This position is located in the Office of Congressional Relations at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a presidential memorial that fosters scholarship and dialogue in the humanities, social sciences and public policy. Established by Congress in 1968 as the national, living memorial to President Woodrow Wilson, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars provides an essential link between the worlds of ideas and public policy.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Congressional Relations at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a presidential memorial that fosters scholarship and dialogue in the humanities, social sciences and public policy. Established by Congress in 1968 as the national, living memorial to President Woodrow Wilson, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars provides an essential link between the worlds of ideas and public policy.
The purpose of this position is to serve within the Office of Congressional Relations primarily responsible for conducting critical portions of the Wilson Center’s congressional outreach, especially with the Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with additional outreach to other Committees as needed.
Duties for this position include but are not limited to:
Manage the Center’s relationship with the Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees as well as other relevant committees.
Create new and maintains existing relationships in a nonpartisan and bipartisan manner with personal office staff and Committee staff.
Identify and engage Members of Congress to advance the mission of the Center.
Meeting regularly with relevant staff in personal offices and Committee staff, to promote, protect, and advocate on behalf of the Center’s mission.
Assist in strategic planning to maximize the Center’s expertise, staff, scholars, and leadership to build and expand our audience and impact on Capitol Hill.
Track relevant federal legislation and Committee activity as it pertains to the work and mission of the Center.
Examine and analyze legislation to help identify opportunities to maximize the Center’s expertise to further U.S. foreign policy and national security interests
Work with Program Directors and their teams across the Center to identify opportunities to expand and improve Congressional Relations opportunities to educate Congressional offices on foreign policy analysis conducted by Wilson Center experts
Prepare and coordinate materials for reports to Congress as well as briefings to Congress, Congressional hearings, and other Congressional events.
May be required to complete background investigation
A one year trial/probationary period may be required
Must meet selective Service Registration Act requirements for males
All qualification requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the required specialized experience, or education as described, for the respective grade level in which you are applying:
Specialized Experience GS-13:
You must have one year of full-time specialized experience, comparable to at least the GS-12 (or other equivalent federal pay scales) level in the Federal Service (experience could have been gained in in public or private sector). Qualifying experience must include the following type of activities:
Conducting congressional outreach with multiple Committees, especially with the Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate; Creating and maintaining new and existing relationships in both nonpartisan and bipartisan manner with personal office staff and Committee staff; Meeting regularly with relevant staff in personal offices and Committee staff, to promote, protect, and advocate on behalf of an organization's mission or specific goal; reviewing and analyzing relevant federal legislation and Committee activity as it pertains to the work and mission of the targeted organization; Collaborating with Program Directors and their teams to identify opportunities to expand and improve Congressional Relations opportunities and to educate Congressional offices on policy analysis; Assisting with and preparing program teams to brief Congress pertaining to their specific and unique area of responsibility; Preparing and coordinating materials for reports to Congress as well as briefings to Congress, Congressional hearings, and other Congressional events.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Volunteer Experience: 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.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Additional information
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
The work is primarily sedentary; although, requires moving around to offices and/or to similar areas for meeting to conduct human resources business. May require standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office setting that is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on the information that you provide, to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and described;
You will be rated on the following competencies and on the extent to which your application demonstrates that you possess the criteria associated with this position as defined below:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
1. Résumé which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire 3. Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
1. Résumé which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire 3. Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
