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Interim Deputy Director, Government Relations Argonne National Laboratory Hybrid · Washington, DC, US 8 months ago Job Description We invite you to apply for the Interim Deputy Director, Government Relations within our Science & Technology Partnerships and Outreach Directorate. This is a hybrid role with office space in our Washington D.C., Wharf location. This position is a two-year interim assignment and will conclude at the end of the two-year term. In this role, you will provide support to the Interim Director of Government Relations, Office of the Director (OTD) and other laboratory organizations as an external liaison. You will assist in the planning, coordination, and direction of a variety of technical and non-technical liaison activities. You will also prepare written and verbal analysis of federal budget material and monitor legislative activity, Congressional committees, federal advisory board meetings, think tank activities and other forums to help identify engagement opportunities for the lab. Success in this role will require members of the Government Relations Office and other laboratory organizations to help develop and implement integrated and cohesive government relations activities in support of Argonne National Lab’s major scientific and infrastructure initiatives. As requested, you will provide information and represent Argonne to Congressional staff from personal member offices and House and Senate committees and D.C. area-based science and technology organizations. You will assume a leadership role in developing collaborations with these organizations, including think tanks and university government relations offices. Key Responsibilities Draft analysis, strategy, and decision documents for Argonne leadership. Build and maintain relationships with laboratory leadership to develop an understanding of major research initiatives and collaboratively respond to inquiries from Congress about Argonne programs. In collaboration with laboratory leadership and the Interim Director of Government Relations, help develop and implement tactical outreach strategies to increase awareness of Argonne’s programs, research, and capabilities to key Washington D.C. stakeholders. Lead external engagement with think tanks and like organizations as well as university government relations offices. Coordinate activities for multi-lab briefings/events and when applicable, national laboratory day events that are held in Washington and in states without national laboratories. Position Requirements PA5: Bachelors and 10+ years of experience, Masters and 6+ years, or equivalent Knowledge of federal budgetary and appropriations processes and legislative processes and procedures. Experience and skill to research, analyze and synthesize large amounts of data. Relationship building skills and experience building external partnerships over time Experience working independently without local supervision Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Job Family Professional Administrative (PA) Job Profile External Relations 5 Worker Type Long-Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $126,000.00 - $196,560.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-based basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment. Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked ... #J-18808-Ljbffr Seeds Renewables