The Week That Will Be

Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)

Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a discussion on the state of the healthcare system in Afghanistan. J. Stephen Morrison, CSIS Senior Vice President and Global Health Policy Center director, will moderate the conversation between Paul Spiegel, professor and director of the Center for Humanitarian Health at Johns Hopkins University, and Leonard Rubenstein, professor and director of the Program on Human Rights and Health in Conflict at Johns Hopkins University.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.: The Atlantic Council will host a panel of experts to discuss the fragile relationship between Presidents Vladamir Putin and Xi Jinping and the limits of Sino-Russian cooperation at the societal level. The event features Harley Balzer, a professor at Georgetown University; Daniel Fried, Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council; David Shullman, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub; and Elizabeth Wishnick, professor at Montclair State University. John Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, will moderate the event.

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.: The Atlantic Council will host an event analyzing how President Biden and the West can deter Russian military aggression. Emily Channell-Justice, director of the Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program at Harvard University’s Ukrainian Research Institute, provides welcoming remarks. Bernard-Henri Lévy, philosopher, filmmaker and author of the book, “The will to see: dispatches from a world of misery and hope,” will open the discussion with keynote remarks. Herbst; Gen. (Ret.) Philip Breedlove, former supreme allied commander Europe; Heather Conley, senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Alexander Vershbow, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council; and Andriy Zagorodnyuk, chair of the Centre for Defence Strategies, will also speak. Melinda Haring, deputy director of the Eurasia Center, will moderate the discussion.

Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)

Deputy General Counsel, Litigation, FBI Office of General Counsel

FBI’s Office of General Counsel is looking for a Deputy General Counsel to be responsible for the management and direct oversight of the Litigation Branch, which is comprised of more than 100 attorneys, paralegals and other professional staff. Reporting to the FBI General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel is responsible for the agency’s litigation practice, including civil litigation, national security litigation, lawsuits arising out of mass shootings and domestic terrorism incidents, and congressional and other demands for its sensitive information. In addition, the Deputy General Counsel leads the employment law practice, counseling and defending the FBI and its executives. In this role, the Deputy General Counsel serves as a senior representative for the FBI with the Department of Justice, the Intelligence Community, federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, academic, and private sector partners, and provides integral support to the FBI’s mission through this coordination.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Executive position at the FBI. The successful candidate will be an accomplished and well-rounded leader, manager, and attorney with strong communication (oral and writing), interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Substantial civil litigation experience in the federal court system and experience with the congressional oversight process is desirable. For more information and to apply, please visit: www.fbijobs.gov and search Job ID 41230. The job closes on December 22, 2021.

Cybersecurity Fellow, the Strauss Center, the University of Texas

The Strauss Center at the University of Texas at Austin seeks an emerging leader in cybersecurity law and policy to join its team as an in-residence Cybersecurity Fellow for the 2022-23 academic year (and perhaps beyond). This is an exciting opportunity to teach, conduct policy-relevant research, and participate in the larger life of our varied programs.

Qualifications.  The ideal candidate will be an early-to-mid-career expert with strong academic potential and demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity legal and policy issues. In identifying the Cybersecurity Fellow, the Strauss Center will prioritize potential for success in the classroom as a teacher; the ability to produce policy-relevant academic writing; expertise in cybersecurity policy, law, or both; and ability to succeed as part of a collegial, highly-motivated faculty-staff team that places significant emphasis on kindness, goodwill, and a sense of humor.

Duties.  The Fellow will teach one course each semester (most likely cross-listed with both the School of Law and the LBJ School of Public Affairs), on a topic to be determined in conjunction with the Center’s leadership. The Fellow also will produce original, policy-relevant scholarship on cutting-edge cybersecurity issues, and will participate in the larger project of developing the Strauss Center’s transdisciplinary academic offerings on cybersecurity and interacting with students associated with that program. The Fellow will also be involved in cybersecurity-related events we host, including our speaker series and the Austin Round of the Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 competition.

Other details.  The Fellow will receive a competitive salary and benefits as a full-time employee of the University Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will need to be on campus in Austin no later than the beginning of the fall semester in 2022, though an earlier start date may be possible. Renewal beyond the first year is possible as well.

Interested candidates should apply at this link. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. However, interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the close of business on January 15.

Fellow, Technology & Innovation Policy, R Street Institute

Washington, DC

The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., and with regional offices across the country—seeks an energetic fellow in Technology & Innovation Policy to work primarily in issue areas such as antitrust and telecommunications, as well as privacy, emerging technologies and online content moderation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of law and economics tradition, particularly the work surrounding the evolution and importance of the consumer welfare standard and regulatory agency processes.

This position reports to the director of the Technology & Innovation Policy program. If you want to join a hardworking organization and do something outstanding, this may be just the opportunity you need!

Your typical day at R Street may include researching and writing exceptional policy papers, op-eds and blog posts about significant topics related to privacy, antitrust and telecommunications; engaging directly with leaders on key policy issue areas; and interacting with a range of national and local media outlets to educate and provide context on the most impactful technology and innovation policy.

