Chief Legislative Affairs Division

Department Of Justice
Washington, DC 20001 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 19, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Legal Services
  • Summary

    Chief, Legislative Affairs Division

    Help This position is located under the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs Division in Washington, DC. The major duties of the Chief, Legislative Affairs Division position include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Ensure that congressional inquiries are responded to timely and accurately while always keeping their sights on the frequent sensitivities surrounding these and the associated requirements that may come from the Department
    • Advise Bureau executives on a legislative strategy to accomplish Bureau goals and objectives and develops and promotes a legislative liaison program to accomplish those goals.
    • Developing and implement nationwide legislative affairs strategies, activities, policies and programs and representing the Bureau in meetings and discussions with the member of Congress, their staff and top level officials from the Department of Justice and ATF.
    • Stay abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation affecting Bureau programs and serve as technical advisor to the AD and DAD, PGA and the Bureau Director and Deputy Director, providing authoritative analysis regarding new or revised legislation and initiatives having national or international implications.
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other top Department and Bureau officials and keeps abreast of problems of a politically sensitive nature, areas of special or urgent Congressional interest, and any developments or problems relating to Bureau programs and budgetary needs.
  • Job Description

    Chief, Legislative Affairs Division

    Help This position is located under the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs Division in Washington, DC. The major duties of the Chief, Legislative Affairs Division position include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Ensure that congressional inquiries are responded to timely and accurately while always keeping their sights on the frequent sensitivities surrounding these and the associated requirements that may come from the Department
    • Advise Bureau executives on a legislative strategy to accomplish Bureau goals and objectives and develops and promotes a legislative liaison program to accomplish those goals.
    • Developing and implement nationwide legislative affairs strategies, activities, policies and programs and representing the Bureau in meetings and discussions with the member of Congress, their staff and top level officials from the Department of Justice and ATF.
    • Stay abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation affecting Bureau programs and serve as technical advisor to the AD and DAD, PGA and the Bureau Director and Deputy Director, providing authoritative analysis regarding new or revised legislation and initiatives having national or international implications.
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other top Department and Bureau officials and keeps abreast of problems of a politically sensitive nature, areas of special or urgent Congressional interest, and any developments or problems relating to Bureau programs and budgetary needs.
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