Legislative Affairs Specialist (Washington, DC)
Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. At Valiant Harbor International, we emphasize our intense focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customers’ needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Job Description:
Valiant Harbor International is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Legislative Affairs Specialist to support strategic initiatives at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Directorate for General Research and Science (DGRS). This full-time position seeks a professional to act as a liaison between ARPA-H and government legislative bodies to inform public policy and advance ARPA-H’s strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to research pending legislation, analyze potential impact, develop ARPA-H’s position, and promote communication between ARPA-H and legislators, staff, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Work Environment: Hybrid; minimum 2–3 days per week required onsite at Washington, DC client location; some travel anticipated.
Salary Range: Negotiable.
Job Description:
Valiant Harbor International is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Legislative Affairs Specialist to support strategic initiatives at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Directorate for General Research and Science (DGRS). This full-time position seeks a professional to act as a liaison between ARPA-H and government legislative bodies to inform public policy and advance ARPA-H’s strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to research pending legislation, analyze potential impact, develop ARPA-H’s position, and promote communication between ARPA-H and legislators, staff, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze key legislative and Congressional updates; synthesize, summarize, and present to agency leadership.
- Identify members of Congress with interests relevant to ARPA-H programs.
- Support in the planning of Congressional briefings, visits, and other events.
- Research, identify and track legislation relevant to ARPA-H activities and keep ARPA-H staff informed of developments.
- Draft reports on Congressional and legislative priorities or on potential opportunities as required.
- Create presentations and talking points for ARPA-H leadership and staff that communicate agency priorities and objectives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university or college required.
- 2+ years of experience in a legislative affairs, policy, or lobbying role.
- 2+ years of experience working within Congressional Affairs and members of Congress.
- Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment.
Work Environment: Hybrid; minimum 2–3 days per week required onsite at Washington, DC client location; some travel anticipated.
Salary Range: Negotiable.
EEO Statement: Valiant Harbor International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Valiant Harbor International prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (202) 656-4691 for assistance.
This is a full time position