That Week That Will Be

Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10:00 a.m.: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host an event entitled “The Importance of U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateral Defense Cooperation,” featuring a discussion with Randall Schriver, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs at the U.S. Department of Defense, and Dr. Victor Cha, Senior Advisor and Korea Chair at CSIS. Details are available here.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 3:00 p.m.: CSIS will launch a new report titled “Out of the Shadows: Shining a Light on Irregular Migration.” The launch will include a panel discussion with Brian Kelly, Head of Community Stabilization Unit, International Organization of Migration; Ky Luu, Chief Operating Officer, International Medical Corps; and Cindy Huang, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for Global Development and Vice President of Strategic Outreach, Refugees International; and moderated by Erol Yaybroke, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development. Registration or livestream available here.

Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)

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2020 Congressional Nuclear Security Fellowship

Overview
The Nuclear Security Working Group’s Congressional Fellowship program provides highly qualified up-and-coming national security professionals with an opportunity to spend a year working in the United States Congress.

Responsibilities
Fellows are treated as a member of the staff and are assigned responsibilities and duties based on the needs of the office. Typical Fellow responsibilities include: preparing senior staff and Members/Senators for hearings, meetings, and briefings; Sharing their expertise on a range of national security issues, as requested by their supervisors; Answering constituent inquiries; Contributing to the priorities of their Members/Senators, under the direction of senior office staffers. Fellows are also encouraged to forge professional relationships with colleagues with an interest in nuclear/national security issues from both sides of the aisle and deepening their professional relationships with the Washington policy community.

Stipend Award
Fellows are awarded a stipend of up to $80,000 based on past experience. Fellows also receive an annual travel allowance to facilitate travel to professional meetings and their Member’s district or state. Fellows receive their stipends as independent contractors, are not eligible for benefits and are not considered employees of the George Washington University or the Congress.

Timeline

The fellowship begins in January 2020 and runs through December 2020. Fellows agree to work for the full calendar year. Applications for the 2020 fellowship are due September 30, 2019. Selected applicants will be interviewed by NSWG staff in the Fall. Applicants will then interview with House and Senate host offices who will extend final fellowship offers.

More info on eligibility and application requirements can be found on our website: https://nuclearsecurityworkinggroup.org/fellowship/

Special Assistant to the Founder, #NatSecGirlSquad

Part-Time. 10-15 hrs / week at $15 an hour. Academic credit also available.

#NatSecGirlSquad, a start-up committed to competent diversity in national security and defense is hiring a part-time Special Assistant (SPECAS) to the Founder. This role, requiring 10-15 hours a week at $15/hr, is ideal for a graduate student with previous work experience, non-traditional undergraduates with work service or military service. This is not a research position and is therefore likely not appropriate for PhD candidates. #NSGS is happy to assist the right candidate with securing academic credit from their institution, in addition to pay.

Desired Start Date: Early September 2019

Duties and Responsibilities
The SPECAS will be responsible for a combination of the following tasks on a weekly basis:

• Inbox and calendar management. Respond to member inquiries and general schedule requests in a timely manner
• Maintain online events calendar, organize event RSVPs, send confirmations and updates as appropriate
• Confirm identity of individuals requesting membership; Maintain and update member newsletter database and Slack channel access
• Process new member orders and member renewals
• Assist in formatting monthly newsletter
• Schedule approved tweets from #NSGS twitter account

Expectations

• Commit to upholding the values and ethos of #NatSecGirlSquad as articulated in the mission statement and code of conduct
• Sign and abide by the terms and spirit of a non-disclosure agreement
• Respect the privacy and protect the personal information of community members at all times

Characteristics, Skills, and Requirements

• A laptop with regular, secure internet access
• Organized, detail-oriented with strong short-term memory
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly for business emails and briefing purposes
• Familiarity with Gmail, Google Calendar, WordPress, and Twitter
• Able to set and meet deadlines and communicate progress on tasks without regular prompting
• Comfortable asking clarifying questions

Minimum Expected Experience

• Managing an inbox/communication on behalf of an organization, club, or busy individual
• Formal or informal event planning for groups in a professional or academic
• Demonstrated track record as a trustworthy and discrete team player

To apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@unicornstrategies.com with “Your Name, Part-Time SPECAS” in the subject line. Both documents should clearly demonstrate your relevant experience. #NSGS membership is not required. This position is open to all qualified people regardless of gender identity.

