Date Posted:
November 11, 2026
Position Title:
Military Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Rep. John Garamendi
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-08
Job Number:
HoR-610-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
ca08.jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congressman Garamendi seeks a Military Legislative Assistant to join the legislative team in his Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Leading the Congressman’s House Armed Services Committee work, drafting legislation, researching and advising the Member on policy issues, making vote recommendations, staffing the Member in hearings and meetings, working closely with the district team and key stakeholders on issues affecting the district, and other tasks as required.
Qualifications:
Prior military or government experience, extensive legislative or policy background on national security issues, a history of working as part of a team, and a demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to achieve intended outcomes.
Instructions:
Send a cover letter, resume, two references, and one writing sample as a single PDF file with ‘Military Legislative Assistant – Name’ in the subject line.
Other:
The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
