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Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing research services, staff advice, and assistance to the Chairman and JS employees as they respond to a wide range of legislative actions. Responsibilities As a Congressional Strategist and Research Specialist at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the primary congressional advisor to the Special Assistant for Legislative Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Lead, author and manage the CJCS approved annual CJCS Congressional engagement strategy. Perform assignments as Lead action officer for defense-related legislation that affects the interests of the CJCS, Joint Staff (JS), the Combatant Commanders, and the Services. Research and conduct analyses of all Congressional activity, both defense and non-defense related. Produce analytical and assessment documents for the CJCS and JS in support of mid-long range, short notice and crisis management Congressional engagement. Assist the JS intern in the performance of his/her duties related to legislative proposals, congressional reports and congressional correspondence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Performing congressional and legislative research and analysis on Congressional hearings, meetings, and briefings to identify issues that impact policy and procedures. Preparing and presenting briefing papers, position papers, face charts, congressional quotes, executive summaries to produce executive level products and meet the suspense. Utilizing computer system operations, electronic database and web-based research to navigate legislative based sources to obtain archived material. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.