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Erin
Jarnagin

NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOROffice of Senator John N. Kennedy

Works forRJohn A. , Kennedy Jr. · Republican · Louisiana

National Security Advisor for U.S. Senator John N. Kennedy (R-LA), where she manages the Senator's national security and foreign policy portfolio. Previously Deputy Director of Congressional Relations at the Wilson Center (2022–2024), where she advanced non-partisan foreign policy scholarship and congressional engagement. Prior Senate experience spans 6+ years on foreign policy, defense, space, and technology issues, including service as Legislative Assistant to Senator Cynthia Lummis. Holds expertise in Middle East policy and American grand strategy in the Persian Gulf. Member of the Partnership for a Secure America and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy.

Last full-year salary

$139,999

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

11.2y

6 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

5

$21,888 total

Career earnings

$730,960

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Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR
Senate
Mar 18, 2024 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Feb 1, 2021 to Nov 4, 2022
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Oct 11, 2019 to Jan 2, 2021
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Oct 1, 2017 to Oct 10, 2019
DEPUTY CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTOR
Senate
Oct 17, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017
LEGISLATIVE INTERN
Senate
Jan 5, 2015 to Mar 13, 2015

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Deputy Director of Congressional Relations
Wilson Center
Legislative Assistant
Office of Senator Cynthia Lummis

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

5 trips · $21,889 combined disclosed value.

Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
May 25, 2026 to May 30, 2026
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Aug 3, 2024 to Aug 11, 2024
$9,289
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Aug 3, 2024 to Aug 11, 2024
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Jul 13, 2024 to Jul 21, 2024
$12,600
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Jul 13, 2024 to Jul 21, 2024
Pending