[getwiththeprog]

I think you may find that jobs are not advertised as other jobs. It is such a specialised and important area that if you reach out you will find what you are looking for.

Being upfront like you are doing is going to get you where you want to be.

Maybe talk to your current HR department and manager and put your foot down. A little stress now for lots less later. If you need to move, big gov agencies can have set (fixed - no need for more meetings) work and decent conditions.