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Canvas Inc. Congressional Inquiries Analyst in Washington, District Of Columbia
Job Title: Congressional Inquiries Analyst
Location : Washington, D.C.
The Congressional Inquiries Analyst serves as an action officer in the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Congressional Inquiries Branch by providing factual, coordinated, and timely replies to written and telephonic inquiries from Members of Congress, committees, and their staff.
Duties:
Receives a wide variety of written and telephonic inquiries from members of Congress and other government offices and record each inquiry received to the NGB LL internal database.
Provides interim responses every 21 calendar days to the inquiring official until the final response is drafted.
Ensures that all inquiries are properly staffed and vetted to ensure the most accurate and up to date information is transmitted on behalf of the senior leadership at NGB.
Establishes and maintains contacts with staff of Congressional offices and within DoD, Army, the Air Force and the States and Territories.
Maintains current a contact roster of the staffs of Congressional offices and appropriate points of contact within DOD, the Army, the Air Force, and the States and Territories
Ensures all Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act inquiries received by the CIBC are in compliance with policy and provide response to the CIBC within 24 hours of any such inquiry.
Initiates appropriate coordination of sensitive inquiries (inquiries that pertain to personnel information requests) between the National Guard, Departments of the Army and Air Force, States and Territories, and other executive agencies.
Qualifications:
0-3 years of experience with analyzing and responding to congressional inquiries
0-3 years of experience working with the NGB or equivalent other Service Headquarters of DoD Level
Experience which demonstrates a high level of understanding of the congressional budget and appropriations process, and familiarity with the President's budget, to include analyzing appropriations tables and justification books
Experience analyzing and tracking the annual National Defense Authorization Act, Appropriations Act and Military Construction appropriations
Experience that demonstrates understanding of congressional committee process and procedures to include mark-ups, hearings, and nominations
Experience with DoD policy development, program process and program execution
Understanding of DoD legislative and ULB process
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft SharePoint/work collaboration tools
Demonstrated experience using software database and tracking systems
Experience performing case management duties
Active Secret Clearance
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience
Clearance Level : Must have an Interim Clearance or Secret Clearance
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas, Inc.
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
Competitive Wages*
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
And many more!
*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas, Inc has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.canvas-inc.com/careers. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
Canvas, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) 489-2988 or talent@canvas-inc.com .
For further information on Canvas Inc, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.canvas-inc.com.
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