Special Assistant for National Security

Reports to: SVP for National Security and International Policy

Department: National Security Policy

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary:

The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for a Special Assistant for National Security. The National Security Special Assistant will be largely responsible for organizing meetings and events, managing schedules, researching national security policy issues, proofreading, and editing documents. The Assistant will also assist other members of the National Security department under the direction of the Senior Vice President.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide administrative, management, and research support for the Senior Vice President for National Security and International Policy
  • Prepare analytical, comparative critiques of national security policy in coordination with the Center’s NSIP team
  • File, proofread, and edit documents
  • Exercise judgment on priority of messages, meetings, and incoming materials from principals and others
  • Write weekly e-newsletter compiling the Center’s columns, backgrounders, and talking points dealing with national security
  • Provide logistical support for team meetings, delivery of materials to Capitol Hill, and events, including assisting with set-up, registration, and break down
  • Serve as the team’s intern coordinator, reviewing applications, interviewing, hiring, and supervising interns
  • Serve as team point person for the rest of the Center and outside groups

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of U.S. foreign and national security policy
  • Knowledge of issues related to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and terrorism preferred
  • Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Ability to plan ahead, prioritize, and organize in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
  • Ability to work long hours on occasion
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Word, LexisNexis, Excel, and the Internet
  • Team player
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations a plus

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.AmericanProgress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.AmericanProgressAction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: Jobs@AmericanProgress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
Attn: Human Resources Department
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – National Security Policy Search
Washington, DC 20005

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