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Passing of Secretary Albright

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“What people have the capacity to choose, they have the ability to change.”

— Madeleine Albright

Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) is deeply saddened by the loss of our Advisory Board Member
and one of the most highly esteemed women of our time, Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.
With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a beloved American leader and supporter of PSA’s mission.
We will continue look to Secretary Albright’s life as a source of inspiration for what the future of
America can hold when we act with both steadfast determination and compassion.
A woman of many accomplishments, some of Secretary Albright’s most notable roles include her
confirmation as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States, the first female to hold the position and
the highest-ranking female leader in the history of the U.S. government at that time.
As Secretary of State, Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated for democracy and human
rights, and promoted American trade, business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. From 1993 to
1997, Secretary Albright served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and was a
member of the President’s Cabinet. From 1989 to 1992, she served as President of the Center for
National Policy. Previously, she was a member of President Jimmy Carter’s National Security Council
and White House staff, and she served as Chief Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Edmund S. Muskie.
Secretary Albright was also a Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at the Georgetown University
School of Foreign Service. She chaired both the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
and the Pew Global Attitudes Project and served as president of the Truman Scholarship Foundation.
Secretary Albright served on the Boards of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Aspen Institute, and the
Center for a New American Security. In 2009, Secretary Albright was asked by NATO Secretary General
Anders Fogh Rasmussen to Chair a Group of Experts focused on developing NATO’s New Strategic
Concept.

Dr. Albright is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: her autobiography, Madam Secretary: A
Memoir, (2003); The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs (2006);
Memo to the President: How We Can Restore America’s Reputation and Leadership (2008); and Read
My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box (2009).
Dr. Albright received a B.A. with Honors from Wellesley College, and Master’s and Doctorate degrees
from Columbia University’s Department of Public Law and Government, as well as a Certificate from its
Russian Institute.

Job Openings with PSA!

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PSA is currently hiring for the Executive Director, a Program Administrator – Congressional Relations Associate, and a Programs Assistant. The position descriptions are listed below along with directions on how to apply. If you need additional information email: vacancy@psaonline.org.

Executive Director

Duties of the Executive Director include all executive management duties of running a small 501c(3) non-profit including business and financial management; overseeing a small staff of full-time personnel, Scoville Fellows, and interns; planning and participating in PSA events; maintaining positive relations with funders and the Board of Directors; seeking and writing new grant proposals; etc.

For fuller information about PSA, please consult our web site at: www.psa.org

The Board of Directors intends to move this opportunity as quickly as possible and asks that those interested in applying for the position send a current resume and expression of interest by Friday, January 14 to: executivedirector@psaonline.org

Program Administrator – Congressional Relations Associate

 Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) is seeking a Program Administrator-Congressional Relations Associate. The selected candidate will assist PSA’s management team with implementing outreach and bipartisan educational programs on Capitol Hill. Duties include coordinating off-the-record events, briefings, policy statements, and training seminars. This position will be limited to 2022, with the possibility of extending if further grant funding is provided.

Responsibilities

  • Plan/develop and execute/conduct programming within assigned program areas including liaising with speakers and program participants, planning and executing events, tracking budgets, analyzing outputs and outcomes.
  • Associate will work with organizational partners, issue experts, and PSA Board members as needed to develop and execute program events and strategy.
  • Draft and send PSA’s communications documents, including invitations to speakers, event announcements, meeting materials, etc.
  • Assist with grant reporting, proposals, tracking, and compliance.
  • Help expand organization’s reach on Capitol Hill and beyond, including building and maintaining contacts, and representing PSA at professional events.
  • Assist with administering PSA’s webpage, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Research potential future funders or partner organizations.
  • Research various subjects and produce talking points, briefings, or memos as needed.
  • Assist with general office tasks and management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Degree in international relations, political science, government, journalism, or related field.
  • 1 to 2 years of Capitol Hill or congressional/government relations experience.
  • Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Previous experience developing and executing events. This includes the ability to identify timely, relevant topics, liaise with high-level experts, and coordinate seamless events.
  • Strong knowledge of current foreign policy and national security issues.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects, and ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as part of a close-knit team.
  • Strong commitment to PSA’s principles and bipartisan mission.
  • Outgoing, personable attitude.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Previous grant-writing and reporting experience.
  • Media relations/journalism experience.
  • Technical familiarity with video editing, web updates, and social media.

