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The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Minority Staff Director is responsible for issues involving the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee, including researching, analyzing and managing all issues and activities within the HVAC Minority Staff Office related to disability assistance (benefits and compensation) and memorial affairs.  This position assists the HVAC Minority Staff Director in advising the Ranking Member and other Committee Members on policy and legislative matters relating to veterans’ benefits and compensation, claims processing and memorial affairs. The Subcommittee Minority Staff Director is responsible for overseeing any Subcommittee staff, Subcommittee hearings and other matters involving the Subcommittee and DAMA issues.  The DAMA Subcommittee Minority Staff Director reports to the HVAC Minority Staff Director.   The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials (college degree required), leadership and organizational skills, thorough knowledge of the legislative process, be self-motivated and able to exercise discretion and work independently.  This is NOT an entry level position.

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Progressive Senator is looking for a seasoned staffer to lead a HELP Subcommittee staff. Prerequisites: policy experience in aging and/or primary health care, a working knowledge of the legislative process. Experience in management and knowledge of the Senate preferred. Minimum 5 years legislative, federal agency or advocacy experience required. Please paste a cover letter, resume and a 250 word assessment of a key issue in primary care or aging into the body of the email message window to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211302 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The House Committee on Ethics requires the services of an attorney with managerial experience and knowledge of government ethics law to serve as the Committee’s Staff Director and Chief Counsel. The Committee’s Staff Director/Chief Counsel is a professional, nonpartisan position. The Staff Director/Chief Counsel will manage the nonpartisan, professional staff of the Committee, supervise the day-to-day operations of the Committee, serve as the principal legal advisor to the Committee and report to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee. The position requires a law degree and admission to a state bar. Demonstrable analytical, organizational, writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills are expected. Candidates with Capitol Hill experience and a valid security clearance are preferred. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample and list of references by email to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Candidates sought for a Majority Staff Director position on a modest-sized subcommittee. Candidates should have experience in conducting government oversight, three or more years as an LA, LD, or committee professional staffer, or in relevant work in the executive branch or non-profits, and preferably management experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201029 as the job referral number in the subject line.