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Events, jobs, and more inside!
Hi NSCSAers!
Check out this week’s newsletter for a refresh on upcoming events and announcements. Also, don’t forget to check out our new webpage, a resource for all things NSCSA — events, dues information, and more.
NSCSA 1st ANNIVERSARY SPEED NETWORKING EVENT
Join us to celebrate NSCSA’s 1st anniversary with a speed networking event on Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm in Longworth. Bring your business cards and don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network of NatSec Hill staff! Location provided upon RSVP.
SAVE THE DATE - NSCSA WOMEN EVENT
Please save the date for our next NSCSA Women event, the first of an ongoing Ambassador Speaker Series. On Tuesday, April 29, we will host Mathilde Mukantabana (Ambassador of Rwanda), for an hour long conversation with members. Link to RSVP here and more information below.
OTHER EVENTS
Friend of Sweden — Fika on the HILL — Today, 3-5 pm, Cannon House Office Building. RSVP here.
Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi — Embassy of Rwanda — Monday, April 7. 9:30-11am. 390 Cannon HOB. RSVP here.
NSCEB Report Launch Reception — NSCEB — Tuesday, April 8. RSVP here.
AI+Biotechnology Summit — Special Competitive Studies Project and NSCEB — Wednesday, April 10. RSVP here.
National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Hill Reception. Tuesday, April 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 1302 Longworth House Office Building — Please send all RSVPs to Legislative Assistant, Mia Weissbluth, at Mia.Weissbluth@ngaus.org
AI in the New Administration — NextGov/ GovExec — Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 pm. 918 F St NW. RSVP here
FELLOWSHIPS
Wilson Center Summer 2025 Congressional AI LAB — 6 week seminar. Apply here by May 2.
Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship — Applications are now open for the Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The bipartisan and bicameral fellowship provides current Congressional staff with a solid grounding in the science, engineering, and health dimensions of climate change. Over the course of the 9-month continuing education and networking experience, fellows attend a series of DC-based sessions, networking events, and a Weekend Seminar outside the DC area to strengthen their foundations of scientific literacy and expand their network both on and off the Hill. Applications are due April 30th and a virtual information session will be held on Friday, April 11th at noon for those interested.
ANNUAL DUES REMINDER
A reminder that we are now asking for ANNUAL DUES to allow you to enjoy all the benefits of NSCSA. If you support the good work NSCSA does to support your professional development in service of Congress and the country, please consider becoming a member for the cost of one Sweetgreen salad if you haven’t already. Members will receive exclusive benefits and enable us to host higher quality events.
119TH CONGRESS JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
We’ve developed a more streamlined process to assist staffers looking for new roles in the 119th Congress. If you’re looking for a new position, please complete this form.
If you’re an employer looking to hire, please complete this form.
We place a premium on discretion, so we will NOT share your resume with anyone without first asking you.
JOB BULLETIN / RESUME BANK
Below the signature line are the NatSec-related openings and resume banks we’ve come across. If you run into any openings, know that one of the openings below has been filled, apply to a role below, or have information regarding jobs you’d like to share, please contact us at NatSecCSA@gmail.com.
*Note: With so many new, incoming members- and senators-elect, there will be more job openings than we can feasibly track. Several reliable federal government- and Hill-focused job boards that are worth subscribing to and keeping an eye on include Tom Manatos, Brad Traverse, The House Employment Bulletin, and the Senate Employment Bulletin.
As always, feel free to reach out to us if you need anything or have questions.
Sincerely,
NSCSA Board of Directors
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JOB OPENINGS
HILL
Sen. Ruben Gallego – MLA
The Office of Senator Ruben Gallego seeks a Legislative Assistant to lead the Senator’s work on foreign policy, defense, veterans, intelligence, and related issues. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in national security policy, a robust understanding of both congressional and executive branch operations, and the ability to provide sound, actionable advice on complex geopolitical and security matters. A proven track record of bipartisan collaboration and policy success is essential. Familiarity with Arizona’s national security interests and defense community is a plus. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, two-page writing sample, and three professional references to GallegoSenateResumes@gmail.com with the subject line: “Legislative Assistant – [Your Name].” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Export Controls Professional - U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs Majority
The U.S. House Committee on Foreign ATairs Majority seeks experienced export
controls professional with a background in legislative authorization processes. Primary
duties of the role will include day to day oversight of the Commerce Department’s Bureau
of Industry and Security and International Trade Administration. In addition, employee will
support overseeing and authorizing the State Department’s Bureau of South and Central
Asia and Public Diplomacy and Public A>airs (R) family. Candidates should have previous
foreign policy experience in the Legislative and/ or Executive branches. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to HFACGOP.Resumes@mail.house.gov, with the following subjective line: “HFAC SCA Vacancy”
Military Legislative Assistant – Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX)
Core responsibilities include, developing legislative initiatives related to a national security portfolio, including cybersecurity, veterans, foreign affairs, and armed services; monitoring legislative developments within Committees and on the House floor; and meeting with constituents and advocacy groups on behalf of the Member. To apply, please send resumes to housegopemployment@gmail.com with position noted in subject line.