Other Aspects of Your Role:

Help conceive and oversee research projects that are high quality, highly credible and timely

Adapt policy, engagement and communication strategy in a quick-changing legislative and regulatory landscape

Work with government affairs and communications teams to identify and consistently engage with target audiences

Write a mix of op-eds, regulatory comments, amicus briefs and policy papers to help solve difficult problems and translate complex ideas in technology policy

Collaborate with internal and external scholars to move the policy conversation forward

Keep up-to-date with the latest research in your subset of technology policy

Attend and speak at events and convenings

Skills and Qualifications:

Exceptional analytical and communications skills with an ability to synthesize complex information quickly and explain complicated concepts clearly and concisely

Superior interpersonal skills and a strong team orientation

Strong writing skills

Passion or free markets and limited, effective government

Ability to serve effectively in a cross-functional role, working simultaneously with several different R Street organizational units

Excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage effectively competing interests and priorities

A sense of humor and a desire to grow with a dynamic organization

Workplace

We offer a flexible working arrangement. This is a full-time position that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or be fully remote.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

R Street strives to provide a compensation package superior to those at other think tanks and nonprofits. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide the following:

Unlimited paid time off policy, including all Federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December

Alternating Fridays off

A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match

HSA employer contribution match

Quarterly wellness reimbursement

Mobile equipment reimbursement

Internet subsidy

Monthly mobile plan reimbursement

Annual educational and professional development reimbursement

An option between a child care assistance, pet care assistance, or student loan repayment assistance reimbursement

R Street does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, era of military service, gender identity, relationship structure or anything else that’s illegal, immoral or nonsensical to use as a basis for hiring.

We currently plan to accept applications for this job until filled. We will contact qualified individuals for telephone interviews and conduct them on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held virtually, via Zoom.

To apply, you must upload a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Program Coordinator, Asia Program, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (Washington, DC)

Department/Program Summary:

The Indo-Pacific increasingly tops the foreign policy agenda in both the U.S. and Europe. At a time when the international rules-based order is increasingly contested, GMF’s Asia Program fosters coordinated U.S.-European approaches to common challenges in the region while building closer U.S.-European-Asian partnerships. Through its long-standing, signature trilateral Track 1.5 dialogues with stakeholders from China, India, Japan, and Taiwan, the Asia Program promotes cross-fertilization of ideas and potential policy solutions in key foreign, economic, and security policy areas. As the United States continues coalition-building in the region and Europe is developing its own Indo-Pacific strategies, GMF Asia’s insights and networks have never been more vital and relevant. The Asia Program’s fellows and staff manage an active set of policy programs, conduct in-depth research, publish regular newsletters and podcasts, and frequently contribute articles and commentary to a wide range of international publications and news outlets.

Job Summary:

The program coordinator will support GMF’s Asia Program on a variety of convening and research activities that foster transatlantic cooperation related to Asia. S/he will assist with the day-to-day program operations including drafting grant proposals and reports, tracking budgets and expenses, contact database updates, program updates (website, calendar, team call notes, booklet, and op-ed collections), managing interns, and providing research and editorial support. The program coordinator will provide logistical support for the Japan, Taiwan, and Korea portfolios which includes the Japan Trilateral Forum, the Taiwan Trilateral Forum, the Young Strategists Forum, and other events. S/he will also take the lead in supporting the Asia Program’s U.S.-based convening.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (in order of importance):

Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Asia Program, including liaising with staff across GMF, managing mailing lists, maintaining program schedules and calendars, monitoring necessary updates on the program webpages, and preparing budgets, contracts, and expense reports

Lead planning and organization efforts for the Japan Trilateral Forum, the Taiwan Trilateral Forum, and the Young Strategists Forum, and the Asia’s Program’s U.S.-based convening

Assist with the organization of other events for GMF’s Asia Program, including conferences in Europe and Asia and seminars and workshops at GMF’s offices. These include both in-person and virtual formats

Manage multiple aspects of events and projects through tasks such as communicating with participants, vendors, and partners, developing written content, identifying potential participants, sending invitations, executing on-site event logistics, accounting/reporting

Supervise the day-to-day activities of Asia Program interns and assist in their selection

Engage in fundraising activities, including independently developing proposal narratives and budgets, communicating with funders, researching prospective funders, and drafting grant reports

Manage production of the China Global podcast in conjunction with the program director

Develop written content for Asia program materials on the GMF website, social media, or other outlets

Provide research and editorial support for publications and digital content

Additional Duties/Responsibilities (in order of importance):

Travel occasionally to events and meetings as needed

Internal/External Contacts:

Interact daily with members of the Asia Program to provide research and administrative support

Coordinate regularly with GMF staff on a wide range of administrative issues

Communicate with external parties at all levels to provide information and facilitate activities related to GMF events

Engage with funders through email and in-person meetings

Autonomy and Responsibility:

Select and manage Asia Program interns

Develop content for proposals and program materials independently

Work collaboratively within the Asia Program and across GMF

Represent the Asia Program in communicating and collaborating with its external networks

Maintain confidentiality and use discretion regarding the operations of the Asia Program

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

A demonstrable interest or background in contemporary East, South, or Southeast Asian politics and policy – particularly related to China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and/or India – or a familiarity with U.S.-European policy issues and global strategic debates about American foreign policy and rising international powers

A minimum of three years of experience in a position that demonstrates the ability to multitask, work collaboratively with a team, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong event organization and management skills, with superb attention to detail

Excellent writing and editing skills in English; proficiency or familiarity with Asian languages (e.g., Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Hindi/Urdu) or European languages (e.g., German, French) a plus

Solid research and analytical capabilities on matters of contemporary policy relevance

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in international Relations or Affairs, Political Science, Economics, History, Asian studies, or another related field

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

The Organization:

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a private, non-partisan, American, public policy and grant making institution dedicated to promoting understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.

