#NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter - January 21, 2025
What Comes Next, #NSGSCon 2025, Jobs, + Stuff
BLUF
Some information on what’s next for #NatSecGirlSquad after the break. Also, we’re less than two months away from #NSGSCon 2025, and more than halfway sold out. Check out the agenda and get your tickets - including single-day tickets - now.
#NatSecGirlSquad Going Forward
A quick reminder, since we’ve received a TON of inquiries over the last 24 hours:
#NatSecGirlSquad builds and support competent diversity in national security and defense. Membership and participation is open to everyone who abides by and agrees to our Code of Conduct which is summarized as:
-Be kind.
-Don’t commit treason.
#NatSecGirlSquad isn’t bipartisan, it’s apolitical.
We are a community of national security, defense, law enforcement, and intelligence professionals from across the apparatus. Government, private sector, civil society, international organizations, academic institutions. This was true 10 years ago when we started. It was true 5 years ago at the height of COVID, and it is true today. Nothing has changed except the purple in my hair is covering a little more grey, the team is bigger, and the community has expanded.
-Maggie Feldman-Piltch, #NatSecGirlSquad Founder
#NSGSCon Link Summary
Women in National Security in Public
Event Requests
Looking for a panelist or event speaker? Look no further than #NatSecGirlSquad! In addition to using the Listserv and Herd Mentality, submit a request for Newsletter inclusion to the #NatSecGirlSquad Operations Team.
Media Inquiries
On a deadline? The Ops Team is always standing by to help connect the media with #NatSecGirlSquad members with relevant expertise. You can reply directly to this newsletter or send an email to media@unicornstrategies.com
#NatSecGirlSquad Members in the News and Making Moves
2025 Resume Book
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Corporate Subscribers are also able to submit featured job posts to the #NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter.
Job Openings
A curated list of roles, freelance opportunities, and other paid options from across the #NatSecGirlSquad ecosystem, shared with the Team directly. We always include the salary range and offer a direct POC whenever possible.
Members of the community can share openings on their own behalf on the OpenSource Listserv. We strongly recommend including the salary range, but this information is not required for listserv postings.
#NatSecGirlSquad Tagged Intros on LinkedIn
Keep an eye on the #NatSecGirlSquad tag across LinkedIn - and use it as an opportunity to reach out to one another!
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7025651/
From #NatSecGirlSquad Partners
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Diplomatic Security Service
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), is currently accepting applications for the Foreign Service: Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent (FP-2501-06) and the Foreign Service: Security Technical Specialist (0856) positions. DSS is committed to creating a workforce that represents the diversity of America and aims to attract talent with a wide array of experiences! If you’re interested in traveling worldwide safeguarding diplomats, don’t hesitate to reach out to a recruiter at dsscareers@state.gov!
National Geospatial Agency (NGA)
Long-time #NatSecGirlSquad partner NGA is hiring for Summer 2025 interns! Full details from Kenny Rios' post from LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-rios/); Kenny has been an active member of #NSGS for nearly 10 years so take him up on the offer to chat!
TRM Labs
Forward Deployed Engineer - US National Security. Washington D.C. The estimated base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $275,000.
Assorted Mission-Driven Business
Motive International, LLC. General Interest Application.
Irregular Warfare Researchers (Call for Expression of Interest) by Motive International, LLC - Washington DC!
Red Team Operator by Barclays. Remote - Washington, DC
RTI International has a large assortment of open roles!
Shield AI has multiple career opportunities. Find them all here!
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (military). San Diego CA, Pensacola FL, Great Lakes IL, & Norfolk VA. $59,966 - $88,786 per year.
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Associate Director, Forward Defense: Atlantic Council Headquarters – Washington, DC, Full-time. $65,000 to $87,000 per year.
Director, GeoStrategy Initiative: Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington DC, Full-time. $150,000 to $190,000.
Growth Family Jobs (BD, Sales, Contracting)
City Innovate (gov procurement) - Sales Development Representative - Remote. $65k-$85K Base + commission, depending on experience.
Apple (Big Tech) - US Federal Government Account Executive - Defense & Intelligence - DC $134,100 and $201,700
Defense Unicorns (defense technology) - VP of Sales - Remote, USA $230,000 - $300,000 USD
Govini (government analytics) - Field Marketing Specialist - Arlington, VA
Hadean (AI-based computing platforms) - Pre-sales Engineer - DC
Microsoft (Big Tech) - Air Force Sales Leader - DMV Area $130,000 - $217,600
SandboxAQ (quantum technology) - Senior Business Development Lead - AQNav - Remote, USA $248k - $332k per year
Strider (supply chain security) - Director Of Sales - South Jordan, UT
Strategy & Ops Family Jobs (Biz Ops, People, CoS, Finance)
K2 Space (large satellites) - Head of Production - Los Angeles, CA. $150,000 - $215,000 + equity in the company.
Airspace Systems (time-critical logistics) - US Semicon Operations Manager - Carlsbad, CA $80-90K
Anduril (autonomy) - Business Operations Manager / Analyst - Costa Mesa $150,000 - $225,000 USD
Shield AI (AI pilot) - Chief of Staff to VP, Engineering - Dallas
Strider (supply chain security) - International Marketing Manager - South Jordan, UT
Vannevar Labs (nonkinetic software) - Mission Strategist - Sensing - Remote $120,000 - 200,000 USD / year
Varda Space (space manufacturing) - Director of Portfolio Strategy - El Segundo $140,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
Product Family Jobs (Product, Program, Success)
Astranis (communications satellites) - Product Growth Manager - San Francisco, CA. $140,000—$170,000 USD.
