The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION position is located in the Office of External Affairs (OEA), within the Congressional Affairs Division. For more information visit: OEA.
As a DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION some of your typical work assignments include: Planning, designing, executing, and directing the Division's liaison programs to ensure effective and harmonious relationships are developed and maintained with the Congress, federal, state, and local governments, including national and regional associations and coalitions of government officials, consumer and public interest groups, trade associations, regulated industries, and the general public.
Serving as principal adviser to the Commission with respect to the congressional legislative and budget processes. Working closely with the Director of External Affairs to develop and implement Commission policies and procedures governing relations with Congress. Regularly meeting with Members of Congress, their staff, and the staffs of pertinent congressional committees and speaks authoritatively on all Commission policies and activities.
Analyzing the budget process each year to develop logical strategies to secure favorable consideration by Congress. Accompanying the FERC Chairman and senior staff to congressional hearings to provide information on the special interests and concerns of Members present.
Conducting substantive policy studies and program evaluations; formulating, developing, and implementing program goals, program emphasis, operating guidelines, and recommendations for changes in program strategies that may have a fundamental impact on the Commission's congressional and intergovernmental programs.
Exercising full administrative and management responsibilities for the Congressional Affairs Division including planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates; evaluating work performance of subordinates; giving advice, counseling, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; hearing and resolving complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, etc.
There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.
Nadia.Williams@ferc.gov · 202-502-6767
This position is with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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