GMF does this by:

supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere

convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities,

contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics,

providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.

Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw.

To Apply:

Please click on this link to apply: Program Coordinator, Asia Program

Please provide a cover letter and your salary requirements.

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst, Center for Defense Information, Project On Government Oversight

Founded in 1981 in partnership with whistleblowers, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that works to expose waste, corruption, abuse of power, and other instances where the government fails to serve the public. We champion reforms to achieve a more effective, ethical, and accountable federal government that safeguards constitutional principles. POGO has an over $6 million annual budget that supports a staff of over 50 employees. POGO does not accept donations or other revenue from for-profit corporations or the government.

POGO’s Center for Defense Information (CDI) is looking for a talented Analyst to support the team by initiating, conducting, and managing research, analyses, and policy development activities that expose government waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption, with a primary focus on defense policy issues. The Analyst will identify subjects of investigation and analysis that will reveal systemic issues, and provide insights to their supervisor and the policy and civic engagement teams to develop policy solutions to identified problems. The Analyst reports directly to the Director of the Center for Defense Information.

We encourage potential applicants to apply even if they only have experience or familiarity in some of the areas described below. We fully recognize that many great candidates will not have experience in all of the areas we list, or may have relevant experiences and skills that we have not listed or considered.

Responsibilities include:

● Perform in-depth research and analysis utilizing the internet, Freedom of Information Act requests, whistleblower information, sources, government and non-government documents, and other resources. Independently monitor the beat, determine what new developments warrant further investigation, analysis, and advocacy, and bring ideas to supervisor.

● Publish original analysis and opinion pieces for a variety of publications – including POGO’s website and external outlets – and be a spokesperson for media inquiries on relevant issues

● Conduct original research to draft reports, letters to Congress, coalition letters, and other materials.

● Work collaboratively to advance CDI’s goals and ensure collaboration internally, including with POGO’s communication, investigation, research, policy, civic engagement and development teams

● Support the development team in writing grants, developing programmatic goals, and communicating with donors and POGO supporters

● Other duties as required to accomplish POGO’s mission.

Qualifications include:

● Minimum of 2 years of research or policy experience including positions in the military, Congressional offices, law enforcement, journalism, or civil society – or demonstrated equivalent experience

● Demonstrated ability to work with sources

● Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

● Excellent written and verbal communications skills including: writing clearly, organizing information in a compelling manner, and making effective arguments

● Strong media skills in addition to keen news judgment and a passion for reforming the Pentagon for more effective, affordable, and ethical national security policy

● Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and take initiative to solve problems and adapt to changing circumstances

● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work on internal teams, across external organizations, and independently when necessary

● Demonstrated commitment to working in a nonpartisan, collaborative, respectful manner with diverse stakeholders.

● Must be able to deal with confidential information using discretion and judgment.

● (+) Knowledge of how appropriations, budget and regulatory processes work a plus, but not required

● (+) Advanced data analytics skills and ability to write and run computer codes that would further research findings a plus, but not required

Compensation, benefits, and other information:

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC and includes the listed benefits.

Competitive nonprofit salary starting at $69k

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) employee investment plan available, with employer retirement contribution through a SEP IRA once eligible

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Metro SmarTrip benefits participation available

Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2021

Deputy General Counsel, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

ODNI/OGC is looking for a Deputy General Counsel. As detailed in the job announcement, the Deputy General Counsel will lead a team of attorneys and staff providing legal advice and support across a wide range of issues affecting the ODNI and the Intelligence Community. ODNI is particularly interested in senior-level candidates with knowledge of and experience providing legal guidance on budget development and execution, as well as acquisition and procurement law and policy. Applications are due November 4, 2021.

Vice President, Marketing & Communications, AccessLex Institute

Since 1983, AccessLex Institute has continually evolved to meet the ever-changing challenges and needs of the law students and institutions that they serve. They are steadfast in their commitment to inform students of the economic realities of law school without limiting their aspirations. They conduct and commission research to illuminate the latest data and evidence on the most critical issues facing legal education today. As a nonprofit organization underpinned by nearly 200 American Bar Association-approved nonprofit and state-affiliated law schools, AccessLex is dedicated to the betterment of legal education.

The Vice President, Marketing and Communications plays a central role in the success of the Company. This position is responsible for leading strategic and tactical efforts to further the identity and reputation of the Company, its Centers and its nonprofit products and services. The Vice President reports directly to the President and CEO and will lead a team that is tasked with creating and disseminating a wide range of content across many different channels in support of the continued acceptance and growth of the Company’s brand and market share/penetration of its products and services, while advancing the Company’s positioning as a leading and trusted voice in the legal education space. Specific qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field.

Minimum ten years of directly related experience in a similar role.

