Legistlative Aide - Armed Services

Senator Tim Sheehy seeks to hire a proactive, resourceful individual responsible for developing and executing legislation on national security issues. Your insights and strategic mindset will help guide Senator Sheehy as he works to strengthen and support our Armed Services. Applicants must have a military background, experience on the Hill, legislative process, and national security experience, preferably with existing security clearance.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Acquire an in-depth understanding of topics related to national defense budget, defense industry, and the Department of Defense.
• Conduct research and draft form letters to respond to general constituent correspondence; draft individualized responses to letters that cannot be answered with a standard form letter.
• Provide voting recommendations on topics related to defense and foreign policy
• Manage a smaller policy portfolio, monitor developments within assigned portfolios, committees, and on the Senate floor.
• Form and advance legislative proposals; draft, analyze, and track amendments and legislation on the Senate and House floors; develop recommendations for votes and co-sponsorship of bills.
• Prepare the senator for hearings and meetings by writing background reports and memoranda, briefing them on current issues or legislation, and staffing them at committee hearings and executive sessions.
• Write talking points, floor statements, and remarks.
• Represent the senator in meetings with constituents, external private and public sector stakeholders, and relevant congressional staff; liaise with committee and agency staff.
• Travel with the senator regionally and internationally as necessary.
• Must exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under high pressure and time-based conditions.

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years of national security and legislative experience.
• BA or BS in relevant field of study.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience working with veterans or servicemembers and providing constituent services.
• Demonstrated success at advancing policy initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of defense authorizations, appropriations, and coalition building.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills that value service, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Strong time management skills and ability to write quickly under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Veteran Preferred.
• Security clearance preferred.