Max Kampelman Fellowship Program – The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe seeks candidates for its Max Kampelman Fellowship program. They are accepting applicants for communications and policy fellowships. The Kampelman Fellowship program is open to current or registered graduate students; applications may be accepted from recent undergraduates (the beginning of the fellowship term should be less than one year since graduation), and in exceptional circumstances, undergraduate students with previous internship experience. All Kampelman Fellowship candidates should have a keen interest in learning more about international affairs, the inner workings of Congress, and the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in the realm of foreign policy. Proficiency in a second OSCE language is an asset. Please send the following application package to csce.fellowships@mail.house.gov:
· Brief cover letter indicating the following:
· Why you want to work for the Commission, including relevant background or personal experiences
· Your specific areas of interest as they relate to the work of the Commission
· Your availability (start and end dates, as well as hours per week)
· Resume of no more than two pages
· Writing sample of three pages or less
· OPTIONAL FOR COMMUNICATION FELLOW APPLICANTS: Samples of your work including copywriting, graphic design, videos, and/or photography
Stars of Valor Fellow – Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)
The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Portland, OR. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.
Professional Staff Member – Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Republican Staff
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant policy experience. Candidates must have strong written communication skills, attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines. Successful candidates will be responsible for conducting oversight of federal agencies, advising on policy matters, and managing legislation within their assigned issue portfolio. Issue portfolios can be shaped by the interest and experience of successful candidates and existing staff. This is NOT an entry level position. Interested candidates should send their resume to gopsenatorjob@gmail.com with the subject line “PSM Opening”.
Professional Staff Member (Disinformation, AI, and Emerging Tech – Minority Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The Minority Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee seeks a professional staff member (PSM) to lead the Committee’s work on disinformation, AI, and emerging tech. This is a new position on the committee. Primary duties include but are not limited to: leading the development and advancement of legislation; oversight and public messaging; engagement with the administration, industry and outside stakeholders; support of relevant subcommittees; creatively thinking of press and stakeholder engagement opportunities, and briefing Members of Congress and staff. This position is a policy position but will work closely with the committee’s communications team. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.
Research Assistant – Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Senator Andy Kim, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Disaster Management, Washington D.C., and the Census, seeks a Research Assistant (RA) to cover issues related to his role as Ranking Member and other Committee-related issues. The RA will provide support to the Subcommittee’s Staff Director and Professional Staff Member. The ideal applicant will think strategically, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to public service. Apply here.
OFF HILL
Vice President for Legislative Affairs – Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking a seasoned Vice President for Legislative Affairs to lead DFC’s legislative strategy and serve as the primary liaison on Capitol Hill. This role requires extensive experience in legislative affairs, a proven track record of success with strong relationships with legislators and congressional staff, and exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. The VP will develop and implement comprehensive legislative initiatives aligned with DFC’s mission, represent the organization in high-level meetings and policy discussions, and monitor legislative and regulatory developments to provide strategic counsel to the executive team. Additionally, the director will mentor and lead a dynamic team, ensuring that DFC’s legislative and policy goals are effectively advanced in a complex political environment. Interested candidates should send their resumes to NatSecCSA@gmail.com.
Middle East Security Program Researcher – Institute for the Study of War
ISW seeks a full-time Researcher to conduct research within ISW’s Middle East Security Program to provide timely and exceptional open-source analysis of the geo-strategic dynamics of the Middle East region and how those dynamics will affect U.S. national security interests. ISW seeks a talented and self-motivated Researcher with expertise in Middle East conflicts. The Researcher will publish his or her insights to help identify the risks and opportunities in different policy approaches for U.S. policy-makers and practitioners. The candidate must be passionate about conducting detail-oriented research on emergent events and demonstrate the ability to manage and mentor a team of research interns supporting the project. Apply here.
Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow – Council on Foreign Relations
The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research on nuclear security policy, which includes nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and nuclear weapons, and as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape new thinking and creative policy solutions on the spread of nuclear weapons to unstable and hostile states, the collapse of arms control and risk of conflict between nuclear-armed nations, the importance of nuclear weapons in great power competition, and the impact of new technologies such as AI and quantum on the nuclear balance. Apply here.
National Security Affairs Advocacy Manager – Booz Allen Hamilton
Develop and execute strategic legislative engagement and advocacy initiatives. Collaborate closely with senior executives and key business leaders across the company to maintain awareness of National Security business priorities, as well as identify potential risks and benefits associated with various policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives, particularly in areas such as the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, and national security Space. Coordinate and represent Booz Allen’s strategic policy and advocacy objectives before lawmakers, policymakers, and other stakeholders, including trade associations and industry peers. Develop and manage a disbursement plan for the Booz Allen Political Action Committee. Ensure all activities comply with relevant laws, Booz Allen policies, and ethical standards. Apply here.
