Date Posted:
September 9, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant: Defense, Foreign Policy, and Veterans Affairs
Office/Company:
Sen. John Fetterman
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
PA-SR
Job Number:
1159
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Location:
Washington, DC
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Legislative Assistant
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Description:
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is seeking a Legislative Assistant to support the Senator’s Defense, Foreign Policy, and Veterans Affairs portfolios.
Responsibilities:
include developing, monitoring, and managing legislation; engaging with stakeholders and federal agencies; briefing and advising on geopolitical trends, global conflicts, and national security threats; supporting Pennsylvania’s defense industrial base; and drafting memos and talking points.This is not an entry level position. Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, possess exceptional writing and research skills, be adept at articulating complex policies clearly and concisely, be able to prioritize competing projects, and work well in a team-oriented environment. Previous Hill experience and a public policy background are preferred. The selected candidate will be expected to hold or obtain a Top Secret security clearance.Senator Fetterman is deeply committed to shaping an office full of experiences, perspectives and walks of life. The office is an
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opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time.