Policy Fellowship for Technologists, Aspen Tech Policy Hub

At the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, we take tech experts, teach them the policy process through an in-person fellowship program in the Bay Area, and encourage them to develop outside-the-box solutions to society’s problems. We model ourselves after tech incubators like Y Combinator, but train new policy thinkers and focus the impact of their ideas. We’re building new ideas for policymaking — every fellow must complete one practical policy output during their time with us — and an alumni base of technologists who understand policy and want to engage with it.

Before applying, please carefully review the fellowship details, eligibility, and Frequently Asked Questions below, and/or click here to download the details and instructions. Please take your time and fill out the application thoughtfully; we recommend writing and editing drafts before transferring them to the application form. No decisions will be made about any applications before the August 15 application deadline.

If you have additional questions, we will host Q&A based webinars on August 7, 2019 (register here) at 12PM PST/3PM EST, and August 14, 2019 (register here) at 10AM PST/1PM EST. For Bay Area residents, we will also host a joint recruitment session with TechCongress from 5pm-7pm on August 7, 2019 at Manny’s (3092 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103). Please sign up here.

Fellowship Details

Incubator fellows will spend a minimum of 2 months with us for mandatory programming, approximately from January 2 to March 6, 2020. See the FAQ below for more details.

This is an intense, full time program, and we expect fellows’ full attention while they are participating. Fellows will be paid a stipend of $1,800/week for 10 weeks to defray their living costs in the Bay Area. (We will provide office space, but fellows will need to find their own housing if they are not already local.) We also have limited funds to assist with relocation to the Bay Area if needed.

During residence, fellows will be required to create at least one practical policy output—for instance, mock legislation, toolkits for policymakers, white papers, op-eds, or an app. Fellows have to propose a possible project in their application for the fellowship, but they are not tied to working on that project once in residence. In fact, we encourage fellows to work together to identify new ideas for projects on arrival. Fellows will also be asked to participate in at least one annual public event in which we reveal the results of the fellowship; these will tentatively held in both Washington DC and San Francisco. Programming to support the development of policy outputs during the fellowship will include:

• An orientation introducing fellows to the fellowship, to the other fellows, and to the policymaking process;
• Regular classes exploring what policy is, how to identify problems, defining alternatives, developing relevant outputs, and communicating to stakeholders;
• Action-oriented practical exercises, such as ‘how to write a policy memo’ or ‘how to give an elevator pitch’, founded on real world problems provided by our partners;
• Mandatory morning pitch meetings for sharing ideas in progress;
• Partnerships with experienced policy mentors who can help provide project guidance;
• Practical resources, including designers, copy editors, legal experts, and communications specialists to facilitate projects; and
• Evening dinners with top corporate and government policy experts, sharing off the record experiences about how things get done.

To ‘exit’ the program at the conclusion of the fellowship, we will help Hub fellows share their outputs during a meeting with a relevant stakeholder, which could be a federal or state government employee, company employee, standards body, or other stakeholder relevant to the issue. (Travel will be paid if these stakeholders are outside the Bay Area.)

Eligibility

We are looking for people with three key characteristics:

1. Applicants should have significant professional experience with technology.
   
   For instance, applicants might work as an engineer, computer scientist, or business executive at a technology company; might be trained as a data scientist or in human-computer interaction; might work at a university or at a think tank studying cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or the Internet of Things; or might have professional technology experience such as serving as a patent lawyer. Please note these are just illustrative examples; they are not intended to limit eligibility to these categories.
   
2. Applicants should show potential to apply their technology experience to affecting policy and social change.
   
   They should be passionate about solving the world’s problems, and should be able to clearly articulate creative, innovative ideas about the ways in which they want to make a difference and how their experience will help them do that. We are particularly interested in applicants who are passionate about problems in four priority areas:
   1. Cybersecurity;
   2. The effects of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, and quantum computing;
   3. Protecting democracy, combating disinformation or misinformation, and election security; and
   4. Using technology to help at-risk populations or encourage social justice.
      
