National Security Policy Director — Capitol Hill Research & Drafting

fdd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

FDD Action seeks an Associate Policy Director to support its legislative and policy initiatives focused on U.S. national security. The role involves researching, drafting legislative text, monitoring congressional activity, and supporting the Policy Help Desk and Action Center resources.

The candidate will draft language, proposals, and policy memoranda; manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; and contribute to expanding the organization's capacity on Capitol Hill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in political science, international relations, public policy, law, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Congress, government, think tanks, policy organizations, or national security roles.
• Demonstrated interest in U.S. national security policy and congressional legislative processes.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to draft concise legislative and policy materials.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislative language, amendments, issue briefs, and policy memoranda.
• Support the development of legislative proposals and policy initiatives, particularly in the context of the National Defense Authorization Act, appropriations process, and other major legislative cycles.
• Maintain and update the comprehensive FDD Action library of legislative provisions, ensuring accurate organization, version control, and accessibility for rapid drafting and policy support during fast-paced legislative cycles.
• Monitor congressional activity, including committee hearings, markups, floor proceedings, and relevant legislative developments.
• Assist in maintaining and responding to inquiries through the organization's web-based Policy Help Desk and Action Center resources.
• Track legislative proposals and maintain internal databases of policy initiatives and congressional engagement.

Skills

Policy research

Legislative drafting

Policy analysis

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FDD Action seeks an Associate Policy Director to support its legislative and policy initiatives focused on U.S. national security. The role involves researching, drafting legislative text, monitoring congressional activity, and supporting the Policy Help Desk and Action Center resources.

The candidate will draft language, proposals, and policy memoranda; manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; and contribute to expanding the organization's capacity on Capitol Hill.