Senior Professional Staff Member

U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations seeks a Senior Professional Staff Member to lead the Chairman’s work on Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

The role develops and advances legislative, oversight, and policy initiatives to strengthen national security and global leadership, with a focus on China and the Indo-Pacific. The successful candidate will draft policy recommendations, engage with stakeholders, and manage a significant policy portfolio within the Republican Staff.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in foreign policy, national security, Congress, the executive branch, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise on China and the Indo-Pacific.
• Strong understanding of the strategic, economic, technological, and security dimensions of U.S. competition with China.
• Excellent judgment, writing, analytical, briefing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policy, exercise independent judgment, and translate complex challenges into actionable recommendations and results.
• Experience with the legislative process is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage and take ownership of a significant policy portfolio while working collaboratively as part of a broader team.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and initiative; candidates should be reliable, respectful, and able to mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development and draft legislation on U.S.-China strategic competition and U.S. policy toward the broader Indo-Pacific.
• Develop legislative and policy initiatives related to deterrence and security cooperation, U.S. alliances and partnerships, economic security, and American competitiveness.
• Conduct oversight of the Department of State and other executive branch agencies and support hearings, briefings, nominations, legislation, and other committee business.
• Monitor political, economic, security, and diplomatic developments and translate complex issues into clear, practical recommendations.
• Engage with administration officials, foreign governments, congressional offices, the private sector, outside experts, and other stakeholders.

Job description

Senior Professional Staff Member – Asia and the Indo-Pacific

The Republican Staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations seeks a Senior Professional Staff Member to lead the Chairman’s work on Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

This position will be responsible for developing and advancing legislative, oversight, and policy initiatives that strengthen U.S. national security, economic security, and global leadership. A successful candidate will serve as a key advisor on China and the Indo-Pacific and develop actionable policy recommendations for the Chairman and senior committee staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead policy development and draft legislation on U.S.-China strategic competition and U.S. policy toward the broader Indo-Pacific.
• Develop legislative and policy initiatives related to deterrence and security cooperation, U.S. alliances and partnerships, economic security, and American competitiveness.
• Conduct oversight of the Department of State and other executive branch agencies and support hearings, briefings, consideration of nominations, legislation, and other committee business.
• Monitor political, economic, security, and diplomatic developments and translate complex issues into clear, practical recommendations.
• Engage with administration officials, foreign governments, congressional offices, the private sector, outside experts, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in foreign policy, national security, Congress, the executive branch, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise on China and the Indo-Pacific.
• Strong understanding of the strategic, economic, technological, and security dimensions of U.S. competition with China.
• Excellent judgment, writing, analytical, briefing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policy, exercise independent judgment, and translate complex challenges into actionable recommendations and results.
• Experience with the legislative process is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage and take ownership of a significant policy portfolio while working collaboratively as part of a broader team.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and initiative. Candidates should be prepared, reliable, and respectful; communicate openly; support and mentor colleagues; and share a commitment to the committee’s mission and priorities.