Location: Multiple, MD, PA, VA
Agency: Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency
Activity: DCSA - OCCA
Service: Army or Air Force
Desired Grade: O3:O4
Tour Description: 26-6215, Length 1 Year: Applicants must email the following documents to leanne.felvus-webb@mail.mil for consideration
Professional Resume
Military Bio
Last three evaluations The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is the primary executive branch service provider of personnel background investigations for the Federal Government with the mission of ensuring a trusted federal, industrial and affiliated workforce.
The position is within the Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs (OCCA), whose mission is the delivery of accurate and timely information about DCSA, its mission, goals, and activities to the public, media, and Congress.
The incumbent will serve in a public affairs capacity under the Congressional Affairs team as a Legislative Affairs Officer.
Role Description: The Legislative Affairs Officer will be responsible for planning, executing, and supporting the agency's legislative affairs.
The incumbent will represent DCSA's mission and priorities to the U.S.
Congress and other key stakeholders.
This role requires a strong understanding of the legislative process and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
Duties and Responsibilities: Legislative Advocacy - Serves as an advocate for DCSA's legislative agenda on Capitol Hill.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Members of Congress, their staff, and committee professionals to advance agency priorities and improve awareness of the DCSA mission.
Strategic Communication - Prepares the DCSA Director and other senior leaders for congressional engagements by developing and editing testimony, briefing materials, talking points, and responses to congressionally directed actions.
Ensures all products are coordinated with OUSD(I&S) and OUSD(LA) as required.
Policy Analysis - Performs and presents technical analysis of complex legislative and regulatory matters.
Tracks legislation of interest as it moves through Congress and provides routine updates and strategic recommendations to agency leadership.
Reporting & Engagement: Attends, participates in, and reports on congressional hearings.
Keeps Members of Congress and their staffs informed on issues of interest and serves as a key resource for information regarding DCSA activities.
Leadership: Functions as a key member of the Congressional Affairs team and supervises subordinate military personnel as assigned.
Equivalent civilian experience will be considered for this position. PCS is authorized for this position.
Qualifications: TS/SCI clearance preferred for this position.
Minimum clearance TS with eligibility for upgrade to TS/SCI required.
To apply, contact: SFC Leanne Felvus-Webb - 614-397-3226