Date Posted:
October 14, 2026
Position Title:
Foreign Policy Advisor
Office/Company:
Rep. Sara Jacobs
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-51
Job Number:
MEM-299-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
SaraJacobs.Resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Temporary Staff
Job Type:
Full-Time
Description:
The Office of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) is seeking a temporary Foreign Policy
Advisor to serve full-time and in person in the Washington, D.C. office through March 2027, with possibility of extended employment based on office needs.
Responsibilities:
The Foreign Policy Advisor will support the Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Africa and help manage the Congresswoman’s broader foreign policy portfolio. Priority areas include Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, foreign assistance, and security assistance. • Representing the Congresswoman in meetings with constituents, advocacy organizations, policy experts, and foreign officials, and briefing the Congresswoman and Staff Director on key takeaways and recommended follow-up
• Attending briefings with the Department of State and other relevant federal agencies and supporting oversight of U.S. foreign policy priorities
• Supporting preparation for subcommittee hearings, including developing hearing strategy, drafting suggested questions and talking points for Democratic Member offices, and assisting with witness identification, interviews, and selection
• Drafting memos, talking points, and other briefing materials for the Congresswoman ahead of official meetings, hearings, briefings, and events
• Drafting, reviewing, and advancing legislation, oversight letters, and other congressional correspondence related to the Congresswoman’s foreign policy priorities
• Monitoring political, security, humanitarian, and diplomatic developments in priority regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa, and advising the Congresswoman and Staff Director on relevant developments and policy options
• Preparing for and staffing the Congresswoman in meetings with senior administration officials, foreign dignitaries, policy experts, advocates, and constituents
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant policy experience on Capitol Hill or at a federal agency, including the Department of State or USAID. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, sound political and policy judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. A willingness to work non-standard hours, particularly when the House is in session, is essential.
Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to SaraJacobs.Resumes@mail.house.gov with “Foreign Policy Advisor – [Last Name]” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls or drop-bys, please.
Other:
The Office of Congresswoman Jacobs 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 or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law.
