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Congressional Affairs Specialist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Arlington, VA · Senior

$85,447 – $158,322

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This Defense Security Cooperation Agency role oversees foreign military sales notifications to Congress, ensuring compliance with export control laws and coordinating approval processes across DoD components. It suits someone with experience in government contracting, congressional relations, or defense policy who can manage complex regulatory workflows and communicate with legislative bodies.

Our summary, not Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at appropriate GS level or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales processes
  • Ability to coordinate with Department of State and Military Departments
  • Experience developing and processing Congressional Notifications
  • Attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification within two years

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (education substitution for GS-11 only)
  • 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education
  • LL.M. if related to the field

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