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Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Arlington, VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. We are seeking an experienced Legislative Affairs Specialist to provide expert analysis, tracking, and advisory support on Congressional and legislative matters impacting the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). This role requires a high level of legislative expertise, familiarity with Department of War (DoW) legislative processes, and the ability to manage complex inquiries, audits, and reporting requirements for senior leaders. The specialist will develop critical reports, manage tracking systems, ensure consistency in CDAO responses to Congress, and serve as a trusted coordinator in a dynamic environment. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Congressional Reporting & Tracking: * Compile weekly stats and report to the Legislative Affairs (LA) lead on incoming Congressional requests (RFIs, Engagement Requests, Informal Views) and outgoing replies. Track sources (e.g., HASC, SASC) and topics. Request for Information (RFI) Management: * Triage incoming RFIs, ensuring clarity from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense-Legislative Affairs (OASDLA) on Congressional intent. Identify and assign to the appropriate CDAO Directorate Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) or Office of Coordinating Responsibility (OCR). Congressional Directed Actions (CDAs): * Enter CDAs into the Correspondence And Task Management System (CATMS), assign to the appropriate Directorate, track progress for on-time delivery, and route the finished product for approval to the LA Lead, Office of General Counsel, OASDLA, and CDAO Principals. Green Sheets: * Triage and assign "Green Sheets" (official Requests for Review/Action from the DoW Office of General Counsel) regarding legislation, legislative proposals, Executive Orders, and Department memos. GAO Audits: * Enter General Accounting Office (GAO) requests into the CDAO LA tracking system, work with GAO to schedule interviews with CDAO Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and triage document requests to ensure appropriate Directorates respond. Legislation Drafting: * Assist in triage and assignment of requests from Congress for technical assistance in drafting legislation. Quality Assurance: * Review draft responses (RFIs, CDAs, Green Sheets, drafting requests) for format, accuracy, content, and tone before submitting to the LA Lead for approval. Records Management: * Ensure all items are properly input and updated in the CDAO LA tracking system located in SharePoint. Required Qualifications: Clearance Requirement: * Must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET clearance with SCI Eligibility. Education: * Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. Experience: * Must have 3+ years of experience within the last 7 years supporting a legislative affairs office or congressional support team. Technical Skills: * Experience working with the Correspondence and Administrative Task Management System (CATMS). * Experience working with the Congressional Hearings and Reporting Requirements Tracking System (CHARRTS) platform. * Experience operating on a SharePoint system. * Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and MS Outlook. Professional Skills: * Strong written and oral communication skills to support interaction with SES/CEO level customers. * Extremely detail-oriented. * Ability to work successfully on a team and independently, as well as multitask in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352