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to lead teams through change, measure and manage performance and develop processes and policies designed to optimize the effectiveness and productivity of the department and its members.

Able to think and act both analytically and strategically and interpret data from diverse sources to recommend a course of action; and

Demonstrated understanding of principles, strategy and methods in the areas of marketing, advertising, public relations, design and web.

Able to lead the integration of marketing principles, strategies and techniques into web design and development.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and organization skills with proven ability to multi-task, adhere to deadlines and respond quickly when necessary.

Hands-on experience building and running marketing campaigns. Deep understanding of digital marketing technology (social media platforms, SEO, etc.);

Self-starter with a sense of urgency, a clear set of priorities, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a highly collaborative environment.

Policy Counsel/Analyst, Free Expression Project, Center for Democracy & Technology

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is seeking an enthusiastic advocate to join our team working on issues at the intersection of free expression and technology. This role is ideal for early-career professionals with a background in law (Policy Counsel position) or other advanced degree (Policy Analyst position), and offers opportunities for professional development and increasing levels of responsibility.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging issues related to free expression in the United States and around the world, including content moderation, intermediary liability, disinformation, hate speech, terrorist propaganda, fundamental rights protection, and transparency reporting, as well as cross-cutting issues such as surveillance, encryption, voter suppression, machine learning and algorithmic decision making, and privacy.

The position is based in CDT’s Washington, DC office (with remote work currently in effect due to COVID-19). CDT works to preserve freedom of expression and other human rights online through a variety of strategies, including advocacy, public education, and research. CDT engages in legislative debates and litigation at the state, national, and regional level in the US and EU; participates in agency rulemaking and other policy development processes, domestically and globally; and works to build best practices with industry and with other civil society advocates. We work to preserve the open Internet as an enabler of individuals’ fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information, by holding governments and companies accountable for the ways they shape our online environment and seeking to empower individuals and communities.

Responsibilities:

This position will report to the Director of the Free Expression Project and work closely with the Director and Deputy Director of the Free Expression Project. Key responsibilities for this position include:

● Conducting in-depth legal, policy and legislative research and analysis and developing policy recommendations;

● Drafting legal and advocacy documents such as policy papers, research reports, blog posts, press releases, testimony, agency comments, and legal briefs and memoranda;

● Advocating before executive branch and legislative policymakers;

● Engaging directly with technology companies to develop best practices and policy recommendations;

● Developing and maintaining productive relationships with other advocates, academics, policymakers, technologists, companies, and communities; and

● Representing CDT through public speaking, participation in coalition meetings, and media interviews.

Qualifications:

An ideal candidate would have:

● Between 1 and 3 years of work experience in legal or policy positions relating to free expression, information policy, civil liberties, or technology policy;

● An advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. law, computer science, information, public policy);

● Experience in at least one of the following areas: U.S. First Amendment law; E.U. or U.S. intermediary liability law; international human rights law and free expression; content moderation; automated content analysis/filtering; transparency reporting;

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

● Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills;

● Familiarity with technical concepts related to the Internet, freedom of expression, and

content moderation; and

● An energetic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working style.

Compensation

Salary is competitive with public interest and government pay scales. CDT provides a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave.

To Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to hr@cdt.org. The Center for Democracy & Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. We believe that a diverse staff enables us to do better and more impactful work. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQI and other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

External Affairs Officer, Digital Innovation Democracy Initiative, the German Marshall Fund

Department/Program Summary:

The Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative is the technology program of The German Marshall Fund of the United States, harnessing GMF’s extensive networks across the US and Europe to ensure that the next waves of innovation will support – rather than undermine– democratic values. DIDI connects technologists, civil society, and the transatlantic policy community to catalyze inclusive innovation that strengthens democracy, with a focus on: (1) digital platforms, (2) supply chains and critical technologies, (3) Artificial Intelligence, frontier technologies and industrial policies. DIDI develops new agile, open, and accountable approaches to solving cutting edge challenges.

Job Summary:

This position will interact with national legislative bodies and government agencies to represent and protect the organization’s business plans and interests. S/he will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for DIDI’s public messaging needs, including engagement with media and outreach to various audiences across the United States and Europe and proactively message DIDI’s work to the public. S/he will also be involved with outreach to civil society stakeholders.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Develops and implements comprehensive programs to work with stakeholders so that they can use the work of the organization.

Develops and maintains strong relationships with policymakers and the media.

Develop and manage strategic outreach and communications for the program, particularly by proactively identifying opportunities to educate policymakers on recommended policies and present analysis publicly.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

Pitch information and provide interviews to journalists on an ongoing basis when appropriate.

Establish and manage a network of journalists, government officials, Hill contacts, and other constituencies

Plan strategically about policy advocacy and public relations

Qualifications and Requirements:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a thorough understanding of effective public relations techniques.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Substantial experience in communications, congressional affairs.

Knowledge of media operations and a firm understanding of the core principles of journalism.

Knowledge of the U.S. government structure, both Congress and the executive branch.

Excellent English-language skills – verbal and written; proficiency in a European language preferred.

Ability to translate complex ideas into a compelling message.

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of technology policy is strongly preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or related field required; Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred. Minimum five years of related experience, preferably with some government experience.

