Job Description

Office of the District of Columbia Auditor - Job Opening

The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) is seeking to fill the position of Director, Government Relations .

Job Details

1. Announcement No: DCA-05-25
2. Position: Director, Government Relations (X S 8)
3. Opening Date: 5/14/2025
4. Closing Date: Continuous
5. Salary Range: Grade 8 ($106,497 - $159,747)
6. Agency Location: 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 800 South, Washington, D.C. 20004
7. Work Arrangement: Hybrid Work Available
8. Tour of Duty: To Be Determined
9. Promotion Potential: No
10. Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
11. Type of Appointment: Excepted Service
12. Number of Vacancies: 1 (To be filled as Grade 7 or 8)

Application Requirements

All applicants must submit:

1. An application
2. A resume (please include salary history)
3. Responses to critical thinking exercises or a writing sample (as applicable). These will be sent upon receipt of the application and resume. Responses or samples must be submitted as an Additional File in JobVite. Resumes submitted without these will not be considered.

Additional Information

All ODCA staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position is not part of a collective bargaining unit.

Applicants claiming residency preference must submit proof of District residency and maintain it for seven years from the date of appointment or promotion, as per the Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988. Complete the form here: Residency Preference Form .

Brief Description of Duties

The Director, Government Relations, will serve as the agency’s principal liaison with the D.C. Council, District agencies, and community organizations, aiming to increase the impact of ODCA’s reports and recommendations. Responsibilities include building relationships, promoting ODCA activities, advocating for recommendations, analyzing government programs and budgets, managing performance indicators, overseeing compliance reports, supporting leadership on projects, and other duties as assigned.

The position requires a high level of discretion due to the confidential and political nature of the work. ODCA values work-life balance and offers options for remote work and virtual meetings. Some travel within the District is expected.

Educational and Experience Requirements

An advanced degree in history, political science, public administration, or related field, or a minimum of nine years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated independence, initiative, and political sensitivity.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of D.C. and federal government legislative processes.
• Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and drafting legislation, with the ability to identify legislative challenges.

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