Legislative Affairs Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Legislative Affairs Specialist
MD-198, Fort Meade, MD, USA
Full-time
Company Description
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A3T, a fast-growing firm, specializes in Defensive Cyber Security Services, Next Generation/ Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Solutions, and Professional Services. We provide customer-centric services and focus resources to exceed expectations; and ensure our customers, employees, and other stakeholders are the focal point of all decisions and actions.
Join A3T and watch your career soar! A3T is an agile and 'Best Places to Work' company looking for incredible talent to support our Department of Defense customer in many important national security roles. A3T is looking to bring on an experienced Legislative Affairs Specialist with "Next-Level Thinking" who is ready to take their career to a new level with A3T."

Job Description
Provide support to a DoD client office.
Monitor the status of defense legislation, pertinent hearings, markups, and floor actions.
Prepare client staff for congressional hearings and respond to congressional inquiries.
Coordinate with government officials to obtain review and approval.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in the legislative affairs field or department-level planning or execution
Experience with legislative and regulatory documents
Experience with reviewing and analyzing congressional hearing transcripts and preparing or submitting Questions for the Record (QFR) and Inserts for the Record (IFR)
Experience with researching and writing background papers, talking points, and oral and written statements, including providing legislative briefings to leadership
Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph required
BA or BS degree

Additional Qualifications:
Ability to prepare leadership for testifying to and meeting with government members and pertinent staff members
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Ability to act in a proactive manner with actions focused on problem-solving and analyze the implementation of systems and procedures to ensure that projects and documents are kept on track and internal and external deadlines are met
Possession of excellent organizational skills
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
BA or BS degree in Political Science or a related field

Additional Information
Agil3 Technology Solutions LLC ("A3T") is a Northern Virginia based, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000.1:2011 & ISO 27001:2013 Certified, 8a, Women-Owned (WOSB) and Service-disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) small business established in 2012. A3T is experiencing industry leading recognition and growth. In addition to the CEO's recognition as an "All-Star Entrepreneur", A3T is recognized by Washington Technology Fast 50 (ranking #9 in 2019), Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country, Vet 50, as Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Businesses, and is Featured in CyberSecurity Ventures / Cybercrime Magazine! "As a go-to Women-Owned Cybersecurity company in US and internationally". As part of our growth, we are looking for a YOU to join one of the Best industry-leading and fastest-growing companiesâ?¦A3T!
A3T offers excellent benefits to enhance the work-life balance, these include the following
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
Parking Reimbursement