Section Chief, Government Relations Section, Office of Congressional Affairs

This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens.
This opening is available for application until 08/10/2026.
Job Summary
Position: Section Chief
Section: Government Relations Section
Division: Office of the Congressional Affairs
Location: Washington, DC
Working Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. (Flexible)
Salary: $151,661 - $216,920
Promotional Potential: None
Limited Cost Transfer may be offered with non-continuous service transfers.
Cost Transfer may be offered with continuous service transfers.
Travel Required - some domestic travel may be required.
This position does not allow for remote or telework options.
Key Requirements
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret -SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required
The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.
Major Duties
This position reports directly to the Assistant Director for OCA.
OCA leads the FBI's efforts before Congress to advance the organization's mission of rebuilding public trust and fostering fierce organizational accountability by strategically advocating for the FBI through proactive Congressional engagements and information sharing; effectively responding to Congressional requests to advance and protect FBI equities; and vigorously partnering with FBI stakeholders to successfully engage with Congress.
The Section is responsible for the following but not limited to: developing Congressional engagement and sharing strategies; managing Congressional constituent matters; coordinating Congressional requests for hearings, briefings, and document productions; preparing and reviewing testimony and responses to Congressional inquiries; analyzing proposed legislation; providing guidance to FBI stakeholders in preparation for Congressional engagements; and liaising with other Federal agencies regarding legislative and Congressional matters.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Candidates should possess a record of accomplishments which demonstrate the following competencies: commitment to the rule of law and the principles of the American founding , driving efficiency, merit and competence, leading people, and achieving results.
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
Executive Core Qualifications:
Please ensure you respond to each of the competencies. Failure to respond to the competencies will not allow you to submit your application.
1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding -demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
2. Driving Efficiency - ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Merit and Competence - demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
4. Leading People - ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
5. Achieving Results - ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Step 1. Establish an applicant account on the FBIJobs website by clicking Apply Now and then Register Now or login using your existing applicant account.
Step 2. Paste your text resume in the space provided, upload a new resume or use a resume you have applied with previously.
Step 3. Complete your applicant profile if establishing your account for the first time.
Step 4. Complete the assessment questionnaire.
Step 5. ATTACH YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FIVE COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS SECTION.
Step 6. Complete the application sections requested and submit your application
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Your resume
2. Other supporting documents:
3. College transcript(s)
4. Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (only former Federal employees)
5. Most recent Performance Appraisal. Please Note: This applies to current federal employees.

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