Congressional Affairs Specialist

Summary About the Position: Serves as a Congressional Affairs Specialist providing a full range of congressional affairs activities. The employee supports the Congressional Affairs Office with monitoring, tracking, and reporting on items of congressional interest to the Command; assists in preparing the Command to engage with Committees, Members of Congress and their staff; and tracks and coordinates Headquarters and interagency staffing actions. Responsibilities Manages and tracks inquiries from Members of Congress, their staff, and committees. Analyzes inquiries to identify issues, conducts research, and finds information for resolution. Synthesizes information and composes official responses to Congressional inquiries. Prepares correspondence and reports like position papers, fact sheets, and testimony for Congress. Provides staff oversight for SOUTHCOM and subordinate commands on all Congressional issues. Oversees visits by Members of Congress and their staff to SOUTHCOM subordinat...