The #NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter - May 20th, 2024
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Upcoming Community Events:
May 21: Treasury’s Interviewing Techniques Zoom. 1:00 PM ET. Register HERE
May 21: Grad School Webinar Focused on Diplomacy and International Cooperation- Hosted by APSIA. Virtual at 12:00 pm
May 23: Grad School Webinar Focused on National Security and Global Threats- Hosted by APSIA. Virtual 2:00 pm
May 29: Converge: Homeland Security Startup Studio ‘24 1:00 pm
June 11: Navigating Federal Hiring Process: Interview Tips 12:00-1:00 pm ET Online. Register here
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
Unicorn Strategies’ #NatSecGirlSquad Media Welcomes !
The ever-increasing impressiveness of the #NSGS and
Ops Teams is bringing the second decade (eek!) of our work to whole new levels. In addition to publishing the occasional original work of #NatSecGirlSquad Members, we’re proud to be platform and partner of choice for practitioner-thinkers like and ‘,’ providing meaningful analysis of Mexico’s political happenings through the lens of US-Mexico relations.As the US national security apparatus comes to terms with what many western hem experts have known all along, we know Alexandra’s deep knowledge and on-the-ground reporting fills a crucial void. You can expect to read and hear more from Alexandra in the coming months.
Thought-Leadership Opportunities
Publishing Opportunities
#NatSecGirlSquad is opening the floodgates (we hope!) to publish original work from the Community! Learn more about the submission guidelines here.
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#NSGPod Co-Host
The #NSGPod is looking for a co-host to bring us into the next decade of #NatSecGirlSquad. No podcast experience necessary. Interested? Send an email to Carlie P. at cp@unicornstrategies.com to set up an informational with Maggie. All inquiries are due no later than this Wednesday 5/22!
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
We’ve had *quite* a few engagements, new family members (more than 6!!!), graduations, acceptances, promotions, and other things worth celebrating. Share it with us!
Shelley Greenspan, a career State Department leader, returned to her role on the NSC following the arrival of her and husband Reuben’s first little one. The world is a better place with the G-S-V family in it.
The same must be said of Sofia Haft, a Navy PAO *and* Anduril comms guru and Baby S with husband Michael.
Miranda Lutz is starting a new chapter at Cisco this month. Yay Miranda!
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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.
Recruitment Currently Underway For:
Mid-Senior Defense Comms
FSP with Digital Asset Knowledge
Civilian ‘Action Officer’ for Senior USG Leader, Defense and Science Nexus
…and more
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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. Costa 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
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.
TRM Labs
Senior Manager, Data Science. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $195,000 - $250,000 plus locality pay. 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.
Marketing Operations Manager. Remote, USA. Estimated base salary range $154,458 - $200,750. 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.
#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.
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. Closes: 5/21/2024
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!
Strategy & Ops Family Jobs (Biz Ops, People, CoS, Finance)
Cape (private mobile carrier) - Business and Finance Operations Manager - Washington, DC / New York, NY
Galvanick (industrial security) - Operations Lead, Special Projects - Seattle, WA
Iron EagleX (govcon) - J3 Ops Support Program - Tampa, FL
Joby Aviation (eVTOL) - Site Lead, Early Operations - Tampa, FL
Shield AI (AI Pilot) - Program Finance Manager - Dallas, TX / Washington, DC
Product Family Jobs (Product, Program, Success)
Altana (supply chain mapping) - Product Director - Brooklyn, NY / San Francisco, CA
Astranis (communications satellites) - Learning Designer - San Francisco, CA
Learn to Win (training) - Senior Product Marketing Manager - San Francisco, CA
Second Front Systems (federal software delivery) - UI/UX Designer, Cybersecurity - Remote
National Security Solutions Group Director (Software Development) - $126.3k/yr Full-Time Director This is a remote position that must be based in DC, MD or Northern VA. This role requires travel in DC, MD, VA (DMV) and outside of the DMV to customer locations in the United States. Travel (when needed) to meet with customers, attend strategic events, etc. is required
Shield AI (AI pilot) - V-BAT Product Manager - COCOs, Training - Dallas, TX
