Capitol Hill National Security Research Analyst

SDFM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Medical & dependent care FSA

Traditional Roth 401(k) with 5% match

10 paid holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

J.A. Green & Company (JAG) in Washington, DC seeks a Research Associate/Analyst to support legislative strategy, client engagements, and business development across national security priorities.

You will work directly with JAG's senior lobbyists and a team including retired generals and senior defense officials to support policy work. Responsibilities include tracking NDAA, defense funding, drafting white papers and policy alerts, coordinating Hill engagements, preparing client materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in national security, English, STEM, finance or related field preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; writing sample required for application.
• Proficiency with AI tools for research, summarizing, and first drafts, with verification against primary sources.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience or knowledge on national security, supply chain, or government relations preferred.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or in the Executive Branch is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy for non-specialist audiences.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with different communication styles.

Responsibilities

• Research and track legislation, appropriations, committee activity, and regulatory developments affecting client priorities across the NDAA cycle, defense authorization, and supplemental funding processes.
• Draft white papers, issue briefs, one-pagers, Hill testimony support materials, and policy alerts for client and internal use.
• Support senior lobbyists and EVPs with meeting preparation, Hill engagement logistics, and follow-up correspondence.
• Devise client or portfolio priority plans with EVPs and business leads and monitor execution plans and relevant opportunities; contribute to business development efforts.
• Create and edit presentation materials, client reports, and firm communications.
• Assist in coordinating events, briefings, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Synthesize complex policy for non-spec

Attention to detail

Multitasking across priorities

AI tools proficiency

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerP)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot)

Job description

J.A. Green & Company (JAG) in Washington, DC seeks a Research Associate/Analyst to support legislative strategy, client engagements, and business development across national security priorities.

You will work directly with JAG's senior lobbyists and a team including retired generals and senior defense officials to support policy work. Responsibilities include tracking NDAA, defense funding, drafting white papers and policy alerts, coordinating Hill engagements, preparing client materials, and