Government Relations Specialist
What you'd do
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Major duties
This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Government Relations Specialist position in the Office of General Counsel located in Arlington, VA. As a member of the OIG's Government Relations team, you will be responsible for informing and educating Congress and key stakeholders about the critical oversight activities performed by the USPS OIG under the Inspector General Act. Bring your skills and voice to our team! The Government Relations team maintains and cultivates key relationships with Congress, oversight committees, postal labor unions, management associations and industry stakeholders. Through proactive outreach and engagement, the team promotes the OIG's work, strengthens stakeholder relationships, and advances the OIG's legislative and public policy priorities. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 07/09/2026 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Specialist Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $143,913.00 - $187,093.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Advise the OIG's executive leadership team on matters of congressional and stakeholder interest, including engagement strategies and issue management. Manage, facilitate and respond to information requests from Congress and external stakeholders in written and oral form, often requiring detailed explanations on the organization's activities or performance in a particular situation. Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive written materials for Congress and other key stakeholders, demonstrating strong writing and communication skills. Develop and maintain relationships with congressional offices and other external partners to promote the exchange of information related to the OIG's mission. Work closely with senior leadership of all components of the OIG to keep stakeholders informed and communicate the results of our oversight work. Formulate, recommend, and implement policies, programs, and processes to strengthen the OIG's government relations team. Research, monitor and track legislation and other congressional activities of interest, and prepare internal reports and periodic updates for OIG executives and staff. Stay current on developments in the broader stakeholder community, attending external events, and keeping management informed of emerging issues, trends, and news.
What you need to qualify
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. At least four (4) years of specialized experience working for a Member of Congress or a congressional committee, or as a government relations professional. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process. Knowledge of the Postal Service and Inspector General authorities. Team-oriented with ability to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Apps, Excel and SharePoint. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Expertise in the legislative process and Congress. Experience interacting with members of Congress and their staff. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, including experience providing briefings or presentations to management officials, executives, and/or agency leadership. Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert and convey complex information to the agency's management officials on high visibility projects. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.
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