Happy Monday, NSCSA!
Quiet newsletter this week. See below for this week’s round up of events, fellowships, and job opportunities. Next month, we plan to have a happy hour around the Hill, so keep an eye out for an invite for that.
We look forward to seeing you all at future events!
EVENTS
Americans for Responsible Innovation: AI and NatSec Happy Hour. Thursday, July 24. 6-8 pm. Sonoma Wine Bar. RSVP here.
Vandenberg Coalition Summer NatSec Happy Hour. Monday, July 28. 6-8 pm. Mission Navy Yard. RSVP here. Open to full time staff only.
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. We are 200-participants strong and growing!
You can join here if you are not yet a participant. Coffee chat pairings for July have just been sent out. But if you join this month, you will be included in next month’s pairing.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITES
ONE Campaign Fellowship: The ONE Campaign is now accepting applications for a new program to being after the August recess focused on Africa and foreign aid. Applications accepted July 1- August 1. Details and the application instructions can be found 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
Professional Staff Member – Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Republican Staff
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Republican Staff is seeking a Professional Staff Member. 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”.
Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Aide – Senior Republican Senator
Senior Republican Senator seeks a Legislative Correspondent or Legislative Aide to help manage an issue portfolio consisting of transportation, infrastructure, space, appropriations, disaster relief, and technology/telecommunications. Bachelor’s degree required. At least two years of Capitol Hill or relevant policy experience is preferred. This is not an entry level position. Please e-mail resume to SenateRepLC@gmail.com.
OFF HILL
Policy Analyst - DoD, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
The incumbent for this position will serve as a senior-level advisor and Deputy Program Manager to the DPA Title III Program on industrial base manufacturing, supply chain, and key supplier matters. The purpose of this position is to directly support the National Defense Strategy goals of lethality, building alliances and partners, and implementing reform through assessing the industrial base and recommending appropriate investments and protections across the IBP portfolio. Apply here.
Public Policy Analyst - National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology
In this role you will analyze and shape semiconductor policy initiatives, providing critical insights that advance Natcast's mission while ensuring effective engagement with key government stakeholders. Every day you will track legislative developments, conduct policy analysis, and develop compelling communications that articulate Natcast's position on crucial semiconductor industry issues. Apply here.
Head of Federal/Public Sector – AI + Edge Computing Defense Startup
The company is looking for a seasoned federal and public sector business leader to head go-to-market efforts across the Department of Defense and other government entities. This role will play a key part in scaling impact across agencies such as the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. The ideal candidate brings both deep domain relationships and a proven ability to translate R&D and early traction into long-term programs and high-value contracts. Apply here.
Russia Researcher – Institute for the Study of War
ISW seeks a full-time Researcher to conduct research within ISW’s Russia Portfolio to provide timely and exceptional open-source analysis of the geo-strategic dynamics of Russian domestic and foreign policy and how those dynamics will affect U.S. national security interests. Apply here.
Director, Gov Relations – Anduril
We are looking for a Director of Government Relations to join our rapidly growing team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will assist in the development of the engagement strategy with Members of Congress, Committee Staff, Congressional Leadership teams, Caucuses and other bodies, as well as the executive branch to increase support for budgetary and policy requests that have direct and material impact on Anduril revenue targets. Apply here.
Advisor, National Security Coalitions – Heritage Foundation
The Advisor, Coalitions is responsible for executing robust coalition activities to advance the organization’s policy priorities – particularly as they relate to national security – as well as representing Heritage to coalition partners in Washington D.C. and internationally, identifying growth opportunities with new and known audiences, and making recommendations on communication and collaboration with partners. Apply here.
Fellow/Senior Fellow, China Center – The Brookings Institution
The Foreign Policy program is accepting applications for a Fellow / Senior Fellow position in the John L. Thornton China Center. The Fellow / Senior Fellow’s primary responsibilities will be to conduct original research, analysis, and publishing on China-related policy issues. For this position, Brookings will prioritize applicants whose expertise and research plans focus on China's plans to employ emerging technologies to achieve its national objectives, including as they relate to economic development, emerging technology, and U.S.-China relations. The specific research agenda will be informed by the priorities set by the Foreign Policy program and depend on the scholar’s interests and expertise. Apply here.
Senior Research and Policy 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.
Africa Analyst, Critical Threats Project – American Enterprise Institute
AEI seeks a full-time, in-person analyst to conduct independent research, lead interns, and support foreign policy scholarship in advancing CTP’s mission. The primary focus of this position will be collecting intelligence and assessing conflict and political developments in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea regions of Africa. Apply here.
Senior Associate, Japan Defense – The Asia Group
The Asia Group, LLC is now accepting applications for a Senior Associate to join our Washington, DC office. The Asia Group (TAG) is a leading strategic and capital advisory firm that positions clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Asia-Pacific region. Apply here.
Jeane Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellows – American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is inviting candidates to apply for an open visiting fellow position in the Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellowship Program in Foreign and Defense Policy Studies. The program is open to post-doctorate mid-career academics, government, and civilian professionals in foreign policy and security studies who are looking for an opportunity to deepen their work. The program begins in Fall/Winter 2025, although the starting date for new Jeane Kirkpatrick visiting fellows is negotiable to accommodate existing personal and professional obligations. The program’s duration is one year from the start date, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Apply here.
Research Assistant, CUSE – The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. Apply here.
Associate Fellow, Chair in India and Emerging Asia Economics
The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics aims to unlock the full potential of U.S. partnerships with India and the broader Asia region. While continuing to lead the Center’s work on India, the Chair has expanded to include emerging economies across Asia, fostering U.S. economic security, economic development, and deepening business engagement between these countries and the United States. Apply here.
Deputy Director, Development and External Affairs, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center – Atlantic Council
This Deputy Director role is for a talented, entrepreneurial development leader and manager to help shape the work of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) and its business development goals. The Deputy Director will work with the AALAC Vice President to serve as the Center’s business development lead, oversee the Center’s corporate opportunities, manage the Center’s engagements with Capitol Hill, and determine new areas of financial growth for the center based on opportunities for public policy impact and market demand. Apply here.