NSCSA Weekly Newsletter
Happy New Year and Welcome to the 119th Congress!
Hi fellow NSCSAers,
Welcome back, and Happy New Year!
NDAA/APPROPIATIONS PANEL - TUESDAY, JAN 14TH @ 6pm
To start off the year, we have an information-packed panel for you. Interested in maximizing your effectiveness for the FY26 NDAA/appropriations cycle? We’re hosting an NDAA/appropriations panel and Q&A on Tuesday, January 14th from 6-7pm on the Hill with several current and former senior national security Hill staff. This event will be co-hosted with the Service Member & Veterans Congressional Staff Association Space is limited, so if you wish to attend, please RSVP HERE. Location provided upon RSVP.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 9 (timing TBD)— Hackers on the Hill will hold its 9th event, connecting “hackers” (aka cybersecurity researchers) with Congressional staffers. Visit https://hackersonthehill.org for more information
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
If you are interested in participating in a future cohort of our mentorship program, please submit our interest form.
1-ON-1 COFFEE CHATS
New Coffee Chat pairings will go out shortly. Make sure to check Slack/your email and reach out to your new partner for January! This is a great, low pressure opportunity to make new connections in the 119th. Now’s a good time to sign up if you haven’t already as we will make January pairs in the next few days.
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.
NOTE: Completion of the staff form does NOT guarantee employment or referral to a role. However, we will use information provided to better match potential applicants with roles as they become available.
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
ON HILL
SENATOR TED CRUZ - NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is seeking a National Security Advisor (NSA) to join his Office.
The NSA oversees the Senator’s foreign policy and defense teams, which focus respectively on issues related to the Department of State and the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and each of which are led by a Legislative Assistant.
The NSA reports directly to Senator Cruz’s Legislative Director.
The NSA staffs Senator Cruz on relevant policy issues, drafts legislation, leads legislative initiatives, is responsible for briefing papers, and monitors broader legislative activity related to foreign policy and defense.
The most qualified candidates will have prior military experience, Hill experience, an understanding of the NDAA process, and an existing security clearance.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample to ussenatejobopening@gmail.com and include “National Security Advisor” in the subject line.
The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process may request an accommodation at any time during the process. Requests for accommodation should be directed to ussenatejobopening@gmail.com.
SENATOR ANDY KIM - LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senator Andy Kim seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to lead his work on the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, providing analysis and guidance on issues that fall within the Committee’s jurisdiction. This is not an entry-level position and previous experience with the Committee or significant experience with the issues that fall within its jurisdiction is required.
The ideal applicant will think strategically, have extensive professional relationships throughout the Committee’s jurisdictional landscape, excellent organization and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advises the Senator on all matters before the Committee including review of all nominees.
Works with the Legislative Director, the Chief of Staff, and the Senator to identify strategic priorities and build and execute plans for achieving key objectives.
Represents the Senator in meetings with government officials, constituents, and other stakeholders.
Continues to strengthen their professional network to further the Senator’s objectives.
TO APPLY: Apply here with a cover letter, resume, and writing sample no longer than two pages. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.
HOUSE GOP MEMBER, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. to develop and plan legislative initiatives related to a national security, cyber security, foreign affairs, and armed services
2. to monitor legislative developments within Committees and on the House floor;
3. to meet 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.
OFF HILL
Stratolaunch - Director, GR
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s Legislative and Executive Branch strategy. You are responsible for developing initiatives that support the company’s mission and working with the company’s partners to successfully enact these initiatives. You are also responsible for analysis of the USG budget and using the analysis to help inform the company's business strategy. It is imperative to maintain regular communication with key customers and stakeholders in the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and in the Executive Branch. This position includes developing relationships with a broad range of US Government customers, to include Members of Congress and their staffs, staffs of congressional committees, principals in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, military services and agencies, and NASA. You will contribute to the strategic development of Stratolaunch by responding to customer inquiries and identifying and pursuing business opportunities for Stratolaunch. Candidates must have strong ability to work on his or her own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within Stratolaunch business and government relations goals. Apply here.