The Organization:

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a private, non-partisan, American, public policy and grant making institution dedicated to promoting understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.

GMF does this by:

supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere

convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities,

contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics,

providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.

Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw.

To Apply:

Please click on this link to apply: External Affairs Officer, Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative

Please provide a cover letter and your salary requirements.

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Program Manager and Fellow to Work on Compelled Data Access, Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative, the German Marshall Fund

Department/Program Summary:

The Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative is the technology program of The German Marshall Fund of the United States, harnessing GMF’s extensive networks across the US and Europe to ensure that the next waves of innovation will support – rather than undermine– democratic values. DIDI connects technologists, civil society, and the transatlantic policy community to catalyze inclusive innovation that strengthens democracy, with a focus on: (1) digital platforms, (2) supply chains and critical technologies, (3) Artificial Intelligence, frontier technologies and industrial policies. DIDI develops new agile, open, and accountable approaches to solving cutting edge challenges.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager and Fellow will report to Senior Fellow and Director of DIDI to develop the formats for high-level meetings, identify and reach out to participants, commission research, and track policy developments in the US and Europe. This person will also grow and foster networks and partnerships, representing and presenting the initiative’s work to policy makers, funders and stakeholders at conferences in the US and Europe. The Program Manager will be a visible spokesperson and representative of GMF and will conduct research and policy analysis. The position will involve a mix of program management, outreach, event management, research, analysis, and writing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Organize an ongoing task force of policymakers, civil society leaders, experts on technology policy. Conceptualize and organize workshops and high-level meetings; help identify and solicit participants

Organize public events; outreach to policymakers, civil society groups, technology companies, experts

Write policy papers and edit papers written by others

Track tech industry and policy-related developments in the US and Europe

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage the work of contractors and vendors

Develop communications materials for program initiatives

Assist in developing and tracking project budgets, proposals, and grant reports

Internal/External Contacts:

Represent the technology program with policymakers and other stakeholders and at conferences in the US and Europe

Autonomy and Responsibility:

Assist the Director in managing, growing, and fostering networks and partnerships

Work collaboratively within the program and with other GMF departments/contacts

Write policy papers and edit papers written by others

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

Substantive knowledge of major technology policy issues, especially related to digital platforms, data, AI

Research and writing experience

Demonstrated experience (5-7 years) in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors working part of that time on technology policy

Self-motivated with good judgment about solving programs, juggling competing priorities, and communicating about priority setting with a team

Excellent project management skills and an ability to meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain high-level contacts

Education:

Master’s degree in social sciences, technology/public policy, or international relations preferred

The Organization:

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a private, non-partisan, American, public policy and grant making institution dedicated to promoting understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.

GMF does this by:

supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere

convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities,

contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics,

providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.

Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw.

To Apply:

Please click on this link to apply: Program Manager and Fellow, Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative

Please provide a cover letter and your salary requirements.

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Managing Senior Fellow, Cybersecurity & Emerging Threats Program, R Street Institute

Washington, D.C.

We at the R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., and with regional offices across the country—are seeking a national security and cybersecurity professional to join an outstanding team that is passionate about finding real solutions to some of the toughest challenges society faces in cyber and national security. If we find you to be the right fit, you will report to the director of the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats program. If you want to join a growing, upbeat organization and do something extraordinary, this may be just the opportunity you need!

Your typical day at R Street will include researching and writing exceptional policy papers, op-eds or blog posts; mentoring and training junior policy staff throughout the research process from conceptualization to publication; engaging directly with leaders on key policy issue areas; and/or interacting with a range of national and local media outlets to educate and provide commentary on national security and cyber issues.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct independent research and produce novel written products targeted to a variety of audiences (e.g., legislators, regulators, industry, the more general public) in any of the following areas: Supply chain security and China, Encryption and/or Data security/privacy.

Stay on top of the field to identify and address over-the-horizon and white space issues, especially those involving cutting-edge technology issues such as artificial intelligence.

Serve as an established subject matter expert for an array of public and private sector partners and settings (high-profile media, meetings with Capitol Hill staff or legislators, national and international conferences, etc.).

Assist the program director by providing feedback on grant proposals and helping to drive program strategy thoughtfully.

Coach, guide and mentor junior staff, particularly with research and writing quality and production.

Collaborate across the organization with government affairs, publications and communications teams to identify target audiences and engage with them consistently and effectively.

Other Aspects of Your Role

Identify new and unique policy initiatives that will attract support from a wide range of donors.

Think critically, speak your mind, but be open to being wrong and adjusting accordingly.

Demonstrate acceptable failure tolerance as part of the learning and research process.

Be an encouraging and supportive teammate.

Skills and Qualifications

Advanced degree(s) in relevant fields plus at least five years of post-graduate experience

Prior teaching experience preferably at the undergraduate level or higher and/or other experience training and mentoring research teams

Exceptional analytical and communications skills with an ability to synthesize complex information quickly and explain complicated concepts clearly and concisely

Superior interpersonal skills and a strong team orientation

Ability to serve effectively in a cross-functional role working simultaneously with several different R Street organizational units

A self-starter with excellent attention to detail that can handle opposing interests and priorities

Passion for free markets and limited, effective government

A sense of humor and a desire to grow with a dynamic organization!

