The #NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter - April 8th, 2024
This month's free full preview featuring events, speaking and publishing opportunities, #NatSecGirlSquad Members in the News and on the Move, job opportunities, and more.
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This week’s issue is the April free full preview. It includes the latest #NSGPod episode, a ton of events, speaking and publishing opportunities, and so much more. Also, don't look directly at the eclipse!
Link Summary
All the submission, share, and access links in one place
Upcoming Community Events:
April 9: Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships is hosting the 2024 Central Region Virtual Conference on Tuesday, April 9 at 9:00am. After you register, you will receive more information including a link to attend.
April 10: Treasury’s- Writing your Federal Resume: Hoested Online 1:00-2:30 pm EST. Come Grow With Us! This presentation was designed to help applicants understand the federal resume.
April 11: SENTEON CTF: Dry Run, 8am – 10am Mountain Time. Join the hackerverse in the World Hacking Games! These CTFs are a fun and engaging way to test and develop your cyber skills. Contact Sebastian Ewald: se@unicornstrategies.com for more info.
April 11: Every month, APSIA offers an introductory webinar with best practices in applying for graduate school. We will answer questions about: selecting a graduate program, preparing an application, paying for school, career opportunities, and more! Find the full list at www.apsia.org/events
April 16: Grad School focused on National Security and Global Threats
April 18: SENTEON CTF: Live Recording, 8am – 10am Mountain Time. Join the hackerverse in the World Hacking Games! These CTFs are a fun and engaging way to test and develop your cyber skills. Contact Sebastian Ewald: se@unicornstrategies.com for more info.
April 18: Grad School focused on Diplomacy and International Cooperation
April 22: Gender Bender Brunch & Networking, Social Engineering CTF, by The Hive Social Garden.
April 29: NatSecGirlSquad Info Session on Submitting Original Written Work. Virtual - Monday, April 29 from 11:30am to 12:30pm ET. Register here!
May 7: Grad School focused on Global Development and Conflict Resolution
May 9: Grad School focused on Social Justice, Human Rights, and Law
May 10: Every month, APSIA offers an introductory webinar with best practices in
applying for graduate school. We will answer questions about: selecting a graduate program, preparing an application, paying for school, career opportunities, and more! Find the full list at www.apsia.org/events
May 17: RAND Policy Intensive: National Security. Public Service Employees and Fellows: $350 (discounted rate General Tuition: $1000 (scholarships available). Priority application deadline is April 1. The final application deadline is April 14.
May 19 - 21: Foreign Policy For American 2024 Annual Leadership Summit. Referral Code: KB. POC: Summit@FP4America.org / Register here!
June 4: Every month, APSIA offers an introductory webinar with best practices in
applying for graduate school. We will answer questions about: selecting a graduate program, preparing an application, paying for school, career opportunities, and more! Find the full list at www.apsia.org/events
June 13: Cyber Civil Defense Summit 2024 Foundation in Washington DC. From 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Register Here!
June 21: The Benjamin Tallmadge Dinner by Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation. Purchase Tickets Here.
June 25 - 28: Joint Women's Leadership Symposium by the Sea Services Leadership Association. Registration is now open!
July 26: One-stop-shop to meet dozens of top schools of international affairs and policy at the online APSIA Graduate School Fair. Whether you’ve just started your search or have a shortlist in mind, representatives of APSIA’s top international affairs and public policy graduate schools can help you navigate the admissions process. Learn more at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/apsia/e/zqpMp
Find More Events: https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/Events
Speaking Opportunities
#NSGPod
The #NSGPod is looking for guests! A great opportunity to highlight your work, dig into a topic or issue you want to speak on, and building your speaking and media skills. Sign Up
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, beginning 6 May! Learn more about the submission guidelines here and join us on April 29th for a virtual information session on the process!
#NatSecGirlSquad Members in the News and Making Moves
Caitlin Dallaire, Peacekeeping Advisor at the State Department was on High-Heeled Diplomacy!
Alexandra Helfgott and Kate Bell are both celebrating some big graduate school acceptances and well-deserved scholarship offers. Yay!
Cara Abercrombie was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Acquisition!
Valerie Kennedy spoke at the UN Security Council, walking the group through dramatic evidence of state-led money laundering and follow on crimes. Her presentation drew intense scrutiny from the Russian delegation, bringing the Ukrainian-American one step closer to her 2024 goal of being PNG’d by Putin. Slava Ukraini!
#NSGPod
Dr. Paul Angelo joined
to talk the future of US security assistance through the lens of the past - with some help from his new book From Peril to Partnership: US Security Assistance and the Bid to Stabilize Colombia and Mexico
2024 Resume Book
Add your resume to the Community Resume Book and get yourself in front of hiring managers at federal agencies like CISA, State Department, DIA, and NGA, mission-driven businesses like Anduril, BAE, Guidehouse, and TRM Labs, and be top-of-mind for various opportunities and recommendations directly from the #NatSecGirlSquad Team.
