Duties
Strategic Implementation Specialist
Immediate Office
Salary: $95,995 - $102,423
This is a non-supervisory position.
Job Summary:
The Strategic Implementation Specialist supports the execution of enterprise initiatives led by the Strategic Implementation Advisor. This role provides operational, analytical, and coordination support to advance SAA strategic priorities and strengthen organizational performance. This position focuses on disciplined execution, stakeholder coordination, documentation, compliance tracking, and follow-through across divisions to ensure initiatives are implemented consistently and effectively.
Duties:
Typical duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Supports enterprise adoption of Asana as the SAA’s centralized work management platform.
- Assists divisions with project and portfolio setup, task structuring, milestone tracking, and reporting alignment.
- Reviews projects for clarity of ownership, deadlines, dependencies, and status transparency.
- Maintains portfolio tracking dashboards and standardized project templates.
- Documents best practices and supports training sessions on collaborative work expectations.
- Tracks compliance with established project management standards and flags gaps.
- Provides corrective guidance to divisions to strengthen alignment with SAA brand standards.
- Assists in applying SAA brand standards to internal and external materials.
- Reviews draft materials for formatting, messaging consistency, and visual compliance.
- Maintains brand templates and reference guides.
- Updates implementation trackers and milestone dashboards.
- Compiles data for progress reporting.
- Supports implementation of change management activities, including documentation, stakeholder communication, and tracking adoption of new processes or tools.
- Assists in developing communication materials and training resources to support implementation of enterprise initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- USA Jobs Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and project coordination efforts within a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience using enterprise collaboration or project management tools to track work, monitor milestones, and support reporting.
- Experience coordinating across multiple divisions or stakeholder groups with differing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefing materials and structured updates for leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using Asana to coordinate cross-functional initiatives, track milestones, and generate leadership reporting.
- Experience developing, applying, or reviewing organizational brand standards, including document templates, formatting guidance, and messaging consistency.
- Experience supporting strategic planning or implementation efforts, including maintaining trackers, monitoring progress against defined objectives, and preparing summary updates.
- Experience working within the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, or another legislative branch organization, with familiarity of congressional operations and Officer organizations.
Skill
Requirements:
CORE
- Adaptability - Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations and work persistently when facing obstacles. Ability to work well in ambiguous situations, adjust quickly to change, and easily consider new approaches.
- Collaboration - Ability to foster a sense of unity and trust within teams, breaking down silos and promoting teamwork across departments. Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Skill in working with others to achieve goals.
- Communication - Ability to convey ideas and information to different audiences through verbal and written means. Knowledge of different writing techniques for different document types and purposes. Ability to create written documents that are complete, grammatically accurate, and technically sound. Ability to articulate ideas clearly through speech.
- Customer Orientation - Values and delivers high quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service to internal and external customers. Builds and maintains effective customer relations that result in satisfaction; holds self and others accountable for quality outcomes.
- Decision Making - Skill in making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, taking into consideration the potential impact and implications of the decisions. Ability to commit to action even in uncertain situations.
- Organizational Awareness - Knowledge of the structure, functions, and dynamics present within the U.S. House of Representatives and the SAA. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures that govern the organization. Knowledge of how the SAA fits within the broader context of Federal agencies and how it contributes to government functioning.
- Planning and Coordination - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Ability to determine short-term or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Ability to coordinate with others to accomplish goals. Skill in monitoring progress in relation to desired outcomes.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems; skill in determining accuracy and relevance of information. Ability to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, develop effective solutions, and make recommendations.
LEADERSHIP
- Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and performance.
- Strategic Planning - Leads and develops the SAA’s organizational strategies by setting priorities, formulating objectives, managing resources and risks, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes.
SPECIALTY
- Administrative Support - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production for the operation of a division or the SAA.
- Human Capital Administration - Knowledge of and ability to apply Human Resource concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting qualified individuals for employment. Knowledge of human capital concepts and strategies with the ability to apply that knowledge in support of SAA needs, goals, and objectives, including designing strategies to support leadership in planning for and obtaining necessary resources.
- Resource Management - Knowledge of principles, techniques, and best practices related to financial, budget, contract, and inventory management and the ability to apply them to ensure persistent, responsible, and successful program operations.
Work Schedule:
Full-time,
permanent. Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work outside
of normal business hours, when necessary, evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This job is based in a
typical office environment. Actual weight handled varies, but the role involves
handling items including books, documents, and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
The incumbent should be capable of meeting physical requirements, which may
include sitting, lifting, bending, crouching, walking, and standing.
Other
Significant Factors:
- Job does not require on-call support.
- Job does not typically require travel outside of the Capitol campus.
- Job may be required to report to work in all conditions.
- Job may require various shifts, extended hours, or weekends.
Applicant Instructions:
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter
by 7:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026. Applicants will receive an email response
indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these
documents does not guarantee an interview.
Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status),
disability, or age.
The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment
with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been
determined to be EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor
Standards Act.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a
criminal history records check.
A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring
a security clearance.
Veterans’ Preference
Information:
Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans
Employment Opportunities Act.
**Only applicants seeking
veterans’ preference consideration should email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov for
further information. Please note the word “Veteran” in the subject line and
note the job title in the body of the email.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process.