Legislative Affairs Specialist

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization's mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether analyzing proposed legislation, helping to build coalitions, or advising on key initiatives to support an emerging requirement, our clients need someone who can help manage interagency operations while also managing responses to external inquiries in a timely manner. That is why we need you, an experienced Legislative Affairs Specialist who can provide high-quality Congressional affairs support.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You'll work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. You will leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You'll maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.

You'll serve as a Legislative Affairs Specialist helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, research non-Health and Human Services (HHS) government agencies, identify key programs that relate to ARPA-H, and draft reports on engagements. You will be responsible for effective communications, managing business processes, and building coalitions and diplomacy within the federal space for ARPA-H's legislative affairs department. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success. This position is a Hybrid role with Booz Allen. Candidate is expected to work on-site at a Booz Allen or Client Facility 20-50% of your time, as needed.

What You'll Work On:

• Research, identify, and track relevant legislation.

• Monitor and analyze key legislative and Congressional updates and synthesize and present to leadership.

• Identify Members of Congress with relevant interests in ARPA-H programs and support planning Hill visits and other events.

• Identify key programs or champions in relation to ARPA-H programs and detailed leadership points of contact within each of the agencies or programs.

• Draft reports on Congressional and legislative priorities or on potential opportunities as required.

• Create presentations and talking points that communicate agency priorities and objectives.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in a legislative affairs, policy, or lobbying role

• 2+ years of experience working within Congressional affairs or with Members of Congress

• Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment

• Bachelor's degree in a Political Science field

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in an ARPA setting, including DARPA, ARPA-E, or IARPA

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables

• Possession of excellent research skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.