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Chenega Corporation

Senior Strategist

Springfield, VA · On-site

Implement quarterly strategic planning cycles using a Collect-Assess-Refine methodology. * Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, oversight committees, and interagency partners.

Na Oiwi Kane

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

... congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key Responsibilities ... Review and assess monthly, quarterly, and annual housing reports, dashboards, audits, occupancy ...

Rivet

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA

... congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key Responsibilities ... Review and assess monthly, quarterly, and annual housing reports, dashboards, audits, occupancy ...

Ladgov Corporation

Scientific Writer

San Juan, PR · On-site

Quarterly: Submit written progress reports. * Bimonthly: Deliver reports for the Forest Service American Relief Act 60-day Congressional Report. * Annually: Provide text for an IITF Accomplishment ...

Rivet

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

$22K/yr

... congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key Responsibilities ... assess monthly, quarterly, and annual housing reports, dashboards, audits, occupancy data ...

Rivet

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

$22K/yr

... congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key Responsibilities ... assess monthly, quarterly, and annual housing reports, dashboards, audits, occupancy data ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for congressional quarterly in the United States is $34.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Congressional Quarterly?

Congressional Quarterly, often abbreviated as CQ, is a news and information service that specializes in reporting on the United States Congress and the federal government. Founded in 1945, CQ provides in-depth coverage of legislative activities, bill tracking, policy analysis, and detailed profiles of lawmakers and committees. Its reports and publications are widely used by policymakers, journalists, lobbyists, and academics to stay informed about the workings of Congress and federal legislation. Congressional Quarterly is known for its nonpartisan and authoritative approach to political reporting.

What are some of the unique challenges journalists at Congressional Quarterly face when covering legislative developments?

Journalists at Congressional Quarterly often work under tight deadlines to report on fast-moving legislative developments, requiring them to quickly analyze complex policy issues and translate them into accessible, accurate stories. They also need to build strong relationships with congressional staff and lawmakers to gather reliable information, often navigating a competitive environment with other reporters. Collaboration within CQ's newsroom is essential, as reporters regularly coordinate with editors and researchers to ensure comprehensive coverage. Adapting to rapidly changing news cycles and maintaining accuracy under pressure are key challenges in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Congressional reporter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Congressional Reporter, you need a strong background in journalism, excellent research abilities, and an in-depth understanding of legislative processes, often supported by a degree in journalism or political science. Familiarity with newsroom content management systems, data analysis tools, and real-time news platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, persistence, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate, timely coverage of legislative developments and providing valuable insights to the public.

What is the difference between Congressional Quarterly vs Legislative Analyst?

AspectCongressional QuarterlyLegislative Analyst
Required credentialsBachelor's degree in political science, journalism, or related field; strong research skillsBachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; analytical skills
Work environmentResearch organizations, media outlets, government agenciesGovernment agencies, legislative offices, think tanks
Employer and industry usageUsed by media, policymakers, researchers for legislative and political analysisEmployed by government bodies and legislative offices to analyze policies and bills

Congressional Quarterly and Legislative Analyst roles both involve legislative research and analysis, but Congressional Quarterly primarily provides news and in-depth reports for media and policymakers, while Legislative Analysts focus on evaluating legislation within government agencies. Both require strong research skills and relevant degrees, but their work environments and employer types differ.

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Infographic showing various Congressional Quarterly job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,960 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Congressional Tech Writer SME

Gemini Industries

Washington, DC • On-site

$190/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Gemini Industries Inc.provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer's success in executing its mission.
Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:
• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances "I can make it better" with "As long as we succeed"
Congressional Tech Writer SME
Location: Pentagon / NCR
Clearance: TS/SCI (additionally SAP Eligible)
Education: MA/MS (or a BA/BS plus anadditional8 years of work experience, 4 of which must be work related)
Salary Range: $190 - 200k
Outcomes:
  • The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

  • Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.

  • Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.

  • Create 2-3 products beyond the client's requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.

  • Establish foundation in AI/ML skills and contribute to AI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives.

  • Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.

Responsibilities:
The Congressional Technical Writer Subject Matter Expert (CTW SME) supports the Office of the Secretary of War, Intelligence & Security, Human Intelligence & Sensitive Activities Division (OSW/I&S/H&SA). The CTW SME provides expert communications and writing support in the form of detailed quarterly reports to multiple Congressional Committees on Department of War sensitive activities, executive correspondence, and other critical documentation.
Per PWS section 1.3.1.2 Strategic Planning and Organizational Process Improvement Analysis, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Prepare quarterly reports to several congressional committees reporting on Department of War activities, on behalf of the Secretary of War.

  • Prepare executive correspondence, to include: white papers, executive briefings, strategic communications, extensive reports, with knowledge of federal records management, document lifecycle management, and publication processes.

  • Communicate highly technical concepts, reports, and presentations to executive leadership and non-technical audiences.

  • Engage with SMEs and appropriate staff across Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community, and congressional staff to gather and synthesize information.

  • Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
  • Minimum offifteen(15) years of related work experience,

  • Minimum often (10) years of specificwork relatedexperience in support of aDoW or ICcomponent.

  • Experience in technical writing, technical editing, policy writing, executive communications, and other government documentation.

  • Demonstrated experience developing correspondence and documentation for Department of War, Intelligence Community, or other federal organizations.

  • Demonstrated expert technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously within a cleared environment.

  • Work independently, and the ability to work along-side a high op-tempo team.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing publication-quality deliverables.
    • Writing samples may be requested.

The following qualifications are desired:
  • Strong intelligence background working in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise on analytical products and written reports (highly desired).

  • Experience working in support of sensitive activities, the executive branch, and members of Congress (highly desired).

  • Experience supporting Senior Executive Service (SES), General Officers/Flag Officers (GO/FO), or Intelligence Community executives (highly desirable).

  • Experience producing executive correspondence at the Pentagon, the armed services, or another combat support agency (preferred).

  • Familiarity with DoW correspondence manual (preferred).

  • Knowledge and skilled at working with Generative AI and various analytical tools (desired).

Certifications (Desired)
  • Society for Technical Communication (STC) Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) (desired).

  • Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analysis (CDASA-II) (desired).

  • ODNI Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203 Analytic Standards Training (desired).

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) (desired).

Travel: Vicinity travel within the NCR and occasional long-distance travel outside the NCR
Other Requirements:
EVerify Notice of Participation
This employer participates inEVerify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information on EVerify, please visit:www.everify.gov
Other Requirements:
E-Verify Notice of Participation
This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov
We seek:
• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.
Direct Inquiries and Resumes to our Talent Management Team:
Yashira Santiago
Andrew Ackley
Gabriel Mira
Mitchell Jimenez
Gemini Industries Inc.
Telephone: (813) 286 - 4777
Jobs@gemini-ind.com
Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.

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