# Benefits Director Congressional and Legislative Affairs

Hiring organization: [Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/deputy-assistant-secretary-for-congressional-affairs)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3dbb5bb7-c6bc-4c45-81ef-0b8752f7c4bf

Listed on Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Management
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 169279 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads a team managing congressional relations for the VA's Benefits office, serving as the primary liaison between VA leadership and Congress on legislative and policy matters. It suits experienced managers comfortable with federal legislative processes who can represent senior officials and guide their teams through complex policy issues.

_Our summary, not Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs's wording._

## Skills named

Policy Analysis

## Required

- One year of specialized experience at GS-14 or equivalent
- Team management and supervisory authority
- Congressional liaison experience maintaining effective working relationships
- Managing congressional hearings including witness preparation and testimony drafting
- Workforce planning and staff performance evaluation
- Operational goal-setting and strategic planning
- Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Washington, DC

Apply on Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889983100