Research Assistant

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support the Committee's mission of intelligence oversight on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives. The role involves research, writing, editing, correspondence, scheduling, and general administration, with exposure to national security issues.

Position begins January 2026. Responsibilities include updating briefing materials, reviewing news reports and legislation, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Professional demeanor with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Interest in intelligence or national security preferred; Capitol Hill experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, writing, editing, correspondence, scheduling and general administration support.
• Update internal briefing materials and review news reports and legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support minority staff's research and administrative needs.

Skills

Research

Writing

Editing

Scheduling

Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence seeks a motivated, organized, and reliable Research Assistant to support the Committee's mission of intelligence oversight on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Research Assistant will provide key support to professional staff in the areas of research, writing, editing, correspondence, scheduling, and general administration, while also gaining exposure to national security and intelligence policy issues. This position is expected to start in January 2026.

In addition to supporting the Minority staff's research and administrative needs, the Research Assistant will also be responsible for updating internal briefing materials, reviewing news reports and legislation, maintaining accurate records, and performing other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent judgment and discretion, a professional demeanor, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining a high attention to detail. Demonstrated interest in intelligence, national security, foreign affairs, or related fields is preferred. Prior Capitol Hill experience is a plus, but not required.

Applications are due by November 27, 2026.