• Legislative Specialist

    Leidos (Stafford, VA)


    Description

    The Leidos National Security Sector is looking for a Legislative Specialist to join our team in the Quantico, VA area supporting a program for a federal law enforcement agency. You will provide short-term and long-term DNA legislative support for an Operations and Support Services program. This role requires daily onsite support at our Stafford, VA office.

     

    At Leidos, you'll join a team of innovators tackling some of the world's most critical challenges through cutting-edge technology and bold ideas. We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to mission success and the significance of your contributions will only be surpassed by the exceptional opportunities for your professional growth and advancement.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    oProvide short-range (1-2 years) and long-range (3-5 years) support to the program including: providing legislative monitoring/support and planning, preparing, and conducting presentations and other support functions

     

    oMonitor Federal, State, and case law for revisions relating to the constitutionality of DNA databases and their use

     

    oProvide research and supporting documentation for use in litigation involving the Federal Convicted Offender Program and challenges to State DNA database laws

     

    oMaintain model provisions for DNA database laws for use by States seeking to revise their existing laws

     

    oReview pending Federal regulations and legislation on DNA

     

    oResearch and prepare memoranda on issues affecting DNA databases

     

    oAudit support – respond to requests for information and prepare reports

    Required Qualifications:

    oActive Top-Secret Clearance

     

    oUS Citizenship

     

    oTypically requires a BA degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.

     

    oA minimum of five (5) years of judicial and legislative experience

     

    oA minimum of five (5) years of experience in legislative research in forensic DNA

     

    oA minimum of three (3) years of working experience with the latest version of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint (User)

    Original Posting:

    December 5, 2024

    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    REQNUMBER: R-00149407

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.