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Benefits Director Congressional and Legislative Affairs

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs · Department of Veterans Affairs

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $169279 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-23
Application Deadline: 2026-10-29

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Job Summary

This position serves as a Director, Benefits Legislative Affairs Service in the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The assignment requires experience exercising a full range of managerial and supervisory responsibilities over a team of Congressional Relations Officers. Further, the position requires familiarity with the legislative and appropriations process, congressional activities, oversight, and concerns associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Leads and manages the Benefits Legislative Affairs Service team within the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs.

Acts as liaison between the senior officials in VA's Administrations, field facilities, and other staff offices and the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in communicating information on VA programs, policies, and legislation affecting the Department and in developing and maintaining good relations with Congress. Establishes operational guidelines and manages day-to-day activities of the Benefits Legislative Affairs Service Staff.

Monitors and analyzes inquiries and correspondence and requests related to congressional interest from Members of Congress for the Secretary and/or Deputy Secretary and other Veterans Affairs officials.

Monitors and tracks congressional interests that could affect the Department of Veterans Affairs through personal contacts with members and key congressional staff; through congressional inquiries and correspondence; through daily review of legislative calendars, Congressional Record, and other documentary sources of information; through review of information provided by professional staff; and through personal contacts with high-level officials in other federal agencies and the White House.

Represents OCLA and the Assistant Secretary at meetings with the Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries and other entities to review planned and pending legislation, and policy and program issues as they relate to upcoming hearings. Provides guidance to witnesses on testimony and protocol. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EST. Location: The selectee will be required to report on-site at 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420.

Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD702690 (Supervisory Management & Program Analyst) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Benefits

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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Contact

Dorian.Bruce@va.gov · 909-602-4590

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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