Public Policy Manager, Executive Branch – Meta
Meta is seeking a Public Policy Manager to help lead our outreach to national security and foreign policy agencies within the Executive Branch of the US government on both policy issues and adoption of our technologies. This person will also advise internal stakeholders on national security and foreign policy issues related to AI, supply chains, geopolitical risk, and other topics. Candidates will have established relationships and experience working at the federal level on national security and foreign policy issues, broad expertise in national security issues, and an understanding of the policy debates around national security and emerging technology. You will help the policy team liaise with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Meta’s Product Policy, Partnerships, and Product teams. In this role, you will also collaborate with the US policy team to develop thinking on key public policy issues that impact the future of the internet at one of the world's leading internet companies. You should be passionate about the services we provide -- including and especially open source technologies -- and the people that we serve. Apply here.
Associate – Beacon Global Strategies
Our Associates are an integral part of the team, delivering on client engagements and providing invaluable support to peers and leadership alike. As an Associate with Beacon, your contributions will make a difference on day one. Embracing collaboration, problem solving, and adaptability, you’ll quickly establish yourself as a valued member of the team. You’ll showcase leadership skills as you connect with contacts at multiple levels and take charge of project management processes. Responsibilities include:
Research, monitor, and analyze specific developments (political, economic, business, technology, etc.).
Navigate a spectrum of topics, client profiles, and tasks.
Demonstrate foundational knowledge in Beacon’s practice areas and client objectives.
Draft memos, reports, and briefing materials for clients.
Provide logistical and event support for client engagements.
Seek expertise and guidance from colleagues to enhance both client outcomes and professional growth.
Members of NSCSA have connections here so if you are interested, apply here and reach out to the Professional Development Director, Jacob DePeralta, for more information.
Associate Public Policy Manager – GR Korea
The GR Company is seeking a highly motivated Associate Public Policy Manager to join our Washington, D.C. office, with a primary focus on supporting our operations in Korea. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting government relations projects related to Korea while acting as a liaison between US-based clients and our project teams in Seoul. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile government affairs and public policy projects with world-leading corporations, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. Apply here.
Project Associate for Political and Security Affairs – The National Bureau of Asian Research
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a Project Associate for the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) group to provide project support for NBR"s portfolio of research projects focusing on political and security issues across the Indo-Pacific region, including China"s military modernization, U.S. alliance strategy in Asia, North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and more. Depending on a candidate"s experience, the position of Senior Project Associate may be considered. A Sr. Project Associate operates with an increased level of independence and responsibility compared to Project Associates. Apply here.
Reporter Research for WP Intelligence – The Washington Post
This role is perfect for a researcher who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and enjoys distilling large amounts of information into concise, meaningful takeaways for decision-makers. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of policy, business, and economic trends and can interpret government and corporate data sets to extract key insights. If you are passionate about informing an executive readership with impactful research and analysis, this is an opportunity to contribute to a premier intelligence platform. Apply here.
Research Associate for Global Governance – Council on Foreign Relations
CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks, with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions. As part of the Studies Program, the research associate will support the work of the senior fellow for global governance. Apply here.
Intelligence Analyst – Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The intelligence analyst role is crucial. You’ll be responsible for conducting comprehensive intelligence evaluations, supporting counterterrorism initiatives, and assessing evolving threats. Your expertise extends to a wide range of critical fields, such as geospatial intelligence, cyber threat analysis, and military operations coordination, you’ll use and advance tools like predictive modeling software and geospatial mapping systems deployed in various environments. Apply here
Research Assistant – The World Bank
The office of the EDS03 (the UK Delegation to the World Bank – ‘UKDel’) is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant. S/he will support the office work, as a core member of the team and provide support on research related assignments to the ED, AED and all the Advisers. S/he will interact with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the World Bank and will be expected to handle all tasks necessary for the efficient functioning of the office. Candidates should be prepared to work under pressure and in a busy and stimulating environment. Apply here.
Director for GeoStrategy Initiative – Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council seeks a global strategic thinker with a track record of shaping the public debate and influencing US and allied policy to serve as Director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, reporting to the Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The successful candidate will be an organized, operationally savvy, experienced manager, who will oversee the Initiative’s operations, including fundraising and financial management, recruiting and retaining talent, managing and growing new partnerships, and leading the program to successfully execute its mission. Apply here.
Intelligence Analyst – Crisis24
As the Intelligence Analyst you'll support the analytical needs of client engagements. Working directly with their manager and the EIS team to produce analysis addressing client-specific requirements. In coordination with Embedded Intelligence Services' leads, and in accordance with appropriate guidance, this job will track and respond to Crisis24 alerts and world events for client impact; assist or collaborate with relevant parties on production of analytical assessments; proactively leverages existing Crisis24 resources to address gaps in analyses, assessments, capability, and data. Apply here.
Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program Intern – Center for Strategic and International Studies
The research internship will focus on ERE's Russia portfolio. More specifically, an intern will provide research assistance within a project funded by the Russia Strategic Initiative, U.S. European Command examining Russia's war-driven economy. The goal of the project is to identify and analyze the key factors keeping the war- and sanctions-effected Russian economy afloat, along with potential signs of economic stagnation, to reach a better understanding of the structure of the Russian wartime economy, its strengths and weaknesses, and potential scenarios for its future over the next several years. Apply here.
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