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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work in a federal agency, and a political was just brought in above me.  Their job description overlaps with what I do.  I just introduced myself, and was asked for all of my high-level interagency contacts.

My initial reaction is that I don’t want to give them my high level contacts so that I get shunted to the side.

So how can I handle this?  I’ve worked hard to get to the position where I am and get the contacts.   I think I do a good job, and feedback from all around is that I do a good job.   I don’t need yet another layer of supervision.   All I can think of is that they will receive communication on my issues and not share them with me.

Help![/quote]

Knowing your level would help.  If you are a GS-15, I don't think you have anything to worry about.  The political person will be there just long enough to get some experience to help them get a position with a better title, which get easier and easier as the President's second term runs.  If this is a GS-13 or GS-14 level position, there is not much you can do except continue to do good work.  You will be in a better position to be promoted at your agency in the future.  I want to also add that people who move up and up in the Federal government are the people who look for new opportunities and do not try to burrow into a set portfolio of work.  Subject matter experts stay put, people who can manage project and are willing to move to new teams or agencies get promoted. [/quote]

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