Senior Legislative Assistant: Defense & Veterans Affairs

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate seeks a Legislative Assistant to support Defense, Foreign Policy and Veterans Affairs portfolios. Responsibilities include developing, monitoring, and managing legislation; engaging with stakeholders and federal agencies; briefing on geopolitical trends, global conflicts, and national security threats; and drafting memos and talking points.

This is not an entry level position. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, exceptional writing and research

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional writing and research skills.
• Able to articulate complex policies clearly and concisely.
• Hill experience and public policy background preferred.
• Top Secret security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage legislation for the portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders and federal agencies.
• Brief and advise on geopolitical trends, global conflicts, and national security threats.
• Support Pennsylvania's defense industrial base.
• Draft memos and talking points.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Policy articulation

Teamwork

Hill experience

Job description

United States Senate seeks a Legislative Assistant to support Defense, Foreign Policy and Veterans Affairs portfolios. Responsibilities include developing, monitoring, and managing legislation; engaging with stakeholders and federal agencies; briefing on geopolitical trends, global conflicts, and national security threats; and drafting memos and talking points.

This is not an entry level position. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, exceptional writing and research