The Director, Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy Communications is responsible for overseeing legislative analysis, congressional affairs, international affairs, and policy communications for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The Director advises the Associate Administrator for Highway Policy and External Affairs (AA) and Deputy Associate Administrator for Highway Policy and External Affairs (Deputy AA) on legislative recommendations, policy development, and establishment of intermediate and long-range program goals. The Director also coordinates legislative development within FHWA and with other agencies and offices within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
In addition, the Director: Provides leadership and direction in formulating and executing a program of legislative policy planning and development by assessing the policy implications of legislation developed by FHWA and by other entities as the legislation relates to the Federal-aid highway program (FAHP) and monitors progress in implementing highway legislation.
Develops, implements, and manages the Agency's program of international scanning for new technology and innovation, international organizations, overseas missions for technical assistance, international technology transfer program, and the international visitors program. Advises the AA and Deputy AA on all matters related to foreign governments, multi-national institutions, and international organizations.
Acts as the Agency's liaison to Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and the Office of the Secretary on highway policy and legislative initiatives. Communicates with congressional staff, State officials, and Federal agency personnel on the FAHP and related policies.
Prepares executive briefings for the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, the FHWA Administrator, and other Departmental leadership in advance of meetings and other significant events involving a wide variety of audiences.
Provides management and leadership oversight of the Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy Communications' administrative and research budgets and administrative functions that include technology and security, office equipment, data processing activities, and human resource matters.
Provides executive direction in the development, analysis, and coordination of FHWA policy on Federal legislation, including the development and analysis of alternative Federal-aid highway programs and legislative proposals, and for linking policy and legislative proposals with program office goals and the budget process.
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Our benefits package offers: Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays - You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year. Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - You may choose to participate in the FSA Program. This program allows you to set aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for certain kinds of out of pocket medical expenses or dependent care costs of a child or parent Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program - You may elect to participate in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Life Insurance - You may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance program.
The program offers employees an opportunity to acquire life insurance protection at group rates with a government contribution toward the cost of basic insurance. For more details on the various health and life insurance benefits offered to most Federal Employees click here
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This position is with Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $218800/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-04.
This is a Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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