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Job Opening: 66468
Opening Date : August 4, 2026
Closing Date : August 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Full Performance Level GS-14 Division DIRECTOR'S OFFICE Unit OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS Location Washington, D.C. Working Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexible) Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available Several Questions Email: tjculley@fbi.gov Salary GS-12 $102,415.00-$133,142.00
GS-13 $121,785.00-$158,322.00
GS-14 $143,913.00-$187,093.00
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
The Office of Congressional Affairs enhances congressional confidence in the FBI through collaborative efforts to actively rebuild trust, ensure transparency, and uphold our commitment to justice and public safety.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

MAJOR DUTIES
GS-12

• Serves as the primary advisor to the Inspector-in-Charge of Congressional Affairs Office (CAO) on a variety of matters relating to the administration and conduct of the overall Congressional Affairs program, providing counsel regarding the development of legislative strategy and Congressional liaison necessary for successful promotion of legislative matters of interest to the FBI.
• Provides a general knowledge of all aspects of Congress to assist the Inspector-in-charge with timing of Congressional actions.
• Participates in, and/or serves as the representative of the FBI in a variety of internal, administrative or external settings, including meetings or social functions which involve personal interaction with Congressional Members.

GS-13 (In addition to the above):

• Review and analyze sensitive and complex legislative materials to identify topics of significance to the FBI.
• Assist in developing legislative strategy and supporting materials to articulate the FBI's position on priority issues.
• Monitor and report on legislative activity in Congress, gather intelligence from Congressional committees/staff, and assess impact on FBI operations.
• Advise executives on Congressional processes and collaborate with DOJ and other Executive Branch entities on legislative coordination.
• Represent the FBI in meetings with internal stakeholders and external audiences, including Members of Congress and their staff.

GS-14 (In addition to the above):

• Advise FBI executives on Congressional procedures, political dynamics, and pending legislation that may impact Bureau initiatives
• Serve as a liaison for congressional affairs activities by organizing meetings with congressional stakeholders, coordinating logistics, and developing research and briefing materials to support executive-level discussions and policy initiatives.
• Provide strategic counsel and operational support to the Assistant Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs regarding congressional outreach, policy matters, and intergovernmental relations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies :

• Analytic Thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
• Problem Solving/Judgment

Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience handling congressional inquiries and requests for information, preparing responses, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on legislative matters.
• Experience supporting management in navigating congressional inquiries, oversight, and intergovernmental relations.
• Experience gathering and integrating information from a variety of sources to inform internal stakeholders.

GS-13 (In addition to the above): Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience handling congressional inquiries and requests for information, preparing responses, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on legislative matters.
• Experience supporting management in navigating congressional inquiries, oversight, and intergovernmental relations.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing proposed policies and legislation to assess implications for agency policies and operations.
• Experience preparing briefing materials, reports, and talking points for use in meetings or strategy development.

GS-14 (In addition to the above): Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of any specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience providing strategic guidance to management on interactions with Congress, congressional staff, and external government stakeholders.
• Experience supporting leadership in strategic planning activities and developing outreach strategies to strengthen engagement with congressional offices, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Experience in managing preparations for and follow-ups to congressional hearings, briefings, and high-level meetings.

HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
     Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
     • The month/year work began
       Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note : Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Veterans' Preference
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Benefits
The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website .
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