Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter)

🏢 Summary: Senior Administrative Assistant role supporting the Vice President of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship through executive administration, program coordination, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The position involves managing schedules, travel, communications, accounting support, and confidential projects in a fast-paced environment. Based in Virginia with occasional travel, the role also supports operational and professional development initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or related field, 5+ years of senior-level administrative or executive assistance experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Proficiency in Outlook, Proficiency in PowerPoint, Proficiency in Excel, Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Ability to manage confidential information, Experience with data tracking and reporting, Experience coordinating programs or operational activities 📃 Skills: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Accounting, Reporting, Scheduling 🏢 Description: Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we're a fit for you. Team Overview The Sr. Administrative Assistant serves as the strategic and operational partner to the Vice President of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship. In this high-impact role, you provide executive-level administrative leadership, manage complex judicial and professional development data, and coordinate cross-team initiatives that support Blackstone's long-term talent and judicial strategy. You will regularly engage with senior leaders, judges, Fellows, faculty, and external partners—requiring sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. Success depends on anticipating needs, handling sensitive information, streamlining systems, and driving excellence in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position is based in the ADF Virginia office with occasional travel to Blackstone events. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support - Provide executive-level administrative support to the VP, including calendar management, scheduling, and preparation of agendas, briefing documents, and follow-up materials. - Coordinate domestic and international travel, produce detailed itineraries, and manage expense submissions with accuracy and discretion. - Draft and coordinate routine communications related to the Blackstone team, including the weekly ADF newsletter, and manage the Blackstone Team Calendar. - Review monthly accounting reports to support budget preparation and program expense tracking; communicate and track corrections with the Accounting Team; review and approve the Blackstone Legal Fellowship Team's expense reports. - Assist the VP with Legal Review requests and coordinate recognition awards with Finance and HR as directed. Program Coordination & Cross-Team Collaboration - Coordinate meetings and working sessions related to Professional Development initiatives, ensuring clear agendas, timely materials, and effective follow-through. - Partner with internal departments including Finance, HR, Legal, and Communications to support program execution and operational alignment. Confidentiality, Strategic Partnership & Special Projects - Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion; anticipate executive needs and proactively recommend solutions aligned with the VP's priorities. - Lead and support special projects, research assignments, and cross-functional initiatives as directed by the VP. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or a related field. - 5+ years of senior‑level administrative or executive assistance experience. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel for data tracking, reporting, and analysis, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience supporting senior leadership. - Experience in data tracking, reporting, program coordination, or similar operational roles. Pay & Benefits At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and office location. Virginia Salary Range $50,791—$76,186 USD

🏢 Summary: This role combines Accounts Payable and Payroll responsibilities, ensuring timely vendor payments, accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, and compliance with financial and tax regulations. The position also supports financial reporting, month-end and year-end accounting activities, and assists leadership with budget and reporting needs. It requires strong accounting experience and proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office tools. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field or 4 years equivalent experience, 3+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, payroll, or related field, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook, Experience processing payroll and managing payroll tax compliance, Experience handling accounts payable and vendor management, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 📃 Skills: Accounting, AccountsPayable, Payroll, Excel, Outlook, Concur, FinancialReporting, TaxCompliance, JournalEntries, EnterpriseSystems 🏢 Description: Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we're a fit for you. Team Overview In this role, you will report to the Payroll and Budget Manager. Your primary functions will be to process accounts payable, ensuring timely vendor and team member disbursements, and to serve as the backup Payroll Specialist, supporting all aspects of payroll processing and compliance. Additionally, you will assist with financial reporting and other finance-related tasks to support the team's goals and objectives. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Responsibilities: • Provide excellent service to team members and internal stakeholders. • Receive, process, and respond to inquiries related to invoices and payment requests from domestic and international vendors. • Review invoices for accurate coding, completeness, and proper authorization; research and resolve discrepancies and issues. • Process payments, including checks and electronic fund transfers. • Properly set up and maintain vendor records within the Accounts Payable system. • Ensure compliance with document retention and other organization-wide policies. • Support the corporate credit card program by coding expense reports, ensuring policy compliance, assisting cardholders with documentation, and performing ongoing account maintenance. Payroll Responsibilities: • Prepare bi-weekly payroll, including system workflow management, administration of time and attendance entries, and compilation and verification of payroll adjustments. • Prepare regular monthly payroll journal entries, bank account entries, and adjust journal entries as needed. • Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits, as well as compliance with state withholding, unemployment, and disability insurance. • Review vendor-prepared quarterly and annual payroll tax returns. • Assist with accurate and timely W2 and year-end payroll reporting. • Respond to Team Member and HR payroll-related questions. Reporting and Accounting Responsibilities: • Support the Vice President of Finance in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for executive leaders. • Support the month-end and year-end accounting cycle as needed. • Assist in maintaining an understanding of internal accounting operations and systems to support Team Leaders in identifying and resolving budget variances. • Assist with various accounting and finance functions as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or 4 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. 3+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, payroll, office administration, or related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Outlook. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Concur or other expense reporting platforms. Experience with enterprise-level finance and/or payroll systems. Pay & Benefits At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

