Date Posted:
June 9, 2026
Position Title:
Defense and Economic Development Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Hon. Mary Gay Scanlon
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
PA-05
Job Number:
HoR-288-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$72,000 - $77,000
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon seeks a detail-oriented individual with technical expertise in defense, labor, and economic policy to serve as Legislative Assistant in her Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Developing legislative proposals and strategy, drafting and editing legislation; Tracking and evaluating legislation; Preparing memos, floor statements, and remarks; Representing the office with stakeholders and constituents, and maintaining collaborative relationships with district stakeholders and in-district staff; Tracking relevant news related to their issue areas and providing analysis and recommendations to the Member.
Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Legislative Assistant and/or working on the issues in the portfolio is preferred. Qualified candidates should have strong writing skills, effective time management, and experience in strategic planning.
Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume (PDF), cover letter, one writing sample, and one document demonstrating policy expertise (bill text/proposal, one-pager, congressional letter, etc.) to employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov with "Legislative Assistant - [Your Name]" in the subject line.
Other:
Congresswoman Scanlon's office provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
