This position is located in the Office of External Affairs, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD). Mission Statement: To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.
Key Responsibilities
The Public Affairs Specialist (Congressional Affairs Officer), you will: Serve as a primary point of contact for government officials, senior stakeholders, and institutional partners, coordinating briefings, engagements, correspondence, and leadership interactions. Support and manage advisory bodies or committees, including preparing agendas, coordinating participation, documenting meetings, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies or regulatory frameworks.
Manage the lifecycle of external gifts, partnerships, or support agreements, including intake, coordination with legal and finance offices, documentation, valuation, and stewardship activities. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and internal policies for external engagement, advisory operations, and partnership or gifts management.
Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and communication materials for senior leadership related to external affairs, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate for this position is an external affair professional with strong experience in high-level stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and public-facing programs.
The individual demonstrates sound judgment in complex, high-visibility environments and regularly coordinates with senior leaders and cross-functional partners. Experience with congressional relations, advisory bodies, compliance programs, or institutional advancement is highly desirable. Public affairs experience is a huge plus.
This position is with Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $163062/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
What is the work schedule?
This is a Full Time position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
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