Legislative Assistant: Defense, Foreign Policy, and Veterans Affairs

Office of U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of U.S. Senator John Fetterman seeks a Legislative Assistant to support Defense, Foreign Policy, and Veterans Affairs portfolios.

The role involves developing, monitoring, and managing legislation, engaging with stakeholders and federal agencies, and briefing on geopolitical trends and national security threats. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, exceptional writing and research skills, and the ability to articulate complex policies clearly.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional writing and research skills.
• Ability to articulate complex policies clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage legislation for the Senator's Defense, Foreign Policy, and Veterans Affairs portfolios.
• Engage with stakeholders and federal agencies.
• Brief and advise on geopolitical trends, global conflicts, and national security threats.
• Draft memos and talking points.

Skills

Writing

Research

Policy analysis

Prioritization

Teamwork

Hill experience

Education

Public policy background

Job description

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is seeking a Legislative Assistant to support the Senator’s Defense, Foreign Policy, and Veterans Affairs portfolios. Responsibilities include developing, monitoring, and managing legislation; engaging with stakeholders and federal agencies; briefing and advising on geopolitical trends, global conflicts, and national security threats; supporting Pennsylvania’s defense industrial base; and drafting memos and talking points.

This is not an entry level position. Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, possess exceptional writing and research skills, be adept at articulating complex policies clearly and concisely, be able to prioritize competing projects, and work well in a team-oriented environment. Previous Hill experience and a public policy background are preferred. The selected candidate will be expected to hold or obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Senator Fetterman is deeply committed to shaping an office full of experiences, perspectives and walks of life. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time.