🏢 Summary: This role combines Accounts Payable and backup Payroll Specialist responsibilities, ensuring timely vendor payments, accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, and compliance with tax and reporting requirements. The position also supports financial reporting, month-end and year-end accounting activities, and executive reporting. It requires strong accounting experience, attention to detail, and proficiency with financial systems and Excel. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or 4 years equivalent experience, 3+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, payroll, office administration or related field, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook, Experience processing payroll and accounts payable transactions, Knowledge of payroll tax compliance and state withholding requirements, Ability to prepare journal entries and support financial reporting, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Strong organizational and multitasking skills 📃 Skills: Accounting, AccountsPayable, Payroll, Excel, Outlook, Concur, ERP, FinancialReporting, JournalEntries, TaxCompliance 🏢 Description: Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we're a fit for you. Team Overview In this role, you will report to the Payroll and Budget Manager. Your primary functions will be to process accounts payable, ensuring timely vendor and team member disbursements, and to serve as the backup Payroll Specialist, supporting all aspects of payroll processing and compliance. Additionally, you will assist with financial reporting and other finance-related tasks to support the team's goals and objectives. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Responsibilities: • Provide excellent service to team members and internal stakeholders. • Receive, process, and respond to inquiries related to invoices and payment requests from domestic and international vendors. • Review invoices for accurate coding, completeness, and proper authorization; research and resolve discrepancies and issues. • Process payments, including checks and electronic fund transfers. • Properly set up and maintain vendor records within the Accounts Payable system. • Ensure compliance with document retention and other organization-wide policies. • Support the corporate credit card program by coding expense reports, ensuring policy compliance, assisting cardholders with documentation, and performing ongoing account maintenance. Payroll Responsibilities: • Prepare bi-weekly payroll, including system workflow management, administration of time and attendance entries, and compilation and verification of payroll adjustments. • Prepare regular monthly payroll journal entries, bank account entries, and adjust journal entries as needed. • Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits, as well as compliance with state withholding, unemployment, and disability insurance. • Review vendor-prepared quarterly and annual payroll tax returns. • Assist with accurate and timely W2 and year-end payroll reporting. • Respond to Team Member and HR payroll-related questions. Reporting and Accounting Responsibilities: • Support the Vice President of Finance in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for executive leaders. • Support the month-end and year-end accounting cycle as needed. • Assist in maintaining an understanding of internal accounting operations and systems to support Team Leaders in identifying and resolving budget variances. • Assist with various accounting and finance functions as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or 4 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. 3+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, payroll, office administration, or related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Outlook. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Concur or other expense reporting platforms. Experience with enterprise-level finance and/or payroll systems. Pay & Benefits At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

🏢 Summary: Founding Engineer role focused on building and deploying real-time speech-to-text systems for military and emergency units operating in constrained environments. You will work closely with founders to design and implement low-latency Voice AI solutions in Python, owning projects end-to-end in high-stakes, resource-limited conditions. The position offers significant ownership, equity, and the opportunity to deliver production systems used directly in the field. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience implementing Voice AI systems in compute-, connectivity-, or latency-constrained environments, Experience with audio processing and real-time, low-latency systems, Strong Python programming skills, Ability to build and ship production systems end-to-end, Ability to work with incomplete requirements and short timelines 📃 Skills: Python, VoiceAI, Speech-to-text, Audio, Real-time, Low-latency, AI, MachineLearning 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE COMPANY We're a European defence software startup operating between Paris and Warsaw. Our mission is to build modern software for hostile environments — our customers are European military and police units, including units across France, Germany, Ukraine, and Poland. We do not work on weapons systems or hardware products. We're currently in stealth but have been recognised as one of France's top 20 seed-stage companies. We're backed by Europe's leading defence VC and strategic partners who include founders of well-known technology companies and defence specialists. Our founding team brings together deep software engineering experience, defence-sector research backgrounds, and operational special forces experience. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding-team engineering role. You'll work directly with the founders to evolve our early stack and help service our first customers — military and emergency services units operating in demanding, resource-constrained environments. Your initial focus will be on bespoke real-time speech-to-text systems, primarily in Python. The work is highly applied — you'll be building things that get used in the field quickly, under conditions that don't forgive poor engineering. Expect to move fast, make real decisions, and own what you build end-to-end. WHAT WE LOOK FOR Voice AI in constrained environments Experience implementing Voice AI systems where compute, connectivity, or latency constraints are real operational factors — not just benchmarks. Audio processing and low-latency systems Comfortable working with audio pipelines and real-time systems. You understand the tradeoffs and can navigate them under pressure. Strong execution and product mindset Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and able to build from zero. You don't wait for a perfect spec — you figure it out and ship. High tolerance for ambiguity You thrive when requirements are incomplete and timelines are short. Early-stage environments feel like an opportunity, not a risk. Purpose-driven You want your work to have real-world impact — helping those who operate in high-stakes environments do their jobs more effectively. THE TEAM Small and deliberately assembled. The founding team brings together engineers with deep experience at a leading technology company, a former special forces commander with operational field experience, defence-sector PhDs, and ex-founders. It's a team built for this specific problem — technically rigorous, operationally credible, and moving fast. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary €60,000 – €110,000 depending on experience. Equity Meaningful equity as a founding team member. Relocation Sponsorship available for candidates relocating.

