NSCSA Weekly Newsletter
SAVE THE DATE - 1st Anniversary Networking Event
Hello NSCSAers, Happy Friday!
Thanks to those who came out to our Ukraine briefing on Monday and the CNAS event on Wednesday.
Don’t forget to check out our new webpage, a resource for all things NSCSA — events, dues information, and more.
SAVE THE DATE - NSCSA 1st ANNIVERSARY SPEED NETWORKING
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 expand your network of other NatSec Hill staff! Location provided upon RSVP.
OTHER EVENTS
The Future of Haiti (Wilson Center) — Monday, March 31. 9:30am – 10:45am. Online Only. RSVP here.
Pyvo and Policy (RAZOM) — Housewarming Reception at Razom’s new office - April 2, 6:00-8:00 pm. RSVP to oksana.barchuk@razom.org
Friend of Sweden — Fika on the HILL — Thursday April 3. 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.
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.
1-ON-1 COFFEE CHATS
Join our Coffee Chats program to be paired with another NatSec congressional staffer each month whom you can choose to get coffee with. This is a great, low-pressure opportunity to make new connections in the 119th. You can sign up for next month by joining our Slack channel HERE.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
If you are interested in participating in a future cohort of our mentorship program, please submit our interest form.
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
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HSGAC Majority – Research Assistants
The Democratic staff of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is seeking Research Assistants to support its governmental affairs team in performing oversight and legislative activities within the Committee’s jurisdiction. The relevant portfolios include the following agencies and issue areas: Postal Service, Census Bureau, Office of Management and Budget, regulatory affairs and grants; Inspectors General, ethics, whistleblowers, National Archives and federal records, DC relations, and other policy areas related to good governance. Ideal candidates would have 2-3 years of related policy, government, or legal experience. Experience on the Hill is preferred but not required. Primary responsibilities include conducting research, drafting oversight letters, preparing memos regarding legislative proposals and Committee hearings, meeting with stakeholders, and other associated responsibilities. Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, be able to work under tight deadlines, and be able to handle multiple projects at once. Salary will be based on education and experience. The Committee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Committee values diversity, equity and inclusion, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who have relevant lived experience and/or have been directly impacted by the policy portfolio. Interested applicants should apply through the Senate Office Application Manager at: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/531d060a-20d9-4636-ade9-ffb09af2d233/.
Afghanistan War Commission – Analyst, Counterterrorism Team
The Afghanistan War Commission seeks a CT Analyst responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to produce insights that support the Commission’s research goals. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. This position reports directly to a Counterterrorism Team Leader, coordinating the conduct and results of research efforts with other members of the research team and collaboratively with members of other teams. See full position description and application process here.
GOP Senator – National Security Advisor
A Republican Senator and member of the Armed Services Committee seeks an experienced National Security Advisor to provide policy expertise on defense, intelligence, and foreign affairs. This individual will be responsible for advising the Senator on national security matters, developing legislative initiatives, and engaging with key stakeholders. The role includes monitoring and analyzing legislative developments, geopolitical trends, and security threats while drafting policy briefs, memos, and hearing questions. The advisor will collaborate with relevant Senate committees, including the Armed Services, and engage with federal agencies, military officials, and foreign diplomats. Additionally, they will provide recommendations on national security-related legislation and amendments, assist with constituent inquiries, and brief the Senator before key votes and hearings. While previous Capitol Hill experience is preferred, former military experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the legislative and policy-making processes, demonstrate attention to detail, have strong project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Please email resume to senategophiring02@gmail.com to apply.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) – MLA
The Office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, seeks an experienced legislative assistant to support the defense and foreign affairs portfolios. Responsibilities include legislative drafting and research, briefing preparation and staffing the Senator at hearings, policy reviews, and constituent and policy meetings. Candidates must have strong writing skills and an enthusiasm for the portfolios. Military experience and/or Connecticut ties is preferred. The office is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Please email a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
HSGAC (Minority) – Staff Assistant
The Democratic staff of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is seeking a Staff Assistant to handle administrative tasks, answer phones, greet office visitors, manage interns, distribute mail, and support committee staff as well as the Office Manager and Staff Director. Qualified applicants must be dependable with excellent organizational and communication skills. The Committee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Committee values diversity, equity and inclusion, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who have relevant lived experience and/or have been directly impacted by the Committee’s policy portfolio. Apply here.
OFF HILL
Georgetown University, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy – Assistant Director of Studies
The Assistant Director of Studies will manage and implement the student and participant services and operations of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy’s executive education programs, including the Georgetown Leadership Seminar(GLS), the Executive Master’s in Diplomacy in International Affairs-Qatar (EMDIA-Q), the DC-based portion of the Executive Master’s in Diplomacy and International Affairs-Asia Pacific (EMDIA-AP), and the Young Asian Diplomats Program, all of which are premier executive education programs at the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) (as well as additional Executive Education programs as they are developed). Apply here.
Embassy of Denmark – Advisor for Foreign and Development Policy
As advisor at the Embassy, you will help promote Denmark and Danish interests in the United States. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on developments in geographic and/or thematic areas of U.S. foreign and development policy.
An important part of your job will be to engage with the U.S. Administration and Congress based on Danish priorities. You must be able to work independently and be able to identify how developments in American foreign and development policy affect Danish interests. You will need excellent communication skills to engage with internal and external partners. As part of the job, you will be organising events and facilitating visits by Danish Government officials and parliamentarians. Apply here.
LeoLabs – Director of Government Relations
LeoLabs is looking for an experienced professional to lead its public policy and government affairs efforts with an emphasis on strategic business priorities in the U.S. federal government. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success influencing legislation and securing funding for new capabilities in the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and/or federal civilian executive government. The successful candidate will also have a track record of delivering outcomes in 24 months or less. You will work closely with the entire LeoLabs management team and report directly to the Chief of Corporate Affairs. Apply here.