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and list of 2-3 references to vacancy@psaonline.org with a subject line of “Programs Administrator”. This is not an entry level position.  Salary is commensurate with experience. Health, dental and retirement benefits available.

 About PSA:

PSA is a nonprofit founded by former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton (D-IN) and the late former U.S. Senator Warren Rudman (R-NH) to advance bipartisanship on today’s national security and foreign policy challenges. Leveraging the leadership of its distinguished Advisory Board, PSA has unique credibility and access to forge common ground and fashion thoughtful, fact-based policy that promotes America’s national interests. PSA works on a broad range of issues relating to national security and foreign policy. The organization is heavily engaged with Congress, the executive branch, and DC’s think tank community. For more information, visit PSA’s website at www.psaonline.org.

 

Programs Assistant

 Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) is currently hiring a Programs Assistant. Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and able to work both on a team and independently. We stress that applicants should have strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position manages many of PSA’s day-to-day operations: contributing to execution of program events; drafting and tracking correspondences; maintaining PSA’s web presence; among other responsibilities. Successful candidates will have opportunities to substantively assist with program planning, development and execution; they will also support PSA leadership by providing talking points and conducting research.

Responsibilities

  • Working with PSA staff and partner organizations, such as the United States Institute of Peace, Harvard and American Universities, and others to coordinate partner programs on Capitol Hill.
  • Provide support for briefings, dinners, retreats, and other meetings.
  • Contribute to organizational development efforts, which may include researching sponsor or foundation information and assist in grant development.
  • Assist corresponding with VIPs, PSA leadership, and Advisory Board Members
  • Assist monitoring budgets and maintaining up-to-date documentation of programming.
  • Draft internal memos, newsletters, and correspondence
  • Manage front office administrative tasks as needed, which includes tracking supplies, equipment, vendors, databases, and correspondence.
  • Coordinate PSA’s webpage, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in international relations, political science, government, journalism, or related field.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects with ability to prioritize.
  • Proven ability to develop routines, manage large workloads, and organize work efficiently.
  • Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, as well as Google Admin.
  • Capitol Hill or Congressional relations experience.
  • Experience planning, hosting, and supporting events.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and list of 2-3 references to vacancy@psaonline.org with a subject line of “Programs Assistant.” This is an entry level position. Some professional experience (including internships) is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Health, dental and retirement benefits available.

 About PSA:

PSA is a nonprofit organization founded by former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton and the late U.S. Senator Warren Rudman to advance bipartisanship on today’s national security and foreign policy challenges. Leveraging the leadership of its distinguished Advisory Board and Board of Directors, PSA has unique credibility and access to forge common ground and fashion thoughtful, fact-based policy discussion that promotes America’s national interests. PSA works on a broad range of issues relating to national security and foreign policy. The organization is heavily engaged with Congress, the executive branch, and DC’s think tank community. For more information, visit PSA’s website at www.psaonline.org.

 

 

PSA Expands its Board of Advisors

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Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) is excited to announce the addition of five new members to our Advisory Board, Senator Evan Bayh, Senator Tom Daschle, Senator Olympia Snowe, Lieutenant General Charles W. Hooper, and Mr. Robert Zoellick. Combined, they have served over 70 years in Congress, the Executive, the military, and international organizations such as the World Bank.  All five bring a strong commitment to promoting bipartisan foreign policy. PSA is grateful for each of their commitment to bipartisan collaboration, and we are honored to have their wealth of experience added to that of our current Advisory Board Members’.

Evan Bayh is a former U.S. Senator from Indiana (1999 – 2011) two-term governor (1989 – 1997), concluding his second term as governor with an approval rating of nearly 80%.  He was first elected to public office as Secretary of State for Indiana in 1986.  As Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council, Senator Bayh pushed for “Third Way” solutions to issues that often fall victim to partisan fighting. He has also served with numerous corporate and business entities\, as well as a lecturer at Indiana University Bloomington. Bayh He has also served on the board of the National Endowment for Democracy.

