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Legislative Advisor

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

The Library of Congress is seeking a Legislative Advisor to work in the Congressional Relations Office. The role involves conducting legislative research, coordinating proposals, and preparing analyses to support the Library's mission and its relationships with Congress.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assignments involve handling Legislative research problems, questions, or situations within assigned jurisdictions

Performs legal and/or policy research at various levels of complexity, including that involving the use of on-line sources of information as well as other available sources

Coordinates legislative proposals in consultation with the Congressional Relations Office (CRO) Director, Office of General Counsel, Financial Services Directorate, and representatives of other service units as appropriate

Performs analysis on various Legislative topics

Performs thorough legal and/or policy analyses and prepares analytical documents with complex variables within legislation which may significantly affect the Library of Congress

Independently prepares written analyses or other analytical documents with complex variables within the Legislative areas relating to the development, interpretation, or implementation of sensitive public policies of national or international significance to the Library of Congress

Provides written preparation for congressional hearings, including: identification and notification of appropriate Library witnesses; identification of strategy and key messages to highlight in hearing testimony in conjunction with witnesses; work with appropriate service units on draft testimony; establishment of timelines to meet committee testimony deadlines; preparation of briefing books; finalization and delivery of hearing testimony to the committee; consultation with committee staff on hearing matters; preparation of potential questions and answers with witnesses; scheduling consultation meetings with Library personnel before hearings; and managing hearing rehearsals with Library officials

Works with the CRO Director and other senior staff to plan, schedule and carry out high-level legislative and policy assignments and tasks

Under guidance of the CRO Director, develops and maintains relationships with various Library officials, Members of Congress, congressional committees, and other Federal agencies

Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities related to various program initiatives, special projects and special events, involving legislative and policy issues that contain complex elements which may impact the development and maintenance of the Library's relationships with Congressional members, committees, donors, scholars and various other stakeholders

Works with other Congressional Relations Office staff to develop and recommend strategies to engage Congress to further the Library's mission