Shift 5 (OT observability)- Director of Technical Product Marketing - Remote
CSET- Program Specialist- $70,000-$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and have access to Georgetown’s generous benefits package. Deadline May 6th
Growth Family Jobs (BD, Sales, Contracting)
City Innovate (gov procurement) - Sales Development Representative - Remote
Darktrace (Cyber AI) - Account Executive - Toronto
Hebbia (AI UI) - Account Executive, Public Sector - New York, NY
Stord (fulfillment software)- Account Manager / Sales Development Representative - Atlanta, GA
Engineering - Hardware
Axiom Space (commercial space stations) - Quality Control Technician GD&T - Webster, TX
Astra (on-orbit mobility) - Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Products - Sunnyvale, CA
Saronic (autonomous surface vessels) - Integration Technician (Cutlass) - Austin, TX
Stoke Space (space launch) - Propulsion Engineer - Kent, Washington
Engineering - Software
Axiom Space (commercial space stations) - Flight Software Engineer - Webster, TX
Hadrian (manufacturing automation) - Frontend Software Engineer - Los Angeles, CA
Palantir (big data analytics) - Software Engineer - Security Infrastructure - Various
Raft (digital solutions) - Senior Software Engineer - Rome, NY
Rebellion Defense (software engineering) - Manager, Software Engineering - Remote
Unstructured.io (AI workflows) - Federal Solutions Engineer - Washington, DC
NASA
Deputy Associate Administrator for Communications - Washington, DC
Deputy Associate Administrator for Management - Washington, DC
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 an Account Executive Base Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000.
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, Senior Fellow - Human Rights Initiative. Washington, DC. Minimum Salary $85,000.
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. Detail opportunities for current federal employees.
Research Associate, Europe Studies and U.S. Foreign Policy by CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program. Washington, DC. $51,000 - $54,000.
Security Eng, Bilt Rewards. NYC Based. 150-180k Salary. Deadline: 6/30/2024. Contact: Kt S at kt@biltrewards.com
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.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cyber Threat Analyst. Washington DC, Full-time, $62,733 - $183,500 per year. 09/30/2024
Eurasia Center
Program Assistant Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC, Entry Level, Full-time, $50,000.00 Salary/year
Clearance Jobs
Strategic Communication Planner with Security Clearance. Arlington, VA. Hybrid Part-time Mid-Senior level.
Department of Defense
Foreign Affairs Specialist, Public Notice for Referral. Closes August 23, 2024. GS13-15. $112,015 - $145,617 per year. Locations: Alexandria, VA & Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Closes: 08/23/2024
Department of Homeland Security
US Coast Guard Academy, Visiting Professor. Department of Government and/or Department of Culture and Languages. Closes: 05/31/2024
Information Technology Specialist (Information Security). Department of Homeland Security. GS-14. $116,393 - $183,500 per year Closes: 08/16/2024
Intelligence Research Specialist (Criminal Analyst): This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. $89,848 - $164,127 per year. Vacancy in Dallas, TX. Closes 5/31/2024
Strategic Analyst: This assignment is a minimum 6-month non-reimbursable assignment. that can be renewed.This assignment is with PLCY/CTTPLE/CTET
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This is not a Virtual JDA. Security Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information. 08/03/2023 to 06/01/2024. $112,015 - $183,500 per year. Vacancy is Washington DC.
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.
Diplomatic Security Foreign Service Special Agent (SA) (FP-2501-06): 10/03/2023 to 09/30/2024, FP06 $52,652 - $84,036 per year, Many Vacancies (Not a Remote Position) Telework Eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Department of the Air Force
Industry and Arts- Agency Wide. 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024. $20,999 - $152,771 per year. Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Location negotiable after selection (Not a Remote Position)
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.
Anomali (security ops platform) - Product Management Intern - Redwood City, CA
Loft Orbital (space infrastructure) - Flight Dynamics & Mission Analysis Internship - Toulouse
K2 Space (large satellites) - Electrical Engineering Intern - Los Angeles, CA
Zoox (autonomy) - Fall '24 Firmware Tools, Software Engineering Internship/Co-op - Foster City / San Diego, CA
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