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Aaron J.
Thiele

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBEROffice of the Senate Republican Leader

Senior Policy Adviser at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP (as of Aug 2025). Previously served as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. Senate with expertise in energy policy, natural resources, and land management appropriations. Served as primary advisor to Sen. Lisa Murkowski while she chaired the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (2022-2026). Earlier House experience includes advising Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) on defense and foreign affairs and supporting Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's office with policy and legislation research.

Last year's salary

$45,261

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

9.6y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$493,145

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Employment History

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
Senate
Oct 28, 2024 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Mar 8, 2021 to Oct 27, 2024
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ryan K. Zinke
forRRyan K. Zinke · Republican · Montana 0th District
House
Jan 1, 2017 to Mar 31, 2017
MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ryan K. Zinke
forRRyan K. Zinke · Republican · Montana 0th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Senior Policy Adviser
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
Primary Advisor on Energy and Natural Resources; Natural Resources Appropriations Strategist
Office of Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Policy Advisor on Defense and Foreign Affairs
Office of Rep. Ryan Zinke
Policy and Legislation Research Assistant
Office of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy

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