Legislative Assistant, Commerce, Science, Technology - Washington, D.C.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, an incoming member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST) Committee, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Legislative Assistant to lead a diverse portfolio including telecommunications, technology, consumer protection, and research and development issues. This senior legislative position will lead the Senator’s work on CST. Additional responsibilities across their portfolio include developing and executing a legislative and oversight agenda in coordination with the Legislative Director; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legislation, amendments, and memoranda; monitoring and analyzing key policy developments; and managing the process for nominations related to their portfolio before the Commerce Committee and other related nominations. Candidates must have excellent writing and analytic skills, and prior experience or knowledge working on telecom, tech, consumer protection, and R&D issues. Previous Hill experience, a JD degree from an accredited law school, and Delaware ties are preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience. The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples as separate PDF files.