Summary Lead and manage a professional staff that serves as the interface between NIST and the United States (US) Congress regarding science and technology plans, policies, procedures, and the evaluation of current and future budgetary and policy needs of NIST. Responsibilities Lead, initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with congressional members, congressional committees, and their staffs and use these relationships to share information of interest, support a continuing dialog, and provide active insight into ongoing and planned NIST activities. Oversee and lead the development of NIST testimony, briefings, and reports to Congress; identify, review, evaluate, and develop information to be presented; and anticipate congressional reactions to NIST briefings and testimony. Represent NIST on-related fora and conduct ongoing collaboration and outreach with stakeholders and partners across NIST, DOC and other United States Government agencies, and oversight organizations (e.g., Congress and OMB), as needed, to meet mission objectives. Oversee, coordinate, and lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, proactive legislative strategy to facilitate NIST's interactions with Congress; serve as a principal liaison in communicating NIST's programs and activities to members of Congress, congressional committees, and their staffs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZA-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: experience serving on a Congressional staff or in Congressional relations in an agency or organization that works closely with legislative and intergovernmental affairs; analyzing and evaluating policy, laws, regulations and programs, monitoring and promoting issues, and assisting in developing legislative strategies, and planning and developing testimony, briefing materials, and activities associated with Congressional consideration. Interfacing with and advising stakeholders/policymakers on matters relating to congressional and intergovernmental affairs programs and policies. 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A supervisory probationary period may be required. This position requires the passing of a drug test NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs