Job Opening: 66468
Opening Date : August 4, 2026
Closing Date : August 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title
CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Full Performance Level
GS-14
Division
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Unit
OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS
Location
Washington, D.C.
Working Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexible)
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply
All U.S. Citizens
Number of Positions Available
Several
Salary
GS-12 $102,415.00-$133,142.00
GS-13 $121,785.00-$158,322.00
GS-14 $143,913.00-$187,093.00
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
The Office of Congressional Affairs enhances congressional confidence in the FBI through collaborative efforts to actively rebuild trust, ensure transparency, and uphold our commitment to justice and public safety.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
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Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
MAJOR DUTIES
GS-12
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Serves as the primary advisor to the Inspector-in-Charge of Congressional Affairs Office (CAO) on a variety of matters relating to the administration and conduct of the overall Congressional Affairs program, providing counsel regarding the development of legislative strategy and Congressional liaison necessary for successful promotion of legislative matters of interest to the FBI.
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Provides a general knowledge of all aspects of Congress to assist the Inspector-in-charge with timing of Congressional actions.
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Participates in, and/or serves as the representative of the FBI in a variety of internal, administrative or external settings, including meetings or social functions which involve personal interaction with Congressional Members.
GS-13 (In addition to the above):
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Review and analyze sensitive and complex legislative materials to identify topics of significance to the FBI.
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Assist in developing legislative strategy and supporting materials to articulate the FBI’s position on priority issues.
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Monitor and report on legislative activity in Congress, gather intelligence from Congressional committees/staff, and assess impact on FBI operations.
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Advise executives on Congressional processes and collaborate with DOJ and other Executive Branch entities on legislative coordination.
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Represent the FBI in meetings with internal stakeholders and external audiences, including Members of Congress and their staff.
GS-14 (In addition to the above):
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Advise FBI executives on Congressional procedures, political dynamics, and pending legislation that may impact Bureau initiatives
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Serve as a liaison for congressional affairs activities by organizing meetings with congressional stakeholders, coordinating logistics, and developing research and briefing materials to support executive-level discussions and policy initiatives.
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Provide strategic counsel and operational support to the Assistant Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs regarding congressional outreach, policy matters, and intergovernmental relations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies :
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Analytic Thinking
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
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Problem Solving/Judgment
Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
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Experience handling congressional inquiries and requests for information, preparing responses, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on legislative matters.
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Experience supporting management in navigating congressional inquiries, oversight, and intergovernmental relations.
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Experience gathering and integrating information from a variety of sources to inform internal stakeholders.
GS-13 (In addition to the above): Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
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Experience handling congressional inquiries and requests for information, preparing responses, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on legislative matters.
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Experience supporting management in navigating congressional inquiries, oversight, and intergovernmental relations.
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Experience reviewing and analyzing proposed policies and legislation to assess implications for agency policies and operations.
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Experience preparing briefing materials, reports, and talking points for use in meetings or strategy development.
GS-14 (In addition to the above): Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of any specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
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Experience providing strategic guidance to management on interactions with Congress, congressional staff, and external government stakeholders.
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Experience supporting leadership in strategic planning activities and developing outreach strategies to strengthen engagement with congressional offices, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
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Experience in managing preparations for and follow-ups to congressional hearings, briefings, and high-level meetings.
HOW TO APPLY
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