Date Posted:
May 14, 2026
Position Title:
Military Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
DE-JR
Job Number:
0888
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Office of Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester seeks a highly motivated and experienced Military Legislative Assistant to lead a portfolio including national security, defense, veterans affairs, and foreign policy issues. Previous Hill experience, military service, and Delaware ties are preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities across the portfolio include developing and executing a legislative agenda in coordination with the Legislative Director; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legislation, amendments, and memoranda; working with stakeholders; and monitoring and analyzing key policy developments.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as prior experience or knowledge working on national security, defense, veterans affairs, and foreign policy issues.
Instructions:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples combined into a single PDF document. The Office will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Other:
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.