NSCSA Weekly Newsletter
Last night's event, looking ahead to June, and more!
Happy Friday!
First, thank you to those who attended the reception at the Romanian Embassy last night in honor of NSCSA— our first members-only event was a blast. For invites to future members-only events, be sure to learn more about our member eligibility, join, and pay your dues here if you haven’t already.
Pictures of last night’s event included below!
SAVE THE DATE - LEG STRATEGY PANEL
Speaking of dues, NSCSA is hosting a advanced legislative strategy panel with some really experienced guests the week of June 21st. Exact date and other details TBD, but we want to put this on your radar early. First dibs on attendance will be reserved for our dues-paying members. Others will be able to come if there’s room.
COFFEE CHATS
If you are a Hill staffer working on national security issues and would like to expand your network in an informal way, consider joining our Coffee Chats program.
You will be paired with a random national security Hill staffer each month whom you can choose to grab a coffee with.
You can join here if you are not yet a participant. We will send out the next set of pairs in early June.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SFA Reception with Col Timothy Spaulding: Monday, May 19. 5-6:30 pm. Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2168). RSVP.
SFA Reception: Nuclear Modernization and NNSA: Wednesday, May 21. 4-5:30 pm. Rayburn House Office Building (Room 2060). RSVP.
CNAS Briefing on the Defense Industrial Base: May 29, 2025 11:00 am. Virtual. RSVP.
SUMMER COURSES
SeedAI Tech Lab Certificate
SeedAI hosts a six-week series of interactive classes run by world-renowned experts that help government employees learn more about the evolving world of AI.
Sessions will be held mostly in-person on Friday afternoons: June 13; June 27; July 11; July 18; July 25 and August 1. To receive a certificate, five out of six sessions need to be attended. Topics include AI and national security, emerging research, and understanding Chinese AI development, with a special session focused on hearing real-world use cases across multiple industries and applications.
Apply today, or email Logan Shomo at logan@seedai.org for more information.
Columbia Law School National Security Law Seminar:
Designed with foreign trained professionals in mind, this program is opening up to USG employees at a discounted rate for its duration this summer — June 9-13, 2025.
The program will be taught by Bobby Chesney (Dean of UT Austin Law School & former CISA and DOJ official), Matthew Waxman (served at State, DOD, and NSC under Bush), and Col. Winston Williams (Head of the Department of Law at West Point). The course will be offered at a 50% discounted program fee (i.e., a cost of $1,000) to any qualified current or former US government employee.
Vista Institute for AI Policy - National Security and AI Law Course
The Vista Institute for AI Policy is hosting a virtual course on National Security Law and AI. The course will consist of expert-led, 1-hour lunchtime sessions from June 19 - July 2.
This training provides an overview of AI-related national security risks and geopolitical challenges alongside essential legal and policy frameworks. It will include sessions on:
Tools like the DPA, IEEPA, and AI export controls taught by law professors Alan Rozenshtein and Kevin Frazier.
Security threats to algorithmic and physical AI infrastructure led by Sella Nevo from the RAND Meselson Center.
Military applications of AI led by Lieutenant General John (Jack) N.T. Shanahan.
A range of other talks and panels in industrial policy, energy policy, and private sector engagement from policy and legal experts
Staffers can express interest in the programs here until May 25. More information is available here.
JOB BULLETIN
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: 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
Regulatory Policy Advisor – The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, a legislative advisory Commission, seeks an experienced Regulatory Policy Advisor for a short-term, project-based position to support policy development for biotechnology product regulation. Duties include policy research and analysis, drafting internal memos and reports, developing and advancing legislative proposals, representing the Commission before external audiences and stakeholders, and other duties as assigned. To apply, please send an email to jobs@biotech.senate.gov with the email subject line "Regulatory Policy Advisor [Your Name]" that includes your resume, desired start date, salary requirements (optional), and a statement of no more than 300 words explaining why you are the right fit to join the Commission's staff. Applications are due by 5:00pm ET on Tuesday, May 27.
Oversight & Investigations Counsel – Minority Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The Minority Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is seeking an oversight and investigations counsel. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.
National Security Advisor – Republican Senator and Member of the Armed Services Committee
This individual will be responsible for advising the Senator on national security matters, developing legislative initiatives, and engaging with key stakeholders. Previous Capitol Hill or relevant agency experience as well as military service are required. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.