Aerospace Industries Association – Director, Leg Affairs
The Director, Legislative Affairs will develop and execute the Association’s legislative program; communicate the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry’s concerns before Congress and advocate for those priorities; support AIA events and informational sessions on Capitol Hill; and inform AIA members of key congressional actions and potential impacts the A&D community. In this role, you will develop AIA positions and strategic advocacy on legislation affecting the industry primarily related to civil aviation issues. This includes partnering with the leadership team and AIA members to develop and execute AIA’s legislative strategy and advocating those positions before Congress. It is expected that this position will involve registration and reporting as a federal lobbyist, as required by law, but not registration as a lobbyist before any state. Apply here.
Holland & Knight – Defense/NatSec Leg Assistant
Serve clients of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation practice group ("PP&R") as a Defense Legislative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have policy experience and a desire to grow expertise in national security matters and related areas. Coordinate the firm’s legislative, regulatory, political activities and advocacy. Apply here.
OpenAI – US Federal Affairs Lead, Global Affairs
As the U.S. Federal Affairs Lead, you will be part of OpenAI’s Global Affairs team and will help develop strategies and advance OpenAI’s engagement with the U.S. federal government. You will focus on engagement with the White House, executive branch agencies, and relevant third party groups, helping to shape policy discussions and regulatory frameworks that impact AI development and deployment. You will support OpenAI’s leadership in meetings, briefings, and other engagements and will be responsible for tracking and analyzing executive actions and federal regulatory developments. Apply here.
Aerospace Industries Association – Director of Technical Policy
The Director of Technical Policy is responsible for managing the execution of various activities in support of the Aerospace and Defense technical workforce. In this role, you will help create AIA positions and advocacy strategies on policies and practices affecting the industry primarily related to technical domains, including artificial intelligence, digital thread, quality assurance, product support, and engineering practice. Apply here.
Council on Foreign Relations – Research Associate, Southeast Asia and South Asia
The research associate will support the senior fellow for Southeast Asia and South Asia, whose work examines U.S. policy toward Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, and Australia, as well as issues of democracy and autocracy globally. The research associate will also spend a portion of their time supporting the work of other fellows and programs within the Studies Program. Apply here.
Asia Group – China Associate
The Associate for China will be an integral member of TAG’s China Practice and will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the firm’s client development and strategy execution on China. A successful candidate will have a strong command of the political, regulatory, business, and macroeconomic environments in China, and be able to distill these trends into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for commercial stakeholders across a broad range of industries. This role requires a strong foundation of China experience, either in the private sector, or working with or within the public sector on trade, investment, and other regulatory issues, and substantial experience conducting strategic geopolitical and commercial advisory for clients is preferred. The role requires domestic and international travel. Apply here.
Amazon Web Services – Head, Trade & Economic Public Policy
The Head, Trade and Economic Security Public Policy, AWS will join a dynamic team and be able to immediately and directly enhance AWS’ policy advocacy related to trade and global economic security policy developments, such as export controls. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers. The Head, Trade and Economic Security Public Policy, AWS will be based in Washington, DC, and will be an integral part of the AWS Public Policy - Americas team. Apply here.
Wounded Warrior Project – Government Affairs Associate Director
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government Affairs Senior Specialist (Associate Director) assists with the development and implementation of WWP’s legislative strategy to advance WWP’s legislative and policy priorities. The Government Affairs Senior Specialist helps lead the planning and implementation of WWP’s legislative and advocacy operations to advance WWP’s mission and vision, and provides support to the WWP Government Affairs team by analyzing and reporting on federal legislative and regulatory matters, communicating WWP’s public policy positions, and identifying new, timely opportunities to communicate the impact of WWP programs and services and bolster relationships with legislative representatives, nonprofit organizations, and internal and external partners and stakeholders. Apply here.
Abnormal AI – Head of Government Affairs
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to help Abnormal Security become a leading voice in the use of AI technologies in cybersecurity. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role will be responsible for driving government engagement to increase awareness of effective AI solutions in cybersecurity, shaping industry regulations, and fostering relationships with key government stakeholders to influence AI and cybersecurity policy. This role will also support the company’s revenue growth initiatives with federal, local, and international government agencies. Apply here.
American Committee for Middle East Rights – Senior Foreign Policy Advisor
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 ideal candidate brings deep expertise in international relations and federal policy, complemented by significant private-sector experience. This role demands a strategic thinker who can adapt to dynamic environments, manage multiple responsibilities, and foster cross-sector partnerships. The Senior Policy Advisor will work closely with the organization’s growing team, collaborating across departments and stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes. Apply here.
Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) – Senior Manager of Government Affairs
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Government Affairs to help enhance AUVSI’s growing advocacy portfolio. In this role, you will work closely with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and federal agencies to promote and track legislation, policies, and funding that support the integration of uncrewed systems. As the primary lobbyist for AUVSI’s Advocacy Committee, you will represent the organization on Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch, ensuring our priorities are championed at the highest levels. Apply here.
OpenAI – Protective Intelligence and Threat Analyst
We are seeking candidates with intelligence experience, especially in protective intelligence or executive protection. Applicants must have knowledge in OSINT investigation techniques, corporate physical security protocols, risk management, threat assessment, and the intelligence cycle. The role requires handling confidential information, working independently in a fast-paced environment, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, be proficient with web-based tools and social media platforms, and have high emotional intelligence. Apply here.
RESUME BANKS
New Trump/Vance Administration Resume Bank:
Linked is information regarding the application process and instructions for those interested in joining the Trump/Vance administration.
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.