Palantir (big data analytics) - Product Designer - US Government - Palo Alto, CA. $105,000 - $175,000/year.
Hermeus (hypersonic aircraft) - Program Manager - LA $159,000 - $215,000 a year
Raft (digital consulting) - Head Of Product Marketing - McLean, VA
Saronic (autonomous vessels) - Program Manager - Autonomous Surface Vessels - DC
Shift5 (onboard OT observability) - Technical Product Marketing Manager - Rosslyn, VA / Remote $125,000 - 175,000 USD / year
Vannevar Labs (non-kinetic software) - Technical Program Manager - RF/Sensing - Remote $120,000-$200,000 + equity + 401K match
Engineering - Hardware
Hadrian (manufacturing automation) - Frontend Software Engineer - Los Angeles, CA. $150,000 - $275,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).
Shield AI (AI pilot) - Staff Software Engineer, Frontend/Full Stack and Staff Software Engineer, APIs & Infrastructure - San Diego, CA. $155,000 - $232,000 a year.
Computer Engineer - Full-time, May be filled in various FAA duty locations. $47,813 - $155,403 per year
Electronics Engineer- Full-time, May be filled in various FAA duty locations. $47,813 - $155,403 per year
Security Engineer: New York, NY. $125,000 - 180,000.
Amidon Heavy Industries (autonomous underwater vehicles) - Electrical Engineer - El Segundo
Apex Space (satellite busses) - Deployed Engineer - LA $115,000 - $145,000 a year
Capella Space (earth observation) - Manufacturing Engineer / Electronics - Louisville, CO $90,000 - 118,850 USD / year
Freeform (building solutions) - Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hawthorne, CA $75,000 - 200,000 USD / year
K2 Space (spacecraft design) - Senior Mechanical Engineer (avionics) - LA $100,000 - 175,000 USD / year
Assistant Director for Support, GLOBSEC GeoTech Center at the GLOBSEC US Foundation: Washington , Full-time
Federal Government
Associate at Washington Office - Washington D.C. $50,000 - 75,000 + benefits and bonus!
Reminder: USAJobs is not your enemy. Check out OPM’s free interactive trainings, webinars, and hiring events on how to get the most out of the platform we all love to hate.
Returning Candidate?
Fellow/Senior Fellow for Climate Change Policy - New York or D.C: $125,000 – $225,000 depending on experience
Research Associate, Africa Policy Studies - New York: $55,000 – $58,000 depending on experience
Associate Director/Deputy Director, Media Relations - D.C.: $75,000 to $90,000 per year for associate director level, depending on experience or $90,000 to $115,000 per year for deputy director level, depending on experience
US Senator-Elect Job Opportunities Directory: Elissa Slotkin
Council on Foreign Relations - Job Opportunities!
FBI
Special Agent: Full-time, $97,300 - $125,544 per year.
Forensic Accountant: Full-time $82,764 - $153,354 per year.
Multimedia Specialist: San Diego, California - GS 7: $55,836 - $107,421 per year
Department of Defense
Foreign Affairs Specialist: Pentagon, Arlington, VA. $117,962 - $191,900 per year
Department of Treasury
Policy Advisor in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes: Washington, D.C. $68,405 - $153,354 per year.
Department of Transportation
Economist - DIRECT HIRE: Location Negotiable After Selection ,$72,553 - $134,435 per year
Department of State
Attention future diplomats, the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) registration window is now open until January 30, 2025! Select a test date between February 8 – February 15, 2025, and take the first step towards your dream career in international relations!
You can view the FSO 5 Step Selection Process here: https://lnkd.in/e3eXpp4w
Begin your application here: https://lnkd.in/eusRSAGx
Foreign Affairs Officer: Washington DC - $142,488 - $185,234 per year.
Commissions, Think Tanks, and Academia
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. Detail opportunities for current federal employees.
Part-Time, Freelance, and Fellowship Opportunities
Pallas Foundation, Fellowship Program: We're excited to announce that our application window for Spring 2025 is open from October 17 - July 29th.
Center for National Security at Fordham Law, CNS Morning Brief Writer/Editor. $100 - $125 / brief.
2025 Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leaders Program: The program is geared towards young professionals in the first 5-10 years of their career with demonstrated experience in national security and/or foreign policy. Applicants outside of the DC area are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that members of the class are required to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder) and must have primary residence within the U.S. for the length of the term.
United States Postal Service: Sign-up for real time hiring alerts!
Intern & Scholarship Opportunities
United States Internship Opportunities Bulletin
Astranis (communications satellites) - Harness Design Engineer Intern - San Francisco, CA
Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies Fellow: Washington D.C.
Nominal (engineering data) - Software Engineer Internship - New York City, NY
Red Cell (venture studio) - Graduate Cyber Practice Internship / Operations Internship - Tysons Corner / DC
Sierra Space (space infrastructure) - Test Engineering Intern - Louisville, CO
Virtual Support Group: Afghanistan Volunteers: Applications are due by January 31st!
Women in National Security in Public
Event Requests
Looking for a panelist or event speaker? Look no further than #NatSecGirlSquad! In addition to using the Listserv and Herd Mentality, submit a request for Newsletter inclusion to the #NatSecGirlSquad Operations Team.
Media Inquiries
On a deadline? The Ops Team is always standing by to help connect the media with #NatSecGirlSquad members with relevant expertise. You can reply directly to this newsletter or send an email to media@unicornstrategies.com
Publishing Opportunities
#NatSecGirlSquad is opening the floodgates (we hope!) to publish original work from the Community! Learn more about the submission guidelines here.
In case you missed the virtual information session on the process. You can watch the Zoom Recording:
