Legislative Assistant_NGAUS

Legislative Assistant NGAUS seeks two motivated individuals experienced in legislative affairs to serve as legislative assistants; one to assist the Army National Guard Program Manager and the other to assist the Air National Guard Program Manager.

Duties may include the following: * assist with the development, coordination and execution of Army/Air National Guard legislative objectives * develop fact sheets, resolutions, testimonies and priority lists that support legislative objectives and priorities * prepare materials and briefings for Congress, industry, military organizations and state associations * provide input for legislative alerts and updates; manage portions of the resolutions process * develop and coordinate the annual legislative objectives, priorities and strategies to support the Association’s goals * participate in outreach efforts to the United States Congress, Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau, defense industry and state National Guard associations.

Successful candidates will have legislative/political experience; strong knowledge of the defense community; a bachelor’s degree, preferably in political science/government affairs; and strong advocacy and communication skills. National Guard military experience is a plus.

Send cover letter and resume no later than Sept 22, 2010 to: National Guard Association of the United States Legislative Director One Massachusetts Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Or email it to richard.green@ngaus.org <http://www.emailapp.net/email/open.php?M=87638&L=74&N=475&F=H> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO