Legislative Affairs Specialist
Targeted Group: All Series, Grades 12, 13, 14 only need to apply
The Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve on a one year assignment as a Legislative Affairs Specialist.
Objective: Specialist to manage all aspects of legislative liaison for assigned program areas with NASA's Congressional Authorization and Appropriations Committees. These Committees largely determine the funding levels for NASA and the content and scope of Agency programs.
Contact and or submit resume/qualifications NLT Jan 7th to:
Donna Graham
202-358-1944 (office)
- Project Starts January 22, 2008
- Project Ends Novermber 29, 2008
- Announcements Ends: January 7, 2008
Skill Mix: Highly motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should be knowledgeable of the legislative and budget process for the Agency.
Detailed Description: The candidate must be a highly motivated self starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should be knowledgeable of the legislative and budget process for the Agency.
The candidate will identify, track and analyze proposed legislative actions having a direct impact on agency operations and program activities; Manage the overall legislative liaison for assigned program areas to ensure that the President's budget for relevant NASA programs is presented most accurately and favorably, and that Congressional action on NASA's budget request is as favorable as possible.
The candidate will participate in the Congressional hearing process as a Congressional liaison representative for NASA to insure cooperation and the most positive presentation of the Agency's position on sensitive and important matters.
The candidate will conduct outreach visits with assigned Members offices, ensuring that they are kept abreast of any changes affecting the Agency; Responds to Congressional inquiries and correspondence for assigned program areas, ensuring that Agency approved responses are transmitted to the Congress in a timely fashion.
NASA F.I.R.S.T. (Foundations of Influence, Relationships, Success, and Teamwork)
HQ Program Advisor
Target Group: GS-15s and SESs (MIP/MEP/LDP or SESCDP graduate). This is a great opportunity for "Leaders to grow Leaders" during this 12-month Agency Leadership Development Program.
HQ Senior Advisor, NASA FIRST Development Program
Contact and or submit Resume/Qualification NLT Dec 19, 2007 to:
Donna Williams, Manager, HQ Leadership and Supervisory Development
202-358-3624 (office)
240-676-5708 (cell)
- Project Starts: December 2007
- Project Ends: December 2008
- Announcement Closes: December 19, 2007
Detailed Description:
Have you been a mentor in the past? Do you have a broad knowledge of Headquarters and NASA’s goals and mission? Do you have project management skills? As the Headquarters’ Senior Advisor, you will partner: with HQ Leadership to determine appropriate projects for the participants to select (2 or 3 if possible); Provide leadership oversight (as needed); Offer participants various learning opportunities, i.e. arrange for 2 participants to sit in on senior level meetings, and other developmental opportunities. Meet periodically with HQ participants and provide them with access to resources that will assist them in completing their project. Please plan on devoting at least 48 -72 hours (approximate) throughout the 12-month program depending on the developmental needs of the participants. The Senior Advisor plays an integral role in the participants’ learning and development. See the website for further information and program objectives: http://leadership.nasa.gov/nasa_first/home.htm. |