LA - Midwest Republican Senator
Midwest GOP Senator and member of SAC seeks an LA to handle judicial, law enforcement, and immigration issues. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
Counsel - Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA)
Sen. Kennedy seeks a counsel to assist the Judiciary team. Portfolio may include immigration, criminal law, judicial noms, and more. Interested applicants should email their resume to senaterepublicanapplicants@gmail.com indicating the job title in the subject line.
LA - Rep. Luz Rivas (D-CA)
Rep. Rivas seeks an LA to handle foreign affairs, armed services, vets, and other issues. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and one writing sample in a single PDF to CA29jobs@gmail.com with the following subject line: “Legislative Assistant - [candidate’s full name]”.
Vets LA - Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)
Rep. Luttrell seeks an LA handle his work on HVAC and other policy issues. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Chrissi.Lee@mail.house.gov.
OFF HILL
Senior Policy and Research Analyst - Foreign Policy Analytics
Foreign Policy Analytics, the independent research and advisory division of Foreign Policy, is seeking a full-time Senior Policy and Research Analyst to join our research team. The Senior Policy and Research Analyst will conduct quantitative and qualitative research and perform data analytics to generate insights and actionable intelligence for our clients and partners. Apply here.
VP, Leg Affairs - Aerospace Industries Association
The Vice President of Legislative Affairs will report directly to the Senior Vice President of External Affairs and serve as a strategic partner to fellow Vice Presidents in advancing our organizational mission. This leadership role oversees a team that includes two Senior Directors, one Manager, and a shared Coordinator in collaboration with the Communications Division. Apply here.
Gov Affairs Associate - TurboVets
We are seeking a Government Affairs Associate to serve as a key tactical force behind our federal outreach efforts. This D.C.-based, in-person role is ideal for someone who understands how Capitol Hill works, can build relationships with legislative offices, and thrives in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. Apply here.
VP, Gov Affairs for Defense and Maritime Policy - Hanwha USA
A global leader in defense systems spanning naval, maritime, infantry, and aerospace solutions, Hanwha is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs for Defense and Maritime Policy. Reporting to the President of Hanwha USA Corporate Affairs, this position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to advance the company’s federal contracting and public policy objectives relating to naval and other U.S. government shipbuilding and infantry land systems through engagement and advocacy with Congress, the White House, the U.S. Department of Defense, and other key federal agencies. Apply here.
Intelligence Research Specialist – U.S. Department Homeland Security
This position is located in Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate, Fraud Detection and National Security Division, FDNS EB-5 IPO. As an Intelligence Research Specialist, you will represent the organization on committees and working groups; participate in developing and drafting policies, procedures, and guidelines; analyze and evaluate large volumes of intelligence materials. Apply here.
Assistant Director, Forward Defense – Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council’s Forward Defense Program is thrilled to hire an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will help manage and execute key projects across Forward Defense’s three key portfolio areas; help manage junior colleagues working on projects in these subject areas; and support the Director in managing Forward Defense. The candidate will help to oversee projects within Forward Defense; assist in maintaining, developing, and cultivating a vast network of crucial partner and donor relationships; and help contribute to the research and editorial work of our numerous publications on issues related to current and future defense and security challenges. Apply here.
Technical AI Policy Associate – RAND
RAND’s Technology and Security Policy Center (TASP) is seeking a mission-driven Technical AI Policy Associate to contribute to and lead research, decision support, and/or technical work at the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and national or global security. Apply here.
Research Assistant: Foreign and Defense Policy and US Foreign Policy- American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to support the work of scholars Danielle Pletka and Marc A. Thiessen. The primary focus will be research assistance on issues related to US foreign policy, the Middle East, and national politics. Core responsibilities include researching, writing, and editing. The assistant will also produce and facilitate recordings for AEI’s national security podcast, What the Hell Is Going On? Podcast responsibilities include audio editing, copyediting the transcript, managing the show’s X account, scheduling guests, and sending weekly marketing emails. Additional duties include organizing public events and managing media and meeting requests. Apply here.
Defense Reporter – Bloomberg
Bloomberg seeks a highly experienced reporter to serve as its global defense correspondent to break scoops and write investigative pieces that will keep readers informed about the future of defense policy around the world. The successful applicant will be well sourced at the US and allied defense departments, and with contractors, lobbyists and lawmakers. The reporter will also be adept at cultivating the emerging players in drones, AI warfare and other rising technologies. The applicant will be a skilled writer with a track record of breaking major scoops, know how to read the balance sheets and income statements of the world's biggest defense contractors, and synthesize complex strands of information. Apply here.
