The first level is the monitoring and reporting level. The duties involve reporting events, monitoring legislation, and attending meetings and hearings.
Communication is made between the contracted employee, the congressional delegation, and the agency.
At this level, the incumbent has no direct impact on strategic development or legislative efforts. While monitoring legislation and communicating information to officials, the incumbents at this level also assist in formulating strategies and supporting legislative efforts. The third and highest level is the policy and strategy-making level. The focus of the duties at this level is on strategic preparation and active involvement in legislative efforts to affect the desired results. Individuals at this level are at full proficiency and guide policy and legislative strategic development to increase their agency's and Texas' receipt of federal funding.