Policy Advisor, Foreign and Security Policy

Are you passionate about international affairs and keen to work in the world of diplomacy? The Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Policy Advisor to follow U.S. foreign and security policy. The position is based in the Department for Foreign, Security, and Development Policy at the Embassy.

 

About the job

As an advisor at the Embassy, you will help promote Denmark and Danish interests in the United States. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on developments in geographic and/or thematic areas of U.S. foreign and security policy assigned to you.

 

A core part of your job will be to engage with members of the U.S. administration and Congress based on Danish priorities. You must be able to work independently and identify how developments in American foreign and security policy affect Danish interests. You will produce reports on a regular basis to keep the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark informed of such developments. As part of the job, you will also facilitate visits by Danish government officials and parliamentarians as well as organize occasional events at the Embassy.

 

The Department often operates with short deadlines, and colleagues juggle multiple tasks at the same time. Currently the portfolio covers U.S. policy on the Middle East as well as arms control and non-proliferation. Your portfolio will be determined according to your background and needs of the team, you can also expect it evolve according to policy developments and priorities.

We expect you to be a team player and be ready to assume new tasks on short notice – and across the Department and the Embassy if needed. At the same time, we offer an opportunity to gain insight into a broad range of policy areas, to cultivate your diplomatic expertise, and to contribute to the Denmark-U.S. relationship.

 

Required qualifications

• A university degree in political science, economics, law or other relevant areas
• Preferably experience in a relevant line of work
• Demonstrated interest in U.S. foreign policy or international affairs
• Strong academic credentials and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Strong communications and writing skills. Proficiency in Danish or one of the other Scandinavian languages is preferred but not required.
• You must be adaptable and able to juggle many issues simultaneously.
• A flexible approach to work.
• A team player who values a good working environment with focus on strong cooperation
• Knowledge of American politics and business culture will be an asset.
  

Employment conditions

• Full time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract based on the local Embassy Staff Rules.
• You will be employed with an average workweek of 37 hours, but you are employed without an upper working hours’ limit. This implies that you must work more than 37 hours a week if your work so requires without receiving compensation for overtime.
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
• You will be offered a local health insurance with insurance premium partly covered with 20% personal coverage of premium.
• Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Rules.
• The basic gross monthly salary for the position and a candidate with relevant qualifications and relevant work experience – for an employee subject to US income taxation – is USD 5544. For a tax-exempt employee (tax exemption depending on US visa status and citizenship) the monthly net salary will be USD 4604. Basic salary is subject to change if the candidate does not have the needed qualifications for the position. On top of the basic salary, there will be an additional allowance of 12% for the no upper working hours’ limit. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience an additional individual allowance may be added.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) to the Embassy at [email protected] marked “Foreign and Security Advisor – [your name]” no later than Sunday February 22nd 2026.

The Embassy embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

We will invite selected candidates for an interview.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions

Information about the Danish Embassy in Washington can be found on www.usa.um.dk.

In case of additional questions, you are welcome to contact Head of the Department for Foreign, Security and Development Policy by e-mail, Mr. August Bundegaard Aggebo [email protected]

About us

The Embassy of Denmark is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers the United States of America. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 65 employees, 20 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries in Copenhagen.