Workplace

We offer a flexible working arrangement. This is a full-time position that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or be fully remote with occasional travel to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. R Street is growing rapidly but remains a close-knit team.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

We strive to provide a compensation package superior to those at other think tanks and nonprofits. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide the following:

Unlimited paid time off policy, including all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving and two weeks holiday closure in December

Alternating Fridays off

A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match

HSA employer contribution match

Quarterly wellness reimbursement

Mobile equipment reimbursement

Internet subsidy

Monthly mobile plan reimbursement

Annual educational and professional development reimbursement

An option between a child care assistance, pet care assistance or student loan repayment assistance reimbursement

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, era of military service, gender identity, relationship structure or anything else that’s illegal, immoral or nonsensical to use as a basis for hiring.

We currently plan to accept applications for this job until filled. We will contact qualified individuals for telephone interviews and conduct them on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held virtually, via Zoom.

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Adjunct Professor of the Practice of National Security Policy, Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy

The Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University invites seasoned national security policy professionals to apply for several teaching positions in an exciting new hybrid Executive Masters of National Security Policy for mid-career students seeking to advance in their leadership roles in the national security policy realm in the public and private sectors. Selected candidates will work with existing Duke faculty to build an ambitious new program and stand up the new degree curriculum. They also will have the opportunity to participate in the American Grand Strategy and Counterterrorism and Public Policy Fellows Programs, and collaborate with the Sanford School’s national security faculty on related policy and research projects and proposals.

Applicants may apply to teach one or more classes and may retain professional engagement elsewhere while teaching in the program. The full course list is here; courses of particular need are National Security Leadership, National Security Ethics, National Security Budgeting, National Security Institutions. As a hybrid program responsibilities include teaching synchronously online, building asynchronous online content, and occasional on-campus immersion sessions. Some classes will start in the summer of 2022, and some in the subsequent semesters of the academic year 2022/2023. The positions will allow for some preparation time in advance of class launches.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree or higher and substantial professional experience in such areas of national security policy and policymaking as defense, diplomacy, development, leadership, ethics, cyber, technology, terrorism, biological threats, and/or global environment. Experience creating and executing applied learning experiences such as simulations, war games, table-top exercises, and leading client-based research programs is a plus, as is online teaching experience. Policy research and writing are of interest, but not required.

Applicants may reside in NC or in any of the partner states with which Duke has employment agreements (California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC).

The Sanford School includes a full-time faculty of almost 70 and offers an undergraduate major, three other Masters programs, and a Ph.D. program. Current faculty members have degrees in a variety of disciplines including demography, economics, history, law, medicine, philosophy, political science, psychology/social psychology, public policy, public health/health policy, and sociology. The Sanford School houses several interdisciplinary research centers, and offers degree-related programs and opportunities in Washington, China, Scotland, India, London and Geneva. More information on the Sanford School can be found at www.sanford.duke.edu.

Candidates should submit a letter of application that traces their professional experience and makes it clear why they would be interested in joining the Sanford School of Public Policy and how their expertise would meet the needs of the curriculum. The letter, along with a CV and the names and contact information of three references (no letters at this stage), should be submitted via the following website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19142. Applications submitted by October 31, 2021, will be guaranteed consideration. For further information contact Professor Bruce Jentleson, Search Committee Chair, bwj7@duke.edu.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Request for Resumes, Department of Defense Office of the General Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense (DoD), is reviewing the resume file for potential candidates for a number of Schedule A, Excepted Service, attorney positions that are under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel (Intelligence) and support the intelligence and security practice areas. Individuals interested in being considered are invited to review the notice at https://ogc.osd.mil/Careers/. This is not a vacancy announcement.

The office is seeking candidates with expertise relevant to the following roles:

Intelligence Oversight. Provides legal support to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Oversight; participates in intelligence oversight inspections; advises onintelligence law, regulation, and policy; and reviews legislative proposals andcommunications with Congress on intelligence oversight issues.

Counternarcotics and Law Enforcement. Legal advice and services related to DoD’s (including the National Guard) counterdrug and related support to civilian law enforcement agencies. Provides legal advice and support related to the oversight and management of DoD law enforcement activities, including authorities, training, and standards.

Sensitive Activities. Provides legal advice and services concerning U.S. law and international law related to military operations, intelligence activities, counterintelligence operations, cyberspace operations, information operations, security classification policies, and special access programs.

Counterintelligence and Security. Provides legal advice and services concerning personnelsecurity and vetting policy, investigations and appeals policy, law enforcement policy, detainee litigation, physical security and industrial security policy, critical technology protection and insider threat programs, and counterintelligence policy.

Director of Privacy & Data Project, The Center for Democracy and Technology

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is seeking an experienced advocate to lead CDT’s project on consumer privacy and data. The Director of Privacy & Data Project will lead a growing team of 5+ counsels focused on changing the law and business practices to protect consumers’ and workers’ privacy, prevent discriminatory uses of data, and promote responsible use of AI. Key workstreams include: advocating for meaningful federal privacy legislation, direct-to-company advocacy to improve corporate data practices, working with federal and state agencies to promote effective oversight and regulation, and overseeing specific grant projects focused on health privacy, worker privacy, and the impact of algorithm-driven decision systems for people with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities. Each of these workstreams places a strong focus on equity and the risks of discriminatory uses of data.

