The #NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter - March 4, 2024
Two In-Person Events, Virtual Book Clubs with Alexis Coe and Dr. Paul Angelo, Openings at Anduril, Diplomatic Security, OSD, the Spring/Summer Programming Preview, and more!
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Happy Spring, #NatSecGirlSquad! This latest edition of the #NatSecGirlSquad newsletter comes to you via Substack, our new default newsletter mechanism. Peep some cool March events and a preview of the Spring Sessions program, plus more than a dozen featured open roles exclusively for paid subscribers - starting at $1/month for a limited time only .
Looking Ahead: The #NatSecGirlSquad Podcast and #NSGSCon 2025.
Upcoming Community Events:
March 6: The Impact of Malign Influence Campaigns on Democratic Institutions (Hybrid) - Atlantic Council/Vital Voices Partnership featuring Roberta Braga, Maggie Feldman-Piltch, and Kellee Wicker. Hybrid. 11:20 ET. More info.
March 6: #NatSecGirlSquad Virtual Book Club ft.
. Virtual. 19:00 ET. Open to the public with RSVP. More info.March 18: #NatSecGirlSquad Virtual Book Club ft. Dr. Paul Angelo. Virtual. 14:00 ET. Open to the public with RSVP. More info.
March 21: Subscriber-Only Snack Time (For Paid Newsletter Subscribers). IRL, Downtown NW DC. 11:00 ET. RSVP required for location.
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Spring Sessions 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 session schedule and sign up will go live on Herd Mentality on Monday, April 1st.
Participation is open to all #NatSecGirlSquad dues-paying members. Interested in sponsorship and collaboration opportunities?
2024 Spring Sessions 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
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.
Featured Fellowships, Jobs, and Opportunities:
A curated list of roles and opportunities 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.
USG Opportunities
Reminder: USAJobs is not your enemy. Check out OPM’s free interactive trainings on how to get the most out of the platform we all love to hate. The next one is schedule for March 7!
CISA (#NatSecGirlSquad Partner)
“We have opportunities in 53+ fields. If you’re in the D.C. area and looking for a change or to further grow your skills, you’re invited to our in-person hiring event next month on April 2. For those outside of D.C., we’re also holding a virtual hiring event on April 3.”
Department of Commerce
Program Manager, Education and Workforce Development. CHIPS Team. Open to the public. No clearance required. Closes 7 March. $163,964 - $191,900.
Department of Defense
Foreign Affairs Specialist, Public Notice for Refferal. Closes August 2024. GS13-15.
Development Finance Corporation
Managing Director, Strategy. Open to the public. No clearance required. Closes today! $163,964 - $191,900.
Department of State
Foreign Service Officer Test. Rolling.
Diplomatic Security Service (#NatSecGirlSquad Partner)
POC: sf@natsecgirlsquad.com for more info.
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.
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.
Mission-Driven Business
Anduril (#NatSecGirlSquad Corporate Member)
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.