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.
Paid Opportunities
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.
From #NatSecGirlSquad Partners
Anduril
POC: sf@natsecgirlsquad.com for more info.
Chief Engineer, Intelligence Systems. Washington DC. $224,000—$336,000 USD.
Program Manager, Land Systems. Costa Mesa. $132,000—$240,000 USD.
Robotics Software Engineering Intern. Costs Mesa.
BAE
POC: sf@natsecgirlsquad.com for more info.
Diplomatic Security Service
POC: sf@natsecgirlsquad.com for more info.
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!
William D. Clark, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship. Two-year graduate fellowship program for individuals who want to pursue a masters degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Special Agent. Deadline: 29 April.
Guidehouse
POC: Derek Stancliffe
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!
Mettle Ops
RAND
Research Project Manager, Homeland Security Research Division (HSRD). Washington, DC (DC Metro Area) / Pittsburgh, PA / Santa Monica, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area) - Hybrid. Project Manager 1: $73,700 - $109,400 Project Manager 2: $85,700 - $127,500.
Defense and Security Researcher. Washington, DC (DC Metro Area) / Pittsburgh, PA / Santa Monica, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area). Associate Researcher: $94,800 - $148,350 Full Researcher: $109,600 - $181,075 Senior Researcher: $145,500 - $251,175.
Bilt Rewards
POC: KT S.S: kt+nsgs@biltreward.33mail.com
Security Engineer. In Office, NYC. Referral - Kt. S. 125,000-180,000. Deadline: 4/15/2024
It Helpdesk Support. In Office, NYC. Referral- Kt . 80,000-110,000. Deadline: 4/15/2024
TRM Labs
Senior Manager, Data Science. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $195,000 - $250,000 plus locality pay. Potential for equity.
Engineering Manager, Data Platform. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $230,000 - $250,000. Potential for equity.
Senior Engineering Manager, Core Ingestion. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $250,000 - $275,000. Potential for equity.
Senior or Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range: Senior Engineer: $200,000 - $230,000. Staff Engineer: $240,000 - $270,000.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $170,000 - $220,000. Potential for equity.
Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain Infrastructure. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $200,000 - $230,000. Potential for equity.
Senior Software Engineer, ML Developer Experience. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $200,000 - $230,000. Potential for equity.
Sr Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $200,000 - $230,000. Potential for equity.
Events Coordinator. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $128,000.00 - $149,000.00. Potential for equity.
Marketing Operations Manager. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $154,458 - $200,750. Potential for equity.
Sr/Lead/Staff Product Manager. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $186,333 - $247,667. Potential for equity.
US Secret Service
Special Agent, Criminal Investigator. 108 Locations. Starting salary $52,921 (GL-07, step 1), with promotion potential to $158,432 (GS-13, step 10) plus Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay. Deadline September 24.
Student Trainee in Psychology. Human Resources. Washington, DC. High school - graduate students. $45,146 (GS-5, step 1) with promotion potential to $88,926 (GS-9, step 10).
Executive Advisor, Office of Human Resources. Washington, DC. $163,964 - $191,900.
#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/
Assorted Mission-Driven Business
Motive International, LLC. General Interest Application.
Chainalysis, Senior Technical Program Manager (Government). DC/NYC/Remote. Chainalysis maintains two pay zones: Zone 1 (NYC/SF) and Zone 2 (All Other US Locals). Z1: $130,000 - $ 185,000, Z2: $115,000 - $170,000.
Rebellion Defense for US Air Force Account Executive. Remote. $160,000 - 190,000.
Rebellion Defense for Special Assistant to the CEO. Washington, District of Columbia, US, $85,000 - $105,000.
Military Operations Analyst 3 by Mission Technologies. Annapolis Junction, MD. Full-time. $82,192 - $135,000.
RTI International has a large assortment of open roles!
RTI International for Global Health Security Lead. Washington, District of Columbia; Durham, North Carolina; Washington, District of Columbia, $138,000-170,000.
RTI International for Governance Specialist. US-NC-Durham, US-DC-Washington, $98,000 - $121,000.
Shield AI has multiple career opportunities. Find them all here!
Cyber Associate and Special Assistant to the CEO by Good Harbor Security Risk Management. Washington, DC. Hybrid/Full-time. $65,000 - $85,000.
Media
Axios Pro is hiring a Defense Policy Reporter and a Defense Policy Editor. $91,000 - $110,000 and $105,000-$140,000 respectively. H/t to Mackenzie Weinger.
