The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the Legislative Affairs Division, Office of Public and Governmental Affairs (PGA) for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives(ATF) and is responsible for developing, implementing, and directing the legislative affairs program, ensuring harmonious relationships with officials from the Department of Justice, Members of Congress, their staffs, and those committees that oversee the work and resources of the Bureau.
This position is located under the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs Division in Washington, DC.
The major duties of the Chief, Legislative Affairs Division position include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensure that congressional inquiries are responded to timely and accurately while always keeping their sights on the frequent sensitivities surrounding these and the associated requirements that may come from the Department Advise Bureau executives on a legislative strategy to accomplish Bureau goals and objectives and develops and promotes a legislative liaison program to accomplish those goals.
Developing and implement nationwide legislative affairs strategies, activities, policies and programs and representing the Bureau in meetings and discussions with the member of Congress, their staff and top level offices from the Department of Justice and ATF.
Stay aboard of newly proposed or enacted legislation affecting Bureau programs and servs as technical advisor to the AD and DAD, PGA and the Bureau Director and Deputy Director, providing authoriative analysis regarding new or revised legislatoin and intiatives having natioal or internatonal implications.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other top Deparment and Bureau officials and keeps abreast of problems of a politcally sensiteve nature, areas of special or urgent Congressional interest, and any developments or problems relating to Bureau programs and budgetary needs
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
camille.gunter@atf.gov · 202-648-8631
This position is with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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