3. Applicants have not yet significantly explored their potential to enact change through policy.
   
   This is an introductory program to the policymaking process, and applicants with significant past policy experience are likely to be too advanced for this program. While all are welcome to apply, we will prioritize applicants who do not have significant previous policy experience (e.g., a master’s in public policy; past experience working in a policy role)

Other requirements for the program include:

• Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program.
• Applicant(s) must be fluent in English.
• Applicant(s) must be able to make a full-time commitment to the incubator process for a minimum of 2 months in early 2020, and be able to reside in person in the Bay Area during that time.
• Applicant(s) must have legal status to work and reside in the United States.
• Applicants must have a passion for changing the world, and an interest in learning how technology and policy can work together to achieve change.

Students are eligible to apply, but please note that, due to the requirement for significant professional experience in technology, students without work experience are unlikely to be strong candidates for acceptance. (This being said, this is a pilot program and all assumptions are just that — assumptions. So we urge you to apply and prove us wrong!)

If you are ineligible for the program but still would like to get involved with the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, please email aspentechpolicyhub@aspeninstitute.org or sign up for our listserv.

Research Analyst, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institution

This position and the project it supports are part of the new Global Democracy and Emerging Tech Initiative at Brookings. The Research Analyst works closely with the project directors to conduct in-depth research and manage the implementation of a new project in the Foreign Policy program’s Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE). The core objective of the project is to better prepare for and anticipate future tech-driven threats from state and non-state actors, including but not limited to Russia. The project seeks to inform the policy debate on the implications of emerging technology, close information gaps between the tech and policy communities, generate greater common understanding about artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools and the threats they pose, and develop an early warning monitoring channel to translate the implications of emerging tech for policy.

Responsibilities

The Research Analyst conducts in-depth research at the intersection of technology and policy and supports the coordination of three project-related workstreams, including: (1) identifying the latest developments in AI and related technologies, establishing processes for monitoring these developments, and producing content designed to inform foreign and public policy; (2) substantively and operationally supporting the research and publication of quarterly policy papers; and (3) coordinating and managing regular convenings with high-level stakeholders in the policy and tech community. S/he identifies how foreign state actors exploit technological tools, in conjunction with other tools and tactics, to undermine democracies. The Research Analyst also plays a key role in building Brookings’s research on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and employs technical and analytical skills, including data science, to investigate new and existing ways emerging technologies affect democracy. S/he also works independently to conduct research at the intersection of tech and policy and supports the development of multimedia products that explain new tech developments in a manner that is understandable to non-experts.

Research, Research Support, and Writing (70%)

• Works with the project directors to design, facilitate, and execute research and analysis on future tech-driven threats from state actors.
• In coordination with the project director and principal investigators, conducts in-depth research to identify and understand new trends in technology and tracks the policy debate on future tech-driven threats from state actors and the development of potential policy responses.
• Collaborates with the project director, principal investigators, research assistants and communications team to support the development and implementation of a digital monitoring channel for tracking emerging technologies.
• Collaborates with the FP and Brookings central Communications teams to envision and design multimedia content (video, audio, text, interactives, visuals) that translates highly technical concepts, tools, and developments into accessible information for policymakers and the general public.
• Independently maintains familiarity with research on cross-cutting technology and policy issues in order to identify potential authors and paper topics for publication of quarterly policy papers.
• Substantively and operationally supports the research and manages the publication of quarterly policy papers authored by outside experts, including reviewing and editing publications.
• Provides research support to the project directors and contributes to the drafting of blogs and articles based on research findings and policy recommendations. May contribute to longer-form co-authored publications and may solo-author short-form content as required.
• Develops professional relationships with Brookings and external researchers, stakeholders, and other members of the program’s audience as a means of gathering information and soliciting feedback to support and advance research.

Project Management (30%)

• Works with the project directors and research assistants to conceptualize, plan, develop, coordinate, and implement three high-level workshops in the United States and Europe. The Research Analyst will be expected to attend the workshops, produce summaries, and synthesize the proceedings with the other research activities.
• Assists in the management of the project to ensure efficient operations and communication and maximum productivity, including by prioritizing the work, determining next steps, preparing for regular check-ins, and contributing to grant report requirements.
• Works with Brookings offices including Conference Services, Communications, and other research programs to plan, coordinate, and execute private and public meetings and conferences.
• Conducts other relevant organizational and administrative work as required and participates in other FP and CUSE activities as needed.

