Date Posted:
June 10, 2026
Position Title:
Strategy & Policy Associate
Office/Company:
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-08081
Reports To:
Location:
Arlington, VA
Contact:
Salary:
$55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Supports priority legislative and regulatory policy activities, internal cross-functional strategic initiatives, and external engagements with industry and government through research insights, quality written products, and stakeholder coordination.Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (50%), Strategic Initiatives (25%), Member Engagement (15%), Administrative Support (10%)Bachelor’s degree required, 1+ years in a relevant role, including internship experience, volunteer experience, or equivalent military time in service preferred
Responsibilities:
• Track, understand, and summarize provisions in relevant legislation, regulation, and strategy documents that impact NDIA and the defense industrial base.
• Author original articles on a rotating basis for National Defense magazine’s “Policy Points” column.
• Work with Strategy & Policy team members to draft and distribute policy position documents to relevant Members of Congress and other stakeholders on NDIA’s legislative priorities.
• Coordinate with NDIA’s membership to draft and submit comments for proposed government regulations.
• Contribute to NDIA’s thought leadership by researching and writing products that form the foundation of the Association’s priorities, policy positions, and public messaging.
• Identify opportunities to bolster the policy work and public profile of NDIA stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, with strong written and oral communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work closely with staff across all levels of the organization, with all levels of leadership, and within a diverse organization.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on projects, from conception to completion, with little oversight.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, maturity, and trust.
• Ability to multi-task, think critically, and problem solve individually and as part of a team.
Instructions:
Please include Resume and Cover Letter
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
