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Legislative Affairs Officer

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $143913 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of Management, Office of Budget. The Office of Budget provides strategic and operational leadership for all budget matters in the Department. In addition, the office promotes public confidence through sound stewardship of VA's financial resources and oversight of the Department's business activities, ensuring their consistency with policy, law, and regulation.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Serves as VA's primary liaison with congressional committees, Members of Congress, and OMB on budget and appropriations matters. Independently represents VA on sensitive funding, budget execution, and fiscal legislative issues consistent with Administration policy. Develops and defends VA's legislative and budget positions during hearings, markups, and negotiations, resolving complex issues.

Prepares congressional testimony, budget justifications, and posture statements incorporating program office input and OMB guidance. Analyzes legislation, committee reports, and appropriations language; recommends actions and advises senior leadership. Coordinates accurate, timely congressional responses with VA offices and OMB. Mentors developmental Legislative Affairs Officers, reviews their work, and provides technical guidance.

Maintains relationships with congressional staff and Member offices to support timely exchange of sensitive budget information. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect; selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available-as determined by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD550180 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.

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Contact

felecia.nolan@va.gov · 5043574454

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/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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