#NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter - May 28, 2025!
Abundance of Jobs + Annual Conference Details + Upcoming Events
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This week’s newsletter is loaded with fresh job opportunities, important updates on our Annual Conference, and a lineup of upcoming events across tech, defense, and national security.
Annual Conference is Rescheduled!
Mark your calendars for our Annual Conference on August 13-14, 2025 in Washington DC! This year’s event, and event details, are available exclusively to Community Members - so make sure your membership is up to date!
Events
✨June 2-4: SCSP 2025 AI+ Expo in Washington, DC
Register here! Join the Special Competitive Studies Project and 15,000 members of government, academia, and industry front runners in the nation’s capital for an exclusive, highly collaborative event where education and critical insights are shared on AI and emerging technologies.
✨June 9: EXPLORING SPACE- A Space & Military Intelligence Learning Experience
Join the SMILE Summer Camp & Runway Show from June 9–13, 2025, in Washington, DC, for a high-energy week focused on quantum intelligence, ethical social engineering, and sustainable globalization. Designed for ages 13–25 (but open to all), the camp blends learning, creativity, and tech-fueled fun — including workshops, capture-the-flag competitions, and a runway showcase.
🎟 Tickets range from day passes to full camp access.
🔒 Location details shared after registration.
✨June 10-11: AWS Summit at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Register here! Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hosting a two-day long summit in Washington, DC covering a wide range of topics and technical depth. Through workshops, keynotes, builders’ sessions and more, participate to learn how to best power your enterprise and grow your skillset.
✨June 12: Uniting the DMV Mini-Summit at National Landing Experience Center, Arlington, VA
Link to RSVP is forthcoming.
On June 12th, SVDG is teaming up with Station DC and Arlington Economic Development to host the Uniting the DMV Mini-Summit at the National Landing Experience Center. This high-energy evening will bring together 250+ leaders from across government, venture, and industry to spotlight the DMV’s untapped potential in advanced computing, cyber, defense, and more. The event will center on how regional collaboration can accelerate national security innovation—highlighting cross-sector partnerships and ecosystem assets that make the DMV a launchpad for dual-use success.
✨August 13-14: Mark your calendars for our Annual Conference on August 13-14, 2025 in Washington DC! This year’s event, and event details, are available exclusively to Community Members - so make sure your membership is up to date!
Publications & Podcasts
#NatSecGirlSquad member Caitlin Dallaire’s new podcast, The Public Service Project is great, and not simply because it includes an episode called On Costco and Brain Waves with Maggie Feldman-Piltch.
Catch Caitlin’s incredible ongoing first season on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Two new newsletters from Non-State Actress:
Main Character Energy, a free weekly round up of news stories you may have missed from around the world and why those stories matter.
The Iceberg - a twice weekly rundown for paid subscribers only.
Good News:
Jennifer Cannon’s dissertation is available on ProQuest and she’s just killing it, always.
Anne Neuberger is a Payne Fellow Stanford!
Karina Perez Molina is taking on a new adventure as the Director, Space and Spectrum Policy Center for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, and it’s super rad.
2025 Resume Book
Interested in gaining controlled access to the Resume Book? Contact us or subscribe as a Corporate Subscriber here.
Corporate Subscribers are also able to submit featured job posts to the #NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter.
#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/
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.
Baltimore Police Department
Open-Source Intelligence Analyst: Baltimore, Maryland / $64,427 - $110,756 / Contact: Amanda Pardo Eagan amanda.eagan@baltimorepolice.org
AEVEX Aerospace
Identity Intelligence Analyst Jr.: Quantico, Virginia / $27 - $27.41 USD
Design Engineer 3 Murrieta, CA $122,000 - $140,700
Academia
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo- Full-Time Lecturer AY, Philosophy, Technology Ethics San Luis Obispo. CA
APCO
Mid-Level Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Professional: Singapore
Director, Public Affairs: Rome, Italy
Associate Director, Public Affairs/Healthcare: Rome, Italy
Senior Accounting Manager Chicago, IL $120,000/year to $160,000/year
Operations Assistant, Receptionist Washington, DC $55,000/year to $65,000/year.
Senior Associate Director, Financial Services New York, NY $110,000/year to $140,000/year
Apple
PACE, Senior Regulatory Engineering Project Manager (EPM): Cupertino, California - $195,500 and $293,800
Security Software Engineering Manager, Data Protection: Cupertino, California $190,700 and $329,600
ML Software Engineer Machine Learning and AI Seattle, WA $135,400 and $250,600
Senior Staff Security Engineer - Red Team Seattle, WA $166,600 and $296,300
Software Engineer (Master Data Management), Partner Solutions and Technology Sunnyvale, CA$175,800 and $312,200
Platform Specialist, Head of Industry Chicago, IL $147,800 and $257,800
Amazon
PR Specialist, Policy Communications: Seattle, WA / Arlington, VA - $68,900/year to $147,400/year
PR Manager, AWS Security Innovation Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA, New York, NY $114,000/year to $188,500/year
PR Manager, Risk & Issues Mgmt, Devices & Services Seattle, WA $114,000/year -$188,500/year
Senior Manager, Learning Experience , AWS Data Center Learning Seattle, WA $162,900/year- $281,600/year
Amentum
Systems Administrator Peterson AFB, Colorado $105,000 to $115,000
Central Utility Plant Operator Chesterfield, MO
Work Control Admin Clerk Oklahoma City, OK
American Express:
Senior Managers New York, NY $95,805.00 - $165,000.00
Analog Devices
ESG Program Specialist: MA, Wilmington
Principal Researcher – Electrical Grid Systems Wilmington, MA
Technical Program Lead, Advanced AI Computer Architectures Boston, MA
Atlantic Council
Director, Strategic Giving: Washington, DC -$150,000 – $180,000
Director, GeoStrategy Initiative: Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington DC, Full-time. $150,000 to $190,000.