The Director is a senior member of the U.S. policy team, collaborating frequently with other CDT Project Directors to develop multi-dimensional policy solutions (e.g. at the intersection of privacy and competition, or privacy and online content moderation). The Director also works closely with CDT’s Brussels office, helping to shape CDT’s advocacy on privacy, data and AI in the EU.

This position managing CDT’s largest policy team is an exceptional opportunity for an advocate wishing to shape corporate data practices and AI governance at a pivotal time in technology policy. The Director will engage as a public thought leader, publish written reports and op-eds, testify and speak before external audiences. They must also serve as an effective manager, setting an advocacy vision for their team and overseeing implementation of several substantial grant projects.

The position is based in CDT’s Washington, DC office, with remote work currently in effect due to COVID-19.

About CDT

The Center for Democracy & Technology champions policies, laws, and technical designs that empower people to use technology for good – while protecting against invasive, discriminatory and exploitative uses. For 25 years, CDT has worked to ensure that the Internet empowers, emboldens and equalizes people around the world. Today, CDT is at the center of societal debates about privacy, data and discrimination, surveillance, online speech, misinformation, and other key questions about the role of technology in people’s lives.

CDT pursues legislation at the state, national, and regional level in the US and EU; participates in agency rulemaking and other policy development processes; leads strategic litigation; builds advocacy coalitions; and promotes industry standards and practices that protect users’ civil rights and civil liberties. CDT’s work spans many issues, including (but not limited to) consumer privacy, AI and machine learning, surveillance, online speech, internet architecture, civic technology, competition and election security. We take a rigorous approach that integrates legal, policy and technical expertise, with a focus on developing actionable policy solutions. You can read more about our work at www.cdt.org.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Direction. Develop the strategic plan for the Privacy & Data team, collaborating with the CEO, Director of Policy and other project teams to identify core advocacy goals and design and oversee the work plan to achieve them. Collaborate with Development team on grant proposals to help achieve these goals.

Management. Manage a team of policy counsels, overseeing direction of their projects, reviewing and editing work product, and serving as a mentor to build cohesion and vision within the team.

Representation. Act as a key representative on privacy, data & AI issues before policymakers, regulatory agencies, civil society organizations, industry and the broader public. Engage in public speaking, including providing public testimony and speaking with the press.

Stakeholder Engagement. Work collaboratively with CDT’s broad network of engagement targets, including civil society partners, academics, and companies at the national and international level. Build and maintain relevant relationships within these communities. Participate in CDT’s Working Groups, engage with members of CDT’s Advisory Council, Fellows Program, and Collaborating Attorneys’ Network.

Direct-to-Company Advocacy. Engage directly with technology companies to advocate for and advise on adoption of privacy-protective and responsible data use practices.

Project Work. Carry out the daily work of the Privacy & Data team, such as:

Legal and policy analysis and development of policy recommendations related to emerging issues in consumer privacy, AI and data governance.

Author reports and op-eds, develop advocacy letters and other materials to advance the project’s policy goals.

Provide policy and technical assistance to policymakers, regulators and commercial entities.

Identify and work on strategic litigation opportunities, including filing amicus briefs and impact litigation.

Engage in public education, media relations, and public speaking.

Internal Thought Leadership. Collaborate with the CEO, Policy Director, and other Project Directors to inform CDT’s policy direction, harmonize policy positions across the organization, and find areas of collaboration across teams.

Qualifications:

Significant technology policy experience and deep domain expertise, as demonstrated through career positions and/or written work.

A minimum of 7-10 years in relevant legal, policy or advocacy positions, with increasing levels of responsibility and management experience.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing technology policies and practices that protect civil rights, civil liberties and democratic values, with expertise in U.S. privacy law (expertise in civil rights law a plus; expertise in non-U.S. privacy law a plus).

Commitment to managing teams in a way that mentors rising advocates and fosters a collaborative culture among staff.

Experience with Congress, federal agencies, and corporate best practices preferred.

Experience building multi-stakeholder coalitions, influencing decision-makers, shaping legislation and/or leading impact litigation preferred.

Excellent communication skills, with experience in public speaking, writing, and a demonstrated ability to communicate policy issues to the media and the public.

Compensation:

CDT offers competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, sick, and parental leave.

Applicants:

Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@cdt.org.

Deadline:

Open until filled.

The Center for Democracy & Technology is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or disability.

Call for Submissions, Stanford International Policy Review

Call for submissions: Now accepting articles for consideration in SIPR’s Spring 2021 Print Issue

The Stanford International Policy Review invites submissions from graduate students, policy practitioners, academics, and other professionals for its Spring 2021 peer-reviewed print issue. SIPR publishes two issues per year, in the winter and in the spring. SIPR publishes articles, commentary, policy memos and issue briefs, as well as book reviews on international policy topics.

The Spring 2021 issue theme is The Future of Internationalism. SIPR seeks articles that offer insightful policy analysis addressing the fissures and opportunities of the current international system. We invite authors to consider topics like the post-pandemic liberal international order, the United Nations at its 75th anniversary, and shared global challenges (e.g., climate change, terrorism, and technological governance).