Tom Daschle has participated in the development and debate of almost every major public policy issue of the last three decades. In 1978, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served for eight years. In 1986, he was elected to the U.S. Senate and was chosen as Senate Democratic Leader in 1994. Senator Daschle is one of the longest-serving Senate Democratic leaders in history and served as both Majority and Minority Leader.  In 2007, Senator Daschle joined with former Majority Leaders George Mitchell, Bob Dole and Howard Baker to create the Bipartisan Policy Center, an organization dedicated to finding common ground on some of the pressing public policy challenges of our time. Senator Daschle serves on numerous public and private boards, including the Center for American Progress and the National Democratic Institute. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Lieutenant General Charles Hooper is recognized as one of America’s foremost soldier-diplomats and is widely respected with the Departments of State, Defense and the Intelligence Community.  With over 40 years of experience, Lieutenant General Hooper’s numerous assignments included serving as the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency; U.S. Defense Attaché in both China and Egypt; Senior Country Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense; DOD strategist and planner for U.S. Africa Command; Deputy for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; and as an instructor at the Naval Postgraduate school in Monterey. LTG Hooper’s many accomplishments began when he was commissioned as an infantryman in 1979. He holds numerous degrees from schools such as West Point, Harvard and the U.S Army War College. He is a fluent Chinese linguist and was awarded the French National Defense Medal.

Olympia Snowe is a former U.S. Representative (1979 – 1995) and Senator (1995 – 2013) from Maine. When first elected to Congress in 1978, at the age of 31, Snowe was the youngest Republican woman, and the first Greek American woman, ever elected to Congress.  She is also the first woman in American history ever to be elected to both houses of a state legislature and both houses of Congress.  Senator Snow currently is a member of the board of numerous private major American companies; is a Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Board of Directors of the Commission on Presidential Debates, the Senior Advisory Committee of Harvard’s Institute of Politics, the National Institute for Civil Discourse’s Advisory Board, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission. In 2014, she founded the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute to elevate the confidence and aspirations of high school girls and now serves as Honorary Chair of its Board of Directors.

Robert Zoellick served in the Treasury Department, State Department, and in the George H.W. Bush White House from 1985-1993. Between 1993 and 1997 he was the Executive Vice President of Fannie Mae. In 1997 he took a position with Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor and held various academic appointments. Zoellick returned to government when he was appointed the U.S. Trade Representative (2001-2005) and would go on to serve as Deputy Secretary of State (2005-2006.) In 2007, President George Bush nominated him to serve as the President of the World Bank, a position he would hold until 2012. Since leaving the role, Zoellick has served on the boards of a broad range of institutions including, the Carnegie Endowment for Peace, the German Marshall Fund, the European Institute, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

 

Partnership for a Secure America Advisory Board;

Madeleine Albright (Secretary of State 1997-2001)

Evan Bayh (Senator (D-IN) 1999-2011)

William Cohen (Secretary of Defense 1997-2001)

Tom Daschle (Senator (D-SD) 1987-2005)

Paula Dobriansky (Undersecretary of State 2001-2009)

Lee Hamilton (Congressman (D-IN) 1965-1999)

Gary Hart (Senator (D-CO) 1975-1987)

Carla A. Hills (US Trade Representative 1989-1993)

General Charles W. Hooper (U.S. Army Ret.) (Lieutenant General, Former Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency)

Jeh Johnson (Secretary of Homeland Security 2013-2017)

Nancy Kassebaum Baker (Senator (R-KS) 1978-1997)

Thomas Kean (Governor, New Jersey 1982-1990, 9/11 Commission Chair)

John Lehman ( Secretary of the Navy 1981-1987, 9/11 Commission 2003-2004)

Donald McHenry (Ambassador to UN 1979-1981)

Robert McFarlane (National Security Advisor 1983-1985)

Admiral Michael Mullen (U.S. Navy Ret.)  (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 2007-2011)

Sam Nunn (Senator (D-GA) 1972-1996)

Leon Panetta (Secretary of Defense 2011-2012)

William Perry (Secretary of Defense 1994-1997)

General David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.) (Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 2011-2012)

Thomas Pickering (Undersecretary of State 1997-2000)

Olympia Snowe (Senator (R-ME) 1995-2013)

Frances Townsend (Homeland Security Advisor 2004-2008)

Frank Wisner (Undersecretary of Defense Policy 1993-1994)

Robert Zoellick (President of World Bank 2007-2012)

 

 

 

Passing of Former Ambassador George P. Shultz

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For Immediate Release: February 8, 2021

Media Contact: psa@psaonline.org

Press Release: Passing of Former Ambassador George P. Shultz

Washington, D.C. – – Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) mourns the loss of PSA advisory board member Ambassador George P. Shultz, who passed away on Sunday, February 7th. Ambassador Shultz passed away in his home in Northern California.