🏢 Summary: Founding engineer role focused on building and deploying bespoke real-time speech-to-text systems for military and emergency units operating in constrained, high-stakes environments. The position involves evolving the early technical stack and delivering low-latency Voice AI solutions in Python that are used directly in the field. You will own end-to-end development in a fast-moving, early-stage setting with real operational impact. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience implementing Voice AI systems in compute- or latency-constrained environments, Strong experience with real-time audio processing systems, Proficiency in Python for production systems, Experience building low-latency systems, Ability to design and ship systems end-to-end, Ability to work with incomplete requirements and short timelines 📃 Skills: Python, VoiceAI, SpeechToText, AudioProcessing, RealTimeSystems, LowLatency, MachineLearning, SignalProcessing 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE COMPANY We're a European defence software startup operating between Paris and Warsaw. Our mission is to build modern software for hostile environments — our customers are European military and police units, including units across France, Germany, Ukraine, and Poland. We do not work on weapons systems or hardware products. We're currently in stealth but have been recognised as one of France's top 20 seed-stage companies. We're backed by Europe's leading defence VC and strategic partners who include founders of well-known technology companies and defence specialists. Our founding team brings together deep software engineering experience, defence-sector research backgrounds, and operational special forces experience. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding-team engineering role. You'll work directly with the founders to evolve our early stack and help service our first customers — military and emergency services units operating in demanding, resource-constrained environments. Your initial focus will be on bespoke real-time speech-to-text systems, primarily in Python. The work is highly applied — you'll be building things that get used in the field quickly, under conditions that don't forgive poor engineering. Expect to move fast, make real decisions, and own what you build end-to-end. WHAT WE LOOK FOR Voice AI in constrained environments Experience implementing Voice AI systems where compute, connectivity, or latency constraints are real operational factors — not just benchmarks. Audio processing and low-latency systems Comfortable working with audio pipelines and real-time systems. You understand the tradeoffs and can navigate them under pressure. Strong execution and product mindset Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and able to build from zero. You don't wait for a perfect spec — you figure it out and ship. High tolerance for ambiguity You thrive when requirements are incomplete and timelines are short. Early-stage environments feel like an opportunity, not a risk. Purpose-driven You want your work to have real-world impact — helping those who operate in high-stakes environments do their jobs more effectively. THE TEAM Small and deliberately assembled. The founding team brings together engineers with deep experience at a leading technology company, a former special forces commander with operational field experience, defence-sector PhDs, and ex-founders. It's a team built for this specific problem — technically rigorous, operationally credible, and moving fast. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary €60,000 – €110,000 depending on experience. Equity Meaningful equity as a founding team member. Relocation Sponsorship available for candidates relocating.