Vannevar Labs - GR Manager
We are looking for a Government Relations Manager to work directly with our VP of Public Policy and Strategy to advance Vannevar’s public affairs objectives, where you can have an outsized impact and drive significant growth at a national security startup. You would partner with our VP on developing legislative strategies that result in policy, authorities, and multi-year program funding outcomes, and lead engagements with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill. You would also work closely with our Mission team (strategy, success, and business development) to understand our relationships with program offices and technology deployment goals, and support by analyzing budget justification books, congressional testimony and other relevant government documents to understand our customer’s requirements and resources to shape go-to-market strategies. Apply here.
Lockheed Martin - Comms Director, Tech Innovation & Transformation
Lockheed Martin Corporation headquartered in Bethesda, MD, is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 116,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s 2022 sales from continuing operations were approximately $66 billion.
The Director, Technology Innovation & Transformation will:
• Develop strategies to implement and leverage emerging technologies, including generative AI, across the company’s Communications function.
• Develop strategies for internal and external communications and thought leadership to advance 21st century security priorities, technology innovation and transformation.
• Oversee critical enablement tools for the Communications function, including performance measurement and reporting, the annual communications strategy framework, budgeting and vendor management.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Communications Officer and Communications Senior Leadership Team.
• Design and implement transformation initiatives to advance ongoing development of Lockheed Martin’s Communications Function.
Apply here.
Brookings Institution - Senior Fellow and Director, AI and Emerging Tech Initiative
The Director, Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology (AIET) Initiative, develops the vision, narrative, and strategy of the Initiative, oversees implementation of those strategies, and raises the visibility of Brookings’s collective work in responsible AI. As a senior fellow, the director conducts research within his or her own area of related expertise in tech policy. For the AIET Initiative, the Director sets a collaborative research agenda, determines how to work with scholars across Brookings, and raises the funds required to achieve the Initiative’s goals. The Director also oversees the Initiative’s communications strategies and ensures all administrative functions operate effectively. As Director of the Initiative, they will report to the President, will work closely with executive office staff, and will work collaboratively across the Institution. As a Senior Fellow, they will report to the Vice President and Director of the program most aligned with their research interests, authoring and/or co-authoring research in areas of subject matter expertise and overseeing communications and convening for their individual research agenda. Apply here.
DHS - Director, Leg Affairs
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary liaison to Members of Congress and their Congressional Staff. The Director of Legislative Affairs is the primary day-to-day advocate for FPS on Capitol Hill developing and implementing an advocacy strategy which supports the goals, objectives, and legal requirements of the Agency. Apply here.
RESUME BANKS
Senate and Senator-elect Resume Bank:
The Senate Employment Office is collecting resumes on behalf of all new Senators-elect. This resume collection is independent of the Senate Resume Bank, and is open now through January 3, 2025. This year, Senators-elect resumes will be collected in a single (linked) application. Individuals may specify the office(s) and position(s) to which they wish to apply. Please be aware that all submissions are final, so individuals should carefully review their application prior to submission.
There will be Senate Resume Workshop held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. You may also visit this link for more information.
House Resume Bank:
The House Resume Bank connects job seekers with House offices that have a hiring need regardless of whether they have posted a specific job opening. Resumes may be requested by House offices at any time. House offices will match the qualifications of each resume with their specific hiring needs. Should a resume match their hiring needs, House offices will contact the job seeker directly.
House Democratic Resume Bank:
House Democrats also run their own resume bank. Job seekers pursuing employment with a House Democrat may submit their resume here.
Republican Study Committee Resume Bank:
The Republican Study Committee maintains a resume bank to help RSC member offices connect with qualified job candidates. Submit your resume here.
Vandenberg Coalition Resume Bank
The Vandenberg Coalition continues to collect resumes for the 119th Congress. If you are interested in working on the Hill or transitioning offices, you can fill out Vandenberg’s form to be included for consideration.