Congressional/Speaking Engagement Lead

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a full-time Congressional/Speaking Engagement Lead to support a federal client with IT-related communications strategies and services. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience communicating with and developing products for senior leaders as well as a strong attention to detail. Tasks may include coordinating speaking engagement details for public events and assisting with the legislative analyses, briefings and responses for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple task areas and with multiple stakeholders to monitor, triage, and respond to high priority and high visibility requests. The successful candidate will also have the ability to coordinate with speakers to develop presentation materials and prepare for speaking engagements.

This is a full-time position in Washington, DC, with potential for remote work with client approval. This is a contingent hire.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, accurate and timely briefing analyses of congressional hearings to Office of Information Technology (OIT) Congressional Team and senior leaders.
• Assist in drafting responses to Congress and other oversight groups about important policy issues for senior VA officials.
• Conduct legislative analyses of proposed bills and existing laws that may impact VA's OIT work.
• Monitor, coordinate, and track the status of incoming and open requests for information, questions for the record, and requests for technical assistance.
• Translate complex messaging into plain language to ensure materials are easy to read, understand and use.
• Coordinate speaking engagement details with event organizers and relevant VA stakeholders to prepare OIT's leadership for participation.
• Review documents for stylistic and formatting consistency.
• Ensure all content aligns with client style guides and federal plain language standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government, preferably with VA.
• Experience supporting the creation, execution and measurement of strategic communications plans.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from senior-level clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Experience supporting federal agencies.
• Experience with SES-level stakeholders and VA Leadership.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Active VA PIV card is a priority.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.