🏢 Summary: Founding Product Manager role in a defence software startup building modern software for military and police units. The position focuses initially on deep customer and competitive research in voice LLM systems, then transitions to owning the product roadmap and execution with engineering. It requires zero-to-one product building in a high-ambiguity, early-stage environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience working with armed forces or police organisations, Eligibility for French security clearance or willingness to travel to Ukraine, Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements, Experience with early-stage or zero-to-one product development, Strong stakeholder management between technical and operational teams, Comfort with rapid prototyping and iterative development 📃 Skills: LLM, VoiceAI, AI, Prototyping, Roadmapping, Prioritization, Research, CompetitiveAnalysis, StakeholderManagement, SecurityClearance 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE COMPANY We're a European defence software startup operating between Paris and Warsaw. Our mission is to build modern software for hostile environments — our customers are European military and police units. We do not work on weapons systems or hardware products. We're currently in stealth but have been recognised as one of France's top 20 seed-stage companies. We're backed by Europe's leading defence VC and strategic partners who include founders of well-known technology companies and defence specialists. Our founding team brings together deep software engineering experience, defence-sector research backgrounds, and operational special forces experience. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding-team role. As Founding Product Manager, you'll be the bridge between customers, engineering, and the business — working directly with the founders to shape what gets built and why. In the early phase, the focus will be heavily on customer and competitive research, particularly around state-of-the-art voice LLM systems. Over time, the role transitions into roadmap ownership and close collaboration with the engineering team to execute. You'll need to be comfortable starting from scratch, handling ambiguity, engaging in rapid prototyping, and doing things that don't scale yet. This is not a role for someone who needs a mature process to be effective. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Customer research and discovery Spend time directly with customers — military and emergency services units — to understand their needs, workflows, and the gap between current product capabilities and ideal solutions. Build a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, particularly in voice AI. Engineering communication and prioritisation Translate customer requirements into clear, prioritised inputs for the engineering team. Own the process of closing the gap between what the product does today and what customers need it to do. Roadmap ownership Work closely with the founders to align product development with overall business strategy. Manage the roadmap for the first products from the ground up. Rapid prototyping and iteration Be prepared to move fast, test assumptions quickly, and do things that don't scale in order to generate the signal needed to make better decisions. WHAT WE LOOK FOR Experience working with armed forces Prior experience working within or alongside military or police organisations is essential. You understand how these customers think, communicate, and make decisions. Security clearance eligibility Ability to obtain French security clearance, or willingness to travel to Ukraine for customer engagements. Comfort with ambiguity and zero-to-one work You're energised by early-stage environments where the brief is incomplete and the path isn't defined. You build structure rather than wait for it. Strong communication and stakeholder management Able to operate fluently between technical engineering teams and non-technical operational customers, keeping both aligned without losing either. Bonus Founder or entrepreneurial experience. Familiarity with voice AI or LLM systems. Background in defence, intelligence, or emergency services. THE TEAM Small and deliberately assembled. The founding team brings together engineers with deep experience at a leading technology company, a former special forces commander with operational field experience, defence-sector PhDs, and ex-founders. It's a team built for this specific problem — technically rigorous, operationally credible, and moving fast. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary €60,000 – €110,000 depending on experience. Equity Meaningful equity as a founding team member. Relocation Sponsorship available for candidates relocating.

🏢 Summary: Full-time hybrid role for a cleared Azure Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer supporting federal cloud modernization in Washington, D.C. The position focuses on designing and maintaining secure Azure environments, infrastructure as code with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure Virtual Desktop in compliance-driven environments. Requires hands-on cloud engineering expertise and active Secret clearance. 🗂️ Requirements: Active Secret clearance or higher, U.S. Citizenship, Onsite work 4 days per week in Washington, D.C., 5+ years Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering experience, 3+ years hands-on Azure infrastructure experience, 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines, 3+ years writing and maintaining Terraform, 3+ years using GitLab for source control and pipelines, 4+ years PowerShell scripting, Production experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF compliance frameworks 📃 Skills: Azure, Terraform, GitLab, PowerShell, Bash, YAML, JSON, AVD, FSLogix, AzureAD, VNets, NSG, LoadBalancers, VPN, ExpressRoute, PaaS, VMs, RBAC, KeyVault, IAM, Encryption, CICD, AzureMonitor, LogAnalytics, M365, NIST, RMF, FedRAMP 🏢 Description: LightFeather is hiring a cleared Azure infrastructure and DevOps professional to support mission-critical federal IT modernization in Washington, D.C. In this role, you'll take ownership of secure cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and compliance operations — working directly alongside government stakeholders to keep systems performant, resilient, and audit-ready. Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20036 and 1 day Telework Job Type: Full-time Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or higher clearance Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services. Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity). Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool (critical requirement emphasized by hiring managers). Support automation via PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines. Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations. Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users (explicit customer requirement). Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks. Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards). Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls. Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs. Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts. Support onsite collaboration with customer stakeholders (note: role cannot be performed remotely long-term). Required Qualifications Active Secret clearance or higher Ability to commute to Washington, D.C. and work onsite four days per week 5+ years of total experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering 3+ years hands-on with Azure cloud services and infrastructure architecture 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines in production environments 3+ years writing and maintaining Terraform IaC (high-priority skill) 3+ years working with GitLab for source control and pipeline management 4+ years of PowerShell scripting for systems automation Demonstrated production experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF Preferred Qualifications Prior work supporting DoD or civilian federal agency cloud programs Familiarity with containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, or AKS Experience with Azure serverless services (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid) FinOps or Azure Cost Management experience for cloud spend governance Why Join LightFeather?At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.