Coordinator, International Affairs & National Security – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
The Coordinator, International Affairs and National Security Policy serves as the essential operational backbone of two critical divisions of AIA. Reporting to the Vice Presidents of International Affairs and National Security Policy, the Coordinator supports two divisions that are playing a leading role in shaping global trade, defense, and national security policy. This position routinely engages at the highest levels of industry, the U.S. government, foreign governments, and outside stakeholders. Apply here.
Senior Counterintelligence Analyst – Deck Prism, LLC
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Counterintelligence Analyst located in Washington, DC. The Senior Counterintelligence Analyst will be responsible for analyzing intelligence data, identifying security threats, advising on counterintelligence strategies, and preparing detailed reports. The analyst will also collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement effective counterintelligence measures and provide briefings to relevant parties. Apply here.
Fellow/Senior Fellow & Director of Trade and Economic Statecraft – Brookings Institute
The Director for Trade and Economic Statecraft is a fellow/senior fellow within the Economic Studies (ES) Program who will both conduct independent research and monitor Institution-wide activities on trade and economic statecraft. As a scholar, the Director will conduct and publish independent research on policy-oriented topics related to trade and economic statecraft, including such themes as tariffs, export controls, economic sanctions, trade deficits, supply chain resiliency, and currency and international capital markets. Apply here.
Fellow or Senior Fellow (Freeman Chair in China Studies) – CSIS
The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system and the dynamics that impact its domestic policy agenda and external behavior. Qualified candidates must possess a background in Chinese politics, international relations, and data analysis. Apply here.
Director, GR – Razom for Ukraine
The Director of Government Affairs is a strategic leader responsible for driving legislative and policy outcomes that deliver tangible results for Ukraine, with a focus on victory against Russia’s invasion and on long-term recovery. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive government affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in government affairs and a broad understanding of the legislative process and U.S. political landscape. Apply here.
Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy – 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 U.S. Foreign Policy. Apply here.
Research Associate, Digital and Cyberspace Policy – Council on Foreign Relations
The Digital and Cyberspace Policy program informs policymakers, business leaders, and the general public about the politics of cyberspace through briefings, reports, interactives, the Cyber Brief publication series, and the Net Politics blog. Apply here.
Senior Foreign Policy Advisor – American Committee for Middle East Rights
We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Senior Policy Advisor specializing in foreign policy to lead research, strategy, and implementation in both U.S. and international policy landscapes. The Senior Policy Advisor will work closely with the organization’s growing team, collaborating across departments and stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes. Apply here.
Defense Associate – The Asia Group
The Associate will be an integral member of TAG’s aerospace and defense practice, led by the President, and will have responsibilities related to client servicing of firms in aerospace, defense and security industries. Apply here.
Senior Fellow, Freedom and Prosperity Center – Atlantic Council
The Senior Fellow will be a key part of the team and will work closely with the Senior Director of the Center. True to the Atlantic Council’s dynamic and entrepreneurial workplace culture, this position requires close and continuous collaboration with colleagues in other regional and functional centers across the organization. Based in Washington DC, the Senior Fellow will lead streams of analytical research, manage efforts to enhance and spread the Center’s mission through strategic convening, and represent the Center in public and private forums. Apply here.
Intelligence Analyst – Control Risk
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous Embedded Intelligence Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for an intelligence professional with a strong foundation in open-source analysis and a demonstrated ability to assess complex global risks in support of corporate security and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience with geopolitical intelligence and a background in Counterintelligence. Conduct in-depth, proactive analysis of open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify and assess threats and emerging risks, including geopolitical developments, violent extremism, and civil unrest, with direct implications for Salesforce personnel, operations, and broader business interests. Apply here.
Iran Analyst, Critical Threats Project – American Enterprise Institute
The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) produces detailed, objective analysis and forecasts of America’s core national security challenges and concrete recommendations to address them. CTP also trains the next generation of policymakers and intelligence analysts. Its granular, open-source publications assist government officials, the media, and the military and intelligence communities while informing the public about the nuance and scale of threats to America’s security. Apply here.
Project Associate, 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 Chinas military modernization, U.S. alliance strategy in Asia, North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and more. Apply here.