Job Summary

This Government Affairs Specialist position is located in National Science Foundation. The primary purpose of the position is responsible for assisting in the facilitation, coordination, and communication of information to the Congress and the public on a wide range of issues related to Federal support for science and engineering research and education. This announcement will close on 10/28/2026 or once 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Job Description

To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 Level in the federal government performing government affairs, legislative, policy, or program support activities. Examples include: Coordinating draft responses to complex stakeholder or congressional inquiries by obtaining and reconciling information from multiple program offices, assessing responses for completeness and consistency, tracking deadlines, and elevating sensitive or unprecedented issues for management consideration. Developing briefing documents, talking points, correspondence, and analytical summaries that translated technical or policy information into clear language for leadership and external audiences. Reviewing proposed policy changes, legislative materials, committee reports, or agency program information. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR A combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 Level in the federal government conducting research and analysis of legislative, regulatory, policy, or program information to identify relevant issues and potential impacts on agency operations. . Examples include: Researching and analyzing legislation, regulations, and public policy issues and assessing their potential impact on agency programs, operations, and priorities. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support government affairs initiatives. Monitoring legislative and policy developments and providing information and recommendations to support agency decision-making and the implementation of organizational priorities. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR A combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS-09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the grade GS-11. Therefore, only education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be used to combine education and experience.) Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.