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SAIC

Congressional Affairs Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Coordinating legislative activities within OUSW(R&E), ensuring alignment across the enterprise. * Handling congressional reporting for OUSW(R&E). analyzing legislative material, coordinating tasking ...

SAIC

Congressional Affairs Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Coordinating legislative activities within OUSW(R&E), ensuring alignment across the enterprise. * Handling congressional reporting for OUSW(R&E). analyzing legislative material, coordinating tasking ...

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How much do congressional legislative jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for congressional legislative in the United States is $64,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $71,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a congressional legislative?

Congressional Legislative roles refer to positions within the United States Congress that focus on developing, analyzing, and managing legislation. Individuals in these roles often work as legislative assistants, aides, or analysts, supporting members of Congress by researching policy issues, drafting bills, monitoring legislative developments, and communicating with stakeholders. These professionals play a key part in shaping and advancing policy agendas and ensuring that legislative processes run smoothly. They may also interact with constituents, advocacy groups, and government agencies to gather input and provide information.

What is the difference between Congressional Legislative vs Congressional Policy Analyst?

AspectCongressional LegislativeCongressional Policy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often law or political scienceBachelor's or master's; focus on policy analysis or research
Work EnvironmentLegislative offices, congressional chambersCongressional offices, think tanks, government agencies
Employer & IndustryU.S. Congress, legislative bodiesCongressional offices, policy research organizations
Common Search & ComparisonLegislative process, bill draftingPolicy development, research, analysis

While both roles work within the congressional environment, Congressional Legislative focuses on drafting and promoting legislation, whereas Congressional Policy Analysts analyze policies to inform legislative decisions. Both positions require similar educational backgrounds and operate within congressional settings, but their core functions differ in implementation and focus.

What are the main challenges faced by professionals in a congressional legislative role, and how can they manage them?

Professionals in Congressional Legislative roles often face the challenge of rapidly shifting legislative priorities, tight deadlines, and the need to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders. Navigating complex legislative processes and maintaining effective communication with both internal teams and external partners are crucial. Building strong relationships, staying organized, and being adaptable are key strategies for managing these demands. Regular collaboration with colleagues and proactive engagement with legislative updates can also help ensure success in this dynamic environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a congressional legislative assistant?

To thrive as a Congressional Legislative Assistant, you need a strong understanding of legislative processes, policy analysis, and excellent research and writing skills, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with legislative tracking software, databases like Congress.gov, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly required. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills help build relationships and manage multiple priorities effectively. These skills are vital for supporting lawmakers, drafting legislation, and ensuring effective advocacy and constituent service in a fast-paced political environment.
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Infographic showing various Congressional Legislative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,183 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Legislative Affairs Director

AeroVironment, Inc.

Arlington, VA • On-site

$145K - $221K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary: Develop, coordinate and implement legislative affairs strategy for AeroVironment (AV). The Legislative Affairs Director will shape and execute comprehensive legislative affairs strategies that support AV priorities with Congress and the U.S. Government. This high-visibility role offers significant autonomy and direct impact on business outcomes, collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to growth goals through strategic capture of new opportunities and protection of existing programs.
Position Responsibilities
  • Represents AV to the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government
  • Coordinates and supports AV U.S. Government customer interaction in Washington D.C.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with Members of Congress, congressional committees and personal staff members; identifies and coordinates opportunities for AV leadership interaction with Congress
  • Develops and leads execution of AV's congressional advocacy and engagement strategies; manages consultant lobbyist relationships and resources, and fully complies with lobby laws, lobby disclosure and assists with Political Action Committee management (filing PAC reports and statements, depositing & dispersing funds, authorizing expenditures, advocating for contributions)
  • Monitors and assures AV awareness of annual U.S. Government funding requests and Department of Defense reprogramming requests
  • Provides annual U.S. Government Program and Budget Justification documents to AV leadership and Business Development team
  • Monitors and provides AeroVironment with Congressional Mark Up results of annual U.S. Government Budget Requests; secures and protects U.S. Government funding for AV programs through Congress; drives additional congressional funding for strategic AV programs
  • Represents AV interests to Aerospace, National Defense and International professional organizations
  • Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels
  • Travel to support senior official visits to AV facilities and other customer engagements
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
  • Bachelor's degree is required in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, national defense activities
  • 5+ years experience working congressional activities
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Department of Defense resource allocation process
  • Demonstrated understanding of congressional oversight process
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of government proposal and program requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge of international procurements
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements for US government programs, as well as international sales

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
  • Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
  • Able to perform in a rapidly growing organization with rapidly changing requirements and sales targets
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
  • Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
  • Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
  • Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
  • Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands
  • Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)Occasional or frequent travel may be required

Clearance Level
TS/SCI
The salary range for this role is:
$145,000 - $221,250
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

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