Having a deep understanding of the legislative landscape related to DHS and CISA.
- This role requires prior experience supporting congressional responses and requests for a federal agency.
Preferred Skills and experience:
- Excellent communication skills especially written.
- Strong personnel management leadership and presentation skills.
- Consultancy or government agency experience preferred.
- An understanding of the best practices in business development.
- Self-starter with ability to independently manage and delegate tasks and handle multiple priorities.
Job Location(s):This position is located in either ICFs Reston VA or Rockville MD office in a hybrid telework arrangement.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$107469.00 - $182697.00Reston VA (VA30)Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