Deputy Director, Revenue Operations: Washington, DC $96,000 to $145,000
Program Assistant, European Engagement, Global Energy Center: Washington, DC- $53,000 to $59,000
Facility and Office Manager, Office of Finance and Operations Washington, DC $67,000 to $75,000
American Enterprise Institute
Events Assistant: Washington, DC $48,000 - $52,000
Communications Assistant, Economic Policy Studies Washington, DC $50,000 - $54,000
Coalitions Assistant (Outreach) Washington, DC $48,000 - $52,000
Aspen Institute
Scowcroft-Nye Fellow Washington, DC $24
Senior Associate, Live AV/Events Producer and Editor Washington, DC $72,500 - $85,000
Senior Manager, Retirement Savings Initiative Lead Washington, DC $100,000, 113,000
Social Media Intern, Aspen Policy Academy San Francisco, CA $20 per hour
American University
Director of Development, KSB Washington, DC $100,000 - $120,000/yr
Adjunct: Public Communication Division, School of Communication (Open Continuous) Washington, DC
PERIL - Deputy Director of Research Washington, DC $95,000-$110,000
Professorial Lecturer Washington, DC
Australian Embassy
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - UNNY Policy Support Officer PN TEMP Washington, D.C US$62,656 or $32.13 per hour
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Temporary Registry Chicago, IL
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Director, Strategic Communications Washington, DC $143,359 - USD$167,709
DFAT and Department of Defence - LE4 Bulk Recruitment - Corporate Officers Honolulu, Hawaii $75,175 - $87,941
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Temporary Registry Chicago, IL
Anduril
Technical Program Manager: Imaging / Connected Warfare / Mission Autonomy - Lexington, MA / Seattle, WA / Costa Mesa / $154,000 – 231,000
Division Operations, Maritime - Costa Mesa / Boston / $108,000 – 162,000
Managing Director, Head Of Growth, Tactical Recon & Strike - DC / Costa Mesa / Atlanta / $232,000 – 348,000
Business Operations Associate, Facilities - Costa Mesa, CA / $124,000 - $186,000
Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Surface Platform - Lexington, MA / Costa Mesa, CA / $128,000 - $192,000
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, UAV - Seattle, WA - $168,000 - 252,000 USD / year
Director Of Operations, Warfighter Systems - various - $190,000 - 285,000 USD / year
Head Of Operations, Air Defense - Various - $190,000 - 285,000 USD / year
Head Of Growth, Warfighter Systems - DC -$168,000 - 252,000 USD / year
Director, SOCOM Business Development, Electromagnetic Warfare - Costa Mesa, CA -$168,000 - 252,000 USD / year
Battlespace Awareness: Costa Mesa - $161,500 - $242,250 USD
Product Manager, Autonomous Surveillance Systems - Various locations - $142,000 - 213,000 USD / year
Electromechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare - Various Locations - $120,000 - 213,000 USD
Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems - Various $100,000 - 186,000 USD / year
Senior Program Manager - Maneuver Dominance - Costa Mesa - $190,000 - $285,000 USD
Mechanical Engineer - High Speed Missiles - Costa Mesa $120,000 - 213,000
Air Defense - Staff Mission Software Engineer - Costa Mesa, California - $196,000 - $294,000 USD
Senior Software Engineer, Maneuver Dominance - Costa Mesa $168,000 - $252,000 USD
Senior Director, Advanced Effects Growth - Costa Mesa, CA $190,000 - $285,000
AWS
Director, Analyst Relations Seattle, WA $196,9000- $293,000
Senior Business Analyst Nashville, TN $106,400- $185,000
Business Analyst Several locations, $66,900- $143,100/year
Manager, Public Policy, External Engagement: Arlington, VA
Finance Manager, Finance and Business Integration: Austin, Tx
Principal, AWS Federal & Congressional Affairs, AWS PP, Americas Washington, DC $148,300- $245,200
Security Engineer, Kuiper Security Redmond, WA $136,000/year- $212,800/year
Security Engineer, Payments Security Seattle, WA $136,000/year- $212,800/year
Senior Security Intelligence Specialist, AWS Security, AWS Security Arlington, VA
BAE
Intelligence FMV Analyst: McLean, Virginia - $63,653 - $108,210
Automated Software Test Engineer: San Diego, CA & Durham, NC $75570 - $128480
Senior OSINT Team Lead: Reston, VA $95106 - $161680
Bank of America
Associate/VP - Quant Strategist, Global Sustainable Finance New York, NY
Private Client Advisor Houston, TX
Credit Associate – Global Corporate and Investment Banking - Energy Houston, TX
Associate Director - Bank of America Experience Design San Francisco, CA
British Embassy
Fellowship Program- The Cohan Group Compensation varies and is commensurate with skills and experience level.Base salary: $80,000/year – $95,000/year
Center for European Policy Studies
Research Assistant/Researcher in Tech Policy
Clean Energy Buyer's Association
Associate, Global Programs, Markets & Policy Washington, DC $75,000-$90,000
Director, Global Programs Washington, DC $155,000-$170,000.
VP, Government and Community Relations New York, NY $200-300,000
Senior Major Gifts Officer New York, NY : $170,000-$190,000
Associate, Global Programs, Education & Training Washington, DC $75,000-$90,000
Associate, Communications Atlanta, GA $82,000 - $95,000
Vice President of Client Service Brentwood, TN
That is just a fourth of our curated job list!