Congressional Liaison
This position is located at Office of the Inspector General for Tax Admin, Principal Deputy Inspector General. As a Congressional Liaison, you will serve as a key advisor to agency leadership on legislative and congressional matters, providing strategic counsel and coordinating communications with Members of Congress, congressional committees, and their staff.
As a Congressional Liaison, you will: Assist in summarizing Congressional or legislative positions on issues of agency interest, draft written responses for information related to agency programs, or attend operational and planning meetings where discussions are held on sharing information with the Congress. Conduct extensive research and coordination with the Office of Chief Counsel regarding analysis of laws, proposed legislation, major policy questions, and controversial issues. Manage agency response to congressional requests and TIGTA's participation in Congressional hearings. Monitor and report on pending legislation, relevant committee hearings and debates/votes on the floor of the House and Senate. Monitor budget, legislative and appropriation processes, including all stages of a bill's progression from introduction to final passage. Prepare agency directives, Manual issuances, memoranda, TIGTA-wide policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to Congressional or media relations.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.