Legislative Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA), with duty in the Office of the Deputy General Counsel( Legislation, Investigation and Oversight) (DGC(LIO), Department of War. The General Counsel of the Department of War, who is appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the chief legal officer of the Department of War and performs such functions as the Secretary of War may prescribe (10 U.S.C. § 113 and 140).

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as a Legislative Analyst, independently providing comprehensive support for administrative,
  legal, and legislative activities within the Legislative, Investigations, and Oversight (LIO) office.
• Performs a wide range of duties in support of attorneys and senior staff, including legislative
  coordination across diverse Department of War (DoW) programs and activities.
• Reviews and monitors periodicals, congressional hearing materials, bill reports, internal
  resources, and other publications to identify information related to DoW positions.
• Serves as a technical resource for the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) Office of General Counsel (OGC) for assigned areas.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable regulations, legislative developments that impact processes, and
  technological tools relevant to the position.
• Prepares a variety of written products, including responses to short fused requests for information
  and correspondence requiring coordination across multiple organizational units.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Selections from this notice are subject to provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program for displaced employees.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:

• Display analytical judgment, broad subject matter awareness, and the ability to manage complex, sensitive, and time critical assignments; and
• Perform a wide range of duties in support of attorneys and senior staff, including legislative coordination across diverse programs and activities; and
• Prepare memorandums, briefings, and information papers summarizing the impact for assigned areas of responsibility.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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