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Legislative Affairs Specialist
Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Posted today
On-siteWashington, DC$122K – $158KApply by May 20, 2026Miscellaneous Administration And ProgramENTJESTJISTJ
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View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Officer, in Washington, District of Columbia. These are non-bargaining unit positions.
What You'll Do
- →As a Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-13 you will perform the following duties: Congressional Appropriations - Extensive knowledge of DHS/ICE programs, policies, and procedures as they relate to the congressional appropriations process.
- →Broad experience with the legislative process and how funding decisions are developed, negotiated, and enacted.
- →Research - Expert at researching congressional records and monitoring hearings to track legislative developments.
- →Proficient in drafting and reviewing testimony and maintaining accurate, up-to-date legislative action records.
- →Written Communication - Writes clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner tailored to the intended audience.
- →Produces written products that are persuasive, accurate, and easy to understand.
- →Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) - Strong knowledge of budget formulation, justification, execution, and reporting.
- →Understands how program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems interrelate to support resource decisions.
- →Strategic Thinking - Develops forward-looking strategies aligned with the organization's mission and operating environment.
- →Sets priorities, anticipates risks and opportunities, and incorporates a long-term perspective into planning and policy.
Requirements
- ✓*For GS-13 Education: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Benefits
- ★Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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