National Security Advisor (DC)
National Security Advisor (DC)
The Office of Senator-elect Adam Schiff is seeking a National Security Advisor to serve as principal advisor on all national security, intelligence, and foreign policy issues. Deep experience across the Executive Branch and the U.S. Congress, a network of national security relationships, and an interest in not only building out a portfolio of issues, but also working on existing priorities, is required for this senior-level position. The portfolio will also include defense and veterans policy. Oversight experience and California ties are a plus, and should be noted. Must either hold an active security clearance, or the ability to attain one.
TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume to CASenateJobs@gmail.com with the subject line, [Last Name, First Name]; “National Security Advisor”. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising the Senator-elect about issues around the globe, representing the Senator-elect in meetings with high-level representatives, developing new and existing policy priorities with an eye towards bipartisan success, and working with stakeholders both in state and DC to advance policy priorities. Additionally, the National Security Advisor will be a thought partner for the Senator-elect on all areas involving foreign policy and national security, with a particular focus on the Middle East, Europe, China, human rights, transnational repression, technology and/or democracy issues. 8-12 years of experience are required in government and public policy.
Job Requirements
Deep experience across the Executive Branch and the U.S. Congress, a network of national security relationships, and an interest in not only building out a portfolio of issues, but also working on existing priorities, is required for this senior-level position. The portfolio will also include defense and veterans policy. Oversight experience and California ties are a plus, and should be noted. Must either hold an active security clearance, or the ability to attain one.
Location:
Washington, DC
Salary:
This is a full-time in-person position. Salary commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for all Senate employee benefits. Senator Schiff’s office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.
TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume to CASenateJobs@gmail.com with the subject line, [Last Name, First Name]; “National Security Advisor”. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Schiff for Senate is an equal employment opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of an individual’s protected characteristic, including without limitation, an individual’s race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military veteran status, family status, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local laws. Schiff for Senate’s equal employment opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, such as hiring, promotion and demotion, discharge, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training opportunities. Schiff for Senate does not tolerate harassment or discrimination in the workplace based upon any of the foregoing protected characteristics. In the event an employee or applicant believes that any of these policies may have been violated, he or she should promptly report the incident to a supervisor or the organization’s equal employment opportunity officer.