Administrative Professional - Congressional Communications

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The Administrative Professional – Congressional Communications will provide expert-level support to the Director of Staff Directorate at Space Systems Command (SSC), United States Space Force. This role requires a high degree of critical thinking, political acumen, and familiarity with Congressional processes to ensure effective communication and coordination between SSC and Congressional stakeholders.

Full salary range for this position is $159,000 to $173,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Congressional Analysis & Insight:

• Apply critical thinking to analyze and synthesize Congressional Defense Committee (CDC) concerns and issues.
• Provide expert insight into the annual congressional cycle, including key events in the Air Force/Space Force Task/Response Timeline.

Strategic Communication & Documentation:

• Assist in the preparation and review of responses to Congressional Requests for Information (RFIs), Questions for the Record (QFRs), strategic messaging, and testimonies.
• Draft and edit clear, concise, and technically accurate communications for senior leadership.

Congressional Engagement Support:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage logistics for Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and committee visits.
• Develop briefing templates and materials for SSC reviews and engagements.

Research & Reporting:

• Conduct in-depth research on Congressional activities, players, and climate.
• Provide bi-annual briefings to SSC PEOs, SSC/CC, and/or next-level leadership on Congressional dynamics, electoral issues, and items of interest.

Liaison & Real-Time Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between SSC and Congressional stakeholders, relaying real-time updates and insights via phone or email.
• Maintain awareness of evolving legislative priorities and their implications for SSC programs.

Administrative & Status Reporting:

• Document activities and provide weekly status updates during staff meetings or as directed.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001.

• US citizen with an active Top Secret / SCI security clearance is required.

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience.

• MA/MS degree.

  • Twelve (12) years' work experience may be subsituted for master's degree
  • Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years work experience may be substituted for a master's degree.

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

  • Congressional Defense Committees (CDCs)
  • Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Space Force, and SSC organizational structures and missions
  • Space acquisition programs and reporting processes

  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.

  Experience supporting senior leadership in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment.

  Proficiency in preparing briefings, reports, and strategic communications.

  Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate logistics for high-level engagements.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a Congressional liaison or legislative affairs role within DoD or a military service.

Familiarity with the Congressional budget and appropriations process.

Example lifting in excess of 25 lbs, standing for long periods of time, traveling across base regularly, transporting equipment, etc.