Ambassador Shultz was an incredibly skilled patriot and is one of only two Americans to hold four cabinet positions throughout his long career in public service. He began his work in presidential administrations as a member of the Council of Economic Advisors for President Eisenhower and went on to occupy the roles of Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and as the first director of the newly created Office of Management and Budget. Most notably, Shultz served as Secretary of State under President Reagan and spearheaded historic achievements in arms control and diplomatic negotiations with the Soviet Union that helped pave the way to ending the Cold War. Ambassador Shultz was a central leader on the global effort to prevent the U.S. from deploying Pershing-II intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe, a move that would have increased the already high tensions of the Cold War. He received the Presidential Medal of Honor in 1989 and holds a legacy as one of the United States’ greatest statesmen.

Ambassador Schultz was a champion of bipartisanship and remained a staunch and active advocate for bipartisan foreign policy after leaving office.  PSA proudly hosted Secretary Shultz in a policy forum for his first visit back to Congress. Statesmen from both sides of the political aisle have expressed their sadness at his passing while celebrating his distinguished service for this Country.

President Biden acknowledged Shultz as a man of “honor and ideas…inked into the pages of our [US] history.” Secretary of State, Antony Blinken revered Shultz as a “patriot” and a “towering figure in the history of the State Department.” He was praised by and returned his praise to his diplomatic colleagues in the Department.

PSA will miss Ambassador Shultz and is honored to have benefitted from his guidance, experience, and wisdom and sends its deepest condolences to the Ambassador’s family and friends.

 

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

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PSA Celebrates George Schultz’s 100th Birthday!

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Dear Secretary Shultz,

On behalf of the staff and Board Members of the Partnership for a Secure America (PSA), based here in Washington, D.C., I want to wish you a Happy Birthday on your 100th year of a  successful and full life. What a wonderful and purposeful and successful life you have had – and continue to have.

We have been blessed by your membership on PSA’s Board of Advisors.  We all recall your PSA-sponsored talk with Congressional staff linking clean energy and national security during a special visit to Washington in 2013. I believe that was your first visit back to The Hill since leaving Washington years earlier.  We called that event “A Conversation with George Shultz”. I had the privilege on introducing you and moderating that event.  I remember, in response to a question from the audience, you urged ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban treaty (CTBT); we are still not there.

I also remember, as Senator Richard G. Lugar’s foreign policy assistant, your informative testimonies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. I especially remember how resolutely you supported and backed the Department’s Foreign Service and Civil Service officials at the time – and how much they welcomed and supported you as the Department’s CEO.

As you may know, PSA continues our efforts to promote a bipartisan, fact-based approach to the conduct of American foreign and national security policy.  We have created, arguably, the best Congressional Staff program in the country.  Promoting and building a base for bipartisanship in Congress has never been an easy challenge, but by including your name on our letterhead, PSA’s efforts have been infused with visibility, credibility, and significance. PSA deeply appreciates your service on our Board of Advisors and your extraordinary life of service and dedication.

We wish you a Happy Birthday, a wonderful Holiday Season, and healthy New Year.

Sincerely,

Andrew K. Semmel

Chair, Board of Directors

Off-the-Record with Ambassador Richard Verma on the Current State of U.S. – India Relations

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On February 13th – Partnership for a Secure America held an off-the-record dinner featuring the former U.S. Ambassador to India. PSA Board member and  Associate at the Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute at Harvard University Ronak Desai moderated the discussion. The dinner discussion emphasized the value of the U.S. India relationship and how it has […]

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Fall 2019 CPP Final Dinner

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Monday, November 18th – The Congressional Partnership Program’s Fall 2019 class participated in their final dinner on Monday. They presented to the group the findings from their partner projects, discussed the program highlights, and enjoyed one final night of mingling with their cohort.

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PSA-USIP Briefing on Afghan Negotiations

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Tuesday, September 17th – United States Institute for Peace (USIP) and Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) hosted a panel discussion featuring Scott Worden, Director of Afghanistan and Central Asia Programs at USIP, and Luke Coffey, Director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. This panel discussed how the Afghan negotiations […]

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Nuclear Security Report Authors Present Legislative Update at Hudson Institute

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Tuesday, August 13th – Authors of the 2018 report “Empowering Congress on Nuclear Security: Blueprints for a New Generation” from Partnership for a Secure America and the Arms Control Association provided an overview of the report’s findings and an update on legislative activity to prevent nuclear terrorism to a public audience at the Hudson Institute.

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