Congressional Liaison Specialist

About the opportunity

Protect your homeland and defend your culture by joining U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS) as America’s frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Congressional Liaison Specialist, you will serve as the District’s primary legislative affairs lead supporting the District Director, directing and coordinating congressional liaison activity in accordance with the Office of Legislative Affairs Strategic Plan. You will maintain awareness of politically sensitive issues and urgent congressional interest, conduct specialized outreach for local congressional staff, and provide expert technical guidance and advice to Members of Congress and their staff on complex immigration laws, regulations, and sensitive legislative or individual casework matters.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,925 to $118,204 per year
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government
• Must meet Time-in-Grade requirements (current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band)
• Must meet residency requirement if not currently employed by USCIS (resided in the U.S. or worked overseas for the U.S. Government for 3 of the last 5 years)
• Must successfully pass a background investigation including financial disclosure
• Must pass a drug screening
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Required documents

• Resume (limited to no more than two pages, with margins of at least 0.8 inches and font size of at least 11 point)
• DD-214 Member 4 copy or Standard Form SF-15 (if claiming veterans' preference)
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former Federal employees showing appointment, tenure, grade, and step)
• Agency notice, most recent performance rating, and SF-50 (if claiming CTAP/ICTAP priority selection rights)
• Applicable SF-50 and statement of appointment details (if current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee)

When to apply

• Opening Date: August 25, 2026
• Closing Date: September 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
• Answer the questions presented in the online application questionnaire
• Attach all required supporting documentation, ensuring your resume is strictly limited to two pages
• Submit your complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 4, 2026
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments using the unique link provided via email and screen notification within the specified deadline

Additional information

• Applicants are limited to selecting ONE location only among the multiple available duty stations.
• The actual salary will be set based on the grade, step, and location of the selectee.
• A probationary period of 1 year may be required.