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Articles submitted before March 15th will receive priority consideration for our fall issue. SIPR will cover the submission fee for the first 100 submissions. After that, the authors will be responsible for a $10 submission fee.

Learn more about submissions here. Please submit pieces for priority consideration by March 15.

In the Fall 2020 edition, authors examined critical global policy issues including:

Reform proposals for the World Health Organization

Modern Great Power dynamics

The Biden Presidency and Ukraine

COVID-19 financial relief programs in the U.K.

The future of Hong Kong property law

President López Obrador’s peace plan for Mexico

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Naval Warfare Analyst

The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for anticipated full-time faculty openings in the Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) at the Center for Naval Warfare Studies in Newport, RI. These anticipated openings are available to support a number of ongoing and emergent research programs within the department.

The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.

Strategic and Operational Research Department. The Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) produces innovative research and analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. interagency, and the broader national security community. It also generates new scholarship in security studies and actively participates in the broader academic community. The SORD department is one of three in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College, the others being the War Gaming Department and the Stockton Center for International Law. It is home to a number of specialized centers, institutes, and advanced research groups that foster deeper levels of research, analysis, and teaching on subjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey, Mahan, and Brodie groups. The SORD department’s faculty employ varied and multi-disciplinary approaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the Department of Defense. The department’s faculty are educated in a range of social sciences, humanities, sciences, and critical languages, and the faculty consists of civilians and retired and active-duty military officers.

Advanced Research Groups (ARPs). There a number of ARPs within SORD that produce applied research and analysis on a series of regional, operational and strategic challenges facing the naval and joint force now and in the future. These research programs involve group work, individual study, faculty collaboration, wargaming, workshops, and research trips to national labs, operational commands, the Pentagon and a wide range of other DoD, academic, and private sector organizations. Most of the groups include a mix of full-time faculty and volunteer resident students from the College who contribute to the research of the ARPs for their master’s degree and JPME academic credit. From exploring emerging warfare technologies to developing operational concepts and strategy, ARPs give the student scholars practical experience that can be applied to their careers. Moreover, the ARPs provide direct input to key planners and decision-makers in the U.S. naval force, across DoD and the U.S. interagency.

Qualifications and Competencies. Candidates must have an advanced degree and experience in assessing and evaluating strategic, operational, and tactical warfare concepts. A Master’s degree is required, a Ph.D. is highly preferred. Desired attributes include: knowledge of U.S. and/or foreign naval and joint technical capabilities and concepts of operations, or equivalent practical experience in advancing technology and functional capabilities; knowledge of naval and joint warfare in all phases of operations from peace time to high-end combat; and/or a background in nuclear topics and strategic deterrence. Experience may have been gained by leading and conducting research, systems analysis, systems operation, and/or development and execution of warfighting operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures within the DoD environment. Experience on research teams, as well as war gaming experience is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation, and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule.

Applications. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-10 and submit their application package to: nwc-20-10@usnwc.edu. The application package must include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until 30 September 2020.

Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW). Active duty members must submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement dated to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Questions should be directed to the hiring committee chair, Professor Peter Dutton, at duttonp@usnwc.edu.

The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Security Studies, U.S. Naval War College

The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for anticipated full-time faculty openings in the Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) at the Center for Naval Warfare Studies in Newport, RI.

The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.

Strategic and Operational Research Department. The Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) produces innovative research and analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. interagency, and the broader national security community. It also generates new scholarship in security studies and actively participates in the broader academic community. The SORD department is one of three in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College, the others being the War Gaming Department and the Stockton Center for International Law. The SORD department is home to a number of specialized centers, institutes, and advanced research groups that foster deeper levels of research, analysis, and teaching on subjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey, Mahan, and Brodie groups. The SORD department’s faculty employ varied and multi-disciplinary approaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the Department of Defense. The department’s faculty are educated in a range of social sciences, humanities, sciences, and critical languages, and the faculty consists of civilians and retired and active-duty military officers.

Responsibilities. SORD faculty conduct research and analysis across a broad spectrum of areas relating to security studies including strategy and grand strategy, military and maritime operations, conventional and nuclear deterrence, political economy, area studies, and other Navy-related topics. Duties may also include design of and participation in wargames, exercises, and workshops/conferences in support of the Navy and the DOD. SORD faculty will be expected to support student research and remain current and productive in their academic fields of study.

Qualifications and Competencies. Qualified candidates must have an advanced degree from an accredited university. A master’s degree is requires. A research-oriented Ph.D. is highly preferred. Ph.D. candidates who are close to defending their dissertations (ABD) as well as practitioners with relevant and significant experience in the field will be considered. Demonstrated familiarity with the capability to analyze issues of war and the use of military force is required. Knowledge of future military technologies, capabilities, and strategies is desirable. Candidates should have ongoing research projects or be engaged with ongoing planning relating to war, security and strategy that they can continue at the Naval War College.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule.

Applications. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-08 and submit their application package to: nwc-20-08@usnwc.edu. The application package must include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until 30 September 2020.

Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW). Active duty members must submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement dated to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Peter Dutton, at duttonp@usnwc.edu.

The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Author: Emily Dai

This post first appeared in Lawfare. Read the original article.