Congressional Affairs Specialist

LocationAlexandria, Virginia

SetupOn-site

LevelMid

Posted6d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Office of Governmental Affairs is hiring a mid-career Congressional Affairs Specialist in Alexandria, Virginia, with an in-office schedule, to perform legislative analysis and congressional liaison activities.

Role: Congressional Affairs Specialist
Organization: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA)
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Work setup: On-site
Level: Mid
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The incumbent serves as a Congressional Affairs Specialist performing developmental assignments involving legislative analysis, congressional correspondence, appropriations monitoring, executive briefing support, and congressional liaison activities.

What you'll do

Developing congressional testimony and briefing materials
Preparing responses to Congressional inquiries
Assisting in drafting legislative proposals and Congressional testimony
Participating in meetings with Congressional staff and other Federal agencies
Reviewing pending legislation and evaluating potential impacts
Performing legislative analysis and congressional correspondence

What it takes

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service
Experience developing congressional testimony and briefing materials
Experience preparing responses to congressional inquiries
Experience reviewing pending legislation and evaluating potential impacts on agency programs
Ability to research proposed legislation and Congressional hearings
Ability to draft legislative proposals, Congressional testimony, briefing papers, talking points, and position papers

What you'll bring

Research proposed legislationDraft legislative proposals and Congressional testimonyPrepare responses to Congressional inquiriesParticipate in meetings with Congressional staff and other Federal agenciesDevelop congressional testimony and briefing materialsReview pending legislation and evaluate potential impacts

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is an in-office position.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include one year of specialized experience, experience in developing congressional testimony, and experience in preparing responses to congressional inquiries.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted by October 28, 2026, and can be applied for through the job posting on Globaljobs.org.

How to apply

Apply directly on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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