Foreign Policy’s FP Live is hiring a Producer to “grow and lead…the video and weekly podcast platform.’ $95,000-$115,000. They’re also looking for early career Editorial Fellows, $50,000.
Freedom of the Press Foundation, Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy. NYC or DC preferred, remote option. $150,000-$170,000.
Commissions, Think Tanks, and Academia
Associate Director by Knight-Georgetown Institute. Washington, DC. $66,783 - $113,000.
CSIS, Program Coordinator - Global Health Policy Center. Washington, DC. Minimum $55,000.
CSIS, Senior Fellow - Human Rights Initiative. Washington, DC. Minimum Salary $85,000.
Cultural Officer by Austrian Embassy Washington. DC, Full-time. $4,400/month.
Editor in Chief by The United States Institute of Peace. Washington, DC, Full-time. $163,000 - $169,000.
Institute for Strategic Dialogue. DC or Remote. Domestic Extremism Analyst, $65,000 - $85,000. Senior Domestic Extremism Research Manager, $85,000 - $110,000. Special Assistant to the CEO, $65,000 - $85,000. DC Only.
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. Detail opportunities for current federal employees.
Policy Analyst by Knight-Georgetown Institute. Washington, DC. $47,586 - $80,000.
Program Manager by The Leadership Council for Women in National Security. Washington, DC / Remote. $65,000 - $75,000.
Research Associate, Europe Studies and U.S. Foreign Policy by CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program. Washington, DC. $51,000 - $54,000.
ISD for Senior Manager of Communications. DC. Full-time/Flexible/Remote. $85,000 - $110,000.
Strategic Communication Planner with Security Clearance. Arlington, VA. Hybrid/Part-time. $81,800 - $186,000.
Federal Government
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.
US Postal Inspection Service
Postal Inspector by the United States Postal Inspection Service. Applications close on April 11th, 2024 at 11 a.m EST.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cyber Threat Analyst. Washington DC, Full-time, $62,733 - $183,500 per year.
Department of Defense
Foreign Affairs Specialist, Public Notice for Referral. Closes August 2024. GS13-15.
Department of Homeland Security
US Coast Guard Academy, Visiting Professor. Department of Government and/or Department of Culture and Languages.
Information Technology Specialist (Information Security). Department of Homeland Security. GS-14. $116,393 - $183,500 per year
Department of Treasury
Attorney-Advisory (General), GS-15 Level. Washington, DC. $99,200 - $191,900 per year.
Department of State
Foreign Service Officer Test. Rolling.
This is a great opportunity at the NSA for someone who is just starting or later in their career.
National Security Agency
Former IC Employees. Opportunities for former IC employees (civilian or military) to return to service. Variety of roles and pay scales available. Posting closes 21 April.
Network Manager - Entry to Experienced Level. Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD. The salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position $79,735 - $187,662. Deadline of 3/30/24.
Intelligence Analyst - Experienced Level. (MD, TX, GA, CO, HI, UT, AK). The salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position $49,025 - $191,900. Deadline of 4/18/24.
Part-Time, Freelance, and Fellowship Opportunities
Center for National Security at Fordham Law, CNS Morning Brief Writer/Editor. $100 - $125 / brief.
Intern & Scholarship Opportunities
2024 INSF Scholarship Program. Apply today for an INSF Foundation scholarship! We offer 8 undergraduate and master's scholarships collectively valued at $60,000. Submissions due end of day on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Education Internship by RTI International. Virtual paid internship will take place from June 2024 through August 2024. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday. $25/hour.
The Afghanistan War Commission (AWC) is seeking two motivated individuals to serve as paid, full-time summer Research Department interns for our government commission. Pro-rated annual salary of $70,000, 3 months – the timing is flexible depending on candidate needs.
Get Involved with #NatSecGirlSquad
Join more than a dozen companies, civil society institutions, and government agencies on the revitalized #NatSecGirlSquad Partners and Members Council provides a formalized structure for the #NatSecGirlSquad Community to engage with corporate and institutional partners and for those partners to maximize their ROI.
We're excited to officially open Partnership and Membership to all mission-driven organizations whose values align with #NatSecGirlSquad
Micro-Certs Are Coming!
The annual community favorite is back in a big way for 2024. Two week blocks of virtual (4 sessions) and in-person (1 session) professional development for #NatSecGirlSquad Members on what’s new/next/now.
The info session schedule live on Herd Mentality on Monday, April 1st.
Participation is open to all #NatSecGirlSquad dues-paying members. Interested in sponsorship and collaboration opportunities?
2024 Micro-Cert Topics
Space Tech in an International Context
Cyber Technical Skills
Cyber Policy
Generative AI: A Positive Contribution
Acquisition 'Basics'
CCP in Latin America
Emerging Biotech
Corporate Diplomacy
#NSGSCon 2025
