Opportunities
Women Veterans Policy Fellow: House Veterans’ Committee, Majority
The Democratic staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs seeks a Policy Fellow to support all policy, communications and outreach activities on women veterans.
This position reports to the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Senior Policy Advisor on Women Veterans.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support and coordinate activities, including sign-on letters, drafting bills, developing key policy documents, and supporting Committee hearings and roundtables
- Support the drafting of an annual report on the activities and findings of the committee
- Track upcoming legislation and floor activity and provide analysis on bills and talking points on issues of interest to Members and staff.
- Keep Members updated on other Member priorities and cultivate good working relationships with staff at multiple levels in each Member office
- In coordination with the HVAC communications teams, support planning and execution of press, social media, and communications strategy
Requirements: Current graduate student or recent graduate in law, public policy, gender studies or related fields. Must be detail oriented. Transitioning service members and veterans are also strongly encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities, and LGBTQ candidates to apply.
This position is authorized to telework and the candidate may hold the position for up to 180 days.
All candidates are required to complete an Online Application for consideration of this position.
Staff Director – Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
SUMMARY: The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs seeks a Staff Director for the DAMA Subcommittee. The Staff Director will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of the Subcommittee, which includes oversight, policy development, and legislative efforts related to disability and pension, as well as burial and memorial benefits for veterans and their families. Specifically, the Staff Director will oversee the Compensation & Pension program of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Arlington National Cemetery, and the American Battlefield Monuments Commission.
The Subcommittee Staff Director develops and executes an oversight plan in consultation with Committee leadership, advises the Committee and Subcommittee chairs on DAMA issues, directs an oversight agenda, develops relevant legislation, plans Subcommittee hearings, and supports the Committee’s oversight and legislative activities.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Carry out robust congressional oversight of VBA C&P and NCA Programs.
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Advise Committee Chair, Subcommittee Chair, and HVAC Staff Director on matters related to veterans’ disability and burial benefits, assist in development and implementation of strategy and policy goals.
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Advance initiatives related to veterans’ military toxic exposure, including policy reform related to compensation for toxic wounds.
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Support Committee efforts to prioritize issues affecting minority veterans.
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Assist and advise on legislative initiatives and activities of the Committee, including drafting of legislation.
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Develop and execute an oversight plan, including proposed hearings, oversight letters, site visits, etc. in consultation with Committee leadership.
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Supervise Subcommittee staff and manage all aspects of Subcommittee activities and work product.
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Prepare and manage all aspects of Subcommittee oversight hearings.
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Maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate oversight activities.
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Monitor legislative needs and developments within congressional committees and on the House floor within the disability and burial benefit space.
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Draft hearing statements and floor speeches for the Committee Chair and Subcommittee chair.
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Coordinate policy oversight and investigative initiatives with other HVAC Subcommittees and relevant House Committees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Working knowledge of VBA and NCA programs.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Knowledge of the legislative process.
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Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.
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Thoroughness and careful attention to detail.
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Availability to work non-traditional hours (on occasion).
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Ability to manage and oversee a team.
Candidates will be evaluated on experience, skills, character and fitness, and how well you meet the qualifications and requirements above. In an effort to build a diverse and more inclusive work environment, the committee strongly encourages veterans, minority, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply. Salary range $105-115k, commensurate with experience.
All candidates are required to complete an online application for consideration of this position. There you can upload your resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
Internships
The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs seeks legislative or press interns. Responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting legislative research, managing and responding to constituent correspondence, attending briefings and hearings for staff, compiling press clips, drafting communications materials, and other tasks depending on the needs of the Committee and the intern’s interests.
Qualified candidates will have strong oral and written communications skills, be detail-oriented, and have a desire to help veterans and learn about the House and legislative process. In an effort to build a diverse and more inclusive work environment, the Committee strongly encourages veterans, minority, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply.
This is an unpaid, virtual internship that can be a full-time or part-time position. To apply, fill out the online form and submit a resume and cover letter at https://veterans.house.gov/contact/internship. Please include in your cover letter how many days a week you would be available to intern as well as your preferred start and end dates. Indicate in the subject line whether you are applying for a legislative or press internship. If applicants have additional questions about the internship, contact veterans.internships@mail.house.gov.