Emerge Talent
Senior Policy Advisor – National Security & Defense
Emerge Talent, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Policy Advisor – National Security & Defense
Senior Policy Advisor – National Security & Defense
Location: Washington, D.C.
A leading federal affairs and public policy team is seeking a
Senior Policy Advisor
with more than ten years of experience in
national security and defense policy
to join its
bipartisan lobbying and public policy practice . This is a high-impact, client-facing role for a senior professional who brings both policy fluency and government experience to the table.
What You’ll Do You’ll advise corporate and institutional clients on legislative, regulatory, and policy strategies in the national security and defense sectors.
Monitoring and analyzing legislation, appropriations, and regulatory activity related to defense, security, and supply chain issues
Developing and executing advocacy strategies before Congress, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies
Drafting policy briefs, client memos, talking points, and communications
Advising clients on the national security implications of federal procurement, foreign investment, export controls, and industrial base policy
Supporting clients through the full spectrum of defense budget and authorization cycles
What We’re Looking For 10+ years of experience in national security policy, legislative affairs, or defense strategy.
Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred, particularly with relevant committees of jurisdiction (e.g., HASC, SASC, Appropriations, Intelligence).
Experience with an executive branch agency involved in national security policy (e.g., DoD, DHS, State, or NSC) is a strong plus and may substitute for Hill experience.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD or Master’s degree highly preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinker with a client-first approach and collaborative mindset.
Familiarity with legislative process, regulatory frameworks, and national security compliance requirements.
Why This Role? Join a prestigious, full-service policy team that combines legal, lobbying, and regulatory expertise to deliver strategic outcomes for top-tier clients. You’ll work alongside a bipartisan group of respected professionals, including former members of Congress, military officers, and senior federal officials. The work is dynamic, mission-driven, and at the center of issues that define national security strategy and innovation.
Do you have at least 10 years of experience working on national security or defense policy, including experience with legislation, federal budget processes, or regulatory frameworks?
Have you worked on Capitol Hill (e.g., for a congressional committee or member) or in a national security-related executive branch agency (e.g., DoD, DHS, State, NSC)?
Do you hold a bachelor’s degree, and do you also hold an advanced degree (e.g., JD, Master’s) or are you currently pursuing one?
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A leading federal affairs and public policy team is seeking a
Senior Policy Advisor
with more than ten years of experience in
national security and defense policy
to join its
bipartisan lobbying and public policy practice . This is a high-impact, client-facing role for a senior professional who brings both policy fluency and government experience to the table.
What You’ll Do You’ll advise corporate and institutional clients on legislative, regulatory, and policy strategies in the national security and defense sectors.
Monitoring and analyzing legislation, appropriations, and regulatory activity related to defense, security, and supply chain issues
Developing and executing advocacy strategies before Congress, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies
Drafting policy briefs, client memos, talking points, and communications
Advising clients on the national security implications of federal procurement, foreign investment, export controls, and industrial base policy
Supporting clients through the full spectrum of defense budget and authorization cycles
What We’re Looking For 10+ years of experience in national security policy, legislative affairs, or defense strategy.
Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred, particularly with relevant committees of jurisdiction (e.g., HASC, SASC, Appropriations, Intelligence).
Experience with an executive branch agency involved in national security policy (e.g., DoD, DHS, State, or NSC) is a strong plus and may substitute for Hill experience.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD or Master’s degree highly preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinker with a client-first approach and collaborative mindset.
Familiarity with legislative process, regulatory frameworks, and national security compliance requirements.
Why This Role? Join a prestigious, full-service policy team that combines legal, lobbying, and regulatory expertise to deliver strategic outcomes for top-tier clients. You’ll work alongside a bipartisan group of respected professionals, including former members of Congress, military officers, and senior federal officials. The work is dynamic, mission-driven, and at the center of issues that define national security strategy and innovation.
Do you have at least 10 years of experience working on national security or defense policy, including experience with legislation, federal budget processes, or regulatory frameworks?
Have you worked on Capitol Hill (e.g., for a congressional committee or member) or in a national security-related executive branch agency (e.g., DoD, DHS, State, NSC)?
Do you hold a bachelor’s degree, and do you also hold an advanced degree (e.g., JD, Master’s) or are you currently pursuing one?
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