People / Jed D. D'Ercole

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Jed D.
D'Ercole

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR / DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, DCOffice of Senator Mazie K. Hirono

Works forDMazie K. Hirono · Democratic · Hawaii

Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI). Brings extensive experience in national security, energy policy, and legislative affairs. Previously served as National Security Advisor and Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Hirono, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy, and Director of Congressional Affairs at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Earlier worked as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director in the U.S. House of Representatives, and as an Associate at Smith Dawson & Andrews, a government affairs firm.

Last year's salary

$91,890

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

8.6y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,182,842

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Compensation Timeline

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Employment History

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LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR / DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, DC
Senate
Apr 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2025
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Senate
Oct 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2023
NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR
Senate
Apr 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Senate
Feb 7, 2017 to Mar 31, 2020

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Earlier career

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

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs
U.S. Department of Energy
Deputy Associate Administrator for External Affairs
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Director of Congressional Affairs
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Chief of Staff
U.S. House of Representatives
Legislative Director
U.S. House of Representatives
Associate
Smith Dawson & Andrews
Congressional District Field Representative
Indiana Democratic Party

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Sponsored Travel

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