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 Date:2024-12-05
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 only and 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.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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