Head of Congressional Programs

Quick Facts

• Role: Head of the Congressional Programs Section (supervisory position)

Description

Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of CRS congressional programs, seminars, and events for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. Coordinate program content and delivery with managers, subject matter experts, and congressional clients; supervise Public Affairs Coordinators and other staff; manage budgets, materials, and program quality. Design and recommend congressional outreach efforts, oversee marketing/publicity materials, and provide briefings and written communications to support client education and CRS services.

Responsibilities

• Lead major program, seminar, and event planning, coordination, and implementation

• Coordinate content and delivery with managers, subject matter experts, and congressional clients

• Develop and monitor program budgets and expenditures

• Maintain and leverage a network of subject matter experts as instructors/leaders

• Monitor contractor performance

• Design, develop, and recommend congressional outreach efforts

• Establish and implement guidelines for evaluation and quality assessment of instructional programs

• Oversee the inventory of marketing, publicity, and promotional materials

• Direct development of new marketing materials; write and edit content; coordinate layout, design, and production

• Ensure disseminated information is accurate, complete, objective, and free from unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information

• Conduct studies and advise senior management on performance technology and instructional design for assessing programs

• Supervise staff in the Congressional Programs Section

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Progressively responsible experience and training sufficient to perform duties without more than normal supervision

• Ability to plan and execute educational programs and events using events planning and management methodologies

• Ability to supervise

• Knowledge of the U.S. Congress and its legislative processes

• Ability to manage projects

• Ability to convey information orally through briefings and presentations

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).