Full-Time Principal Director – External Affairs
Job Description
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:
- The position represents the Assistant Secretary – IA regarding engagement with the Public, Congress, the White House, the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with Department external affairs executives, high level officials of other Departments and Agencies, Bureau and Office heads within the Department, and private and public interest groups on the full range of program, policy and legislative issues of the Department.
- In conjunction and as requested by the Assistant Secretary, advises the Secretary, other Assistant Secretaries, and Bureau/Office heads with respect to external engagement including public affairs, legislative matters and policies or problems of major concern that may affect the substantive program or interests of Indian Affairs, as well as to achieve consensus on controversial issues and to recommend or seek changes for better public and Congressional program acceptance.
- Confers with members of Congress and their constituents on all types of matters that fall within Indian Affair’s purview. This requires a sound knowledge of the services and programs provided by Indian Affairs and an ability to relate Administration policy priorities to a very broad and complex range of specific activities.
- With the IA principals and subordinate staff, assists in the planning, directing, and monitoring of activities of the Offices of Public Affairs as well as Congressional and Legislative Affairs to ensure maximum and appropriate responsiveness to public and congressional inquiries. Reviews Indian Affairs-wide congressional and public relations practices to ensure consistency with IA, Secretarial and Administration policy, and to assure that standards of adequacy are met.
- Maintains an awareness of pertinent public affairs and congressional activity, pending legislation, and special interests. Together with the IA principals, analyzes potential impact on proposed or existing Indian Affairs and Department programs and acts to ensure any policy and program adjustments are made which may be needed.
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