Qualifications

Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a background in both policy and technology. This may come in the form of dual degrees in a technical field (such as computer science, information technology, machine learning, or related field) and another in social science or public policy (such as political science, international relations, public policy, or a related field), relevant professional experience or expertise in public policy, or vice versa. A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience is highly desired. Experience in event planning and project management highly desired. Complete English language fluency is required. Must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Technical: Must have in-depth knowledge and/or relevant experience in the tech sector, including the ability to monitor and understand developments and trends in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, distributed ledgers, and/or cryptography. Must be able to translate highly technical information into accessible formats for policy stakeholders and general audiences. Must be able to synthesize technical research and publications and be familiar with modern computing environments and codebases. Must be able to envision and work with communications staff to produce short-form digital content, including video, audio, interactives, and other visuals.
• Research: Must demonstrate broad knowledge of issues, research sources, and methodologies in artificial intelligence and related technologies, the implications of these technologies on policy, asymmetric threats, and how Russia and other authoritarian governments use these tools. Must be able to apply technical and policy knowledge to help identify specific research topics for this project.
• Organization: Must be able to lead scholars, professional staff, and outside experts and guide them in carrying out assigned projects. Must be able to plan and execute events in a short timeframe. Must possess excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. Must be able to work independently and multi-task successfully. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including both research and non-research tasks, in a successful and timely manner.
• Communication: Must have outstanding written and oral communications skills. Must be able to interact professionally and productively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to translate highly technical information into accessible formats for non-technical audiences. Must be able to conceptualize how information and concepts can be communicated in different formats. Must be able to accurately convey instructions, concepts, research summaries, and analysis. Must be able to clearly, accurately, and concisely summarize research for internal use and for publication. Must be able to solo-author short-form content and contribute effectively to longer-form, co-authored publications.
• Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal skills are required. Must possess poise, tact, discretion, and mature judgement to interact appropriately and professionally in high-pressure environments and with senior, high-level stakeholders.

Additional Information:

What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

National Security and Counterterrorism Fellowship, McCain Institute

The McCain Institute is pleased to announce applications to its inaugural National Security and Counterterrorism Fellowship class are now being accepted. Designed and led by McCain Institute Senior Director Nicholas Rasmussen — director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) from 2014 – 2017 and former White House senior counterterrorism official under Presidents Bush and Obama — the fellowship will bring together the most promising rising leaders engaged in national security and counterterrorism (CT) work in the Five Eyes partner nations. The McCain Institute will select a group of character-driven leaders as fellows — young women and men of extraordinary achievement and promise who have demonstrated their commitment to national security and public service. The program will prepare these individuals for future leadership opportunities and build a professional network that connects them in a meaningful and enduring way.

Executed in partnership with King’s College and the Australian National University, the fellowship experience will take place over the course of the 2019 – 2020 academic year with three weeklong visits to Five Eyes capitals: Washington, D.C. in November, London in February and Canberra in May. The program will also feature monthly virtual engagements between trips to develop deeper subject matter expertise and to strengthen professional relationships with colleagues from partner nations.

Program Content

• Meetings with senior leaders at key government agencies, such as the NCTC and State Department in Washington, the Home Office and Foreign Office in London and the Department of Home Affairs in Canberra

• Briefings with top journalists who cover counterterrorism and national security issues in each country

• Events with experts from academic research centers

• Leadership and executive management training to include workshops with premier scholars and national security practitioners

• Visits to New York City, Birmingham and Sydney for meetings with local law enforcement and counterterrorism leaders (as well as discussions with former extremists now partnering with counterterrorism officials)

• Access to complementary online and in-person coursework with experts at the McCain Institute and Arizona State University’s Center on the Future of War

• Collaboration on yearlong research and writing projects aimed at identifying and evaluating opportunities for national security and counterterrorism cooperation across Five Eyes nations

• Possible participation in signature McCain Institute and Arizona State University conferences

Application Details:

• Elligibility: Young professionals (35 and under) with exemplary character and a record of leadership, distinction and achievement in national security and counterterrorism work.
• Class Composition: Approximately 10 fellows from the countries that compromise the Five Eyes intelligence partnership: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
• Expenses: Covered by the McCain Institute with contributions, when possible, from the fellow’s home organization towards travel costs.
• Application: Submit resume/CV, one-page statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation in PDF format through the application portal below by September 1.

Policy Program Coordinator, National Security Institute

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a Policy Program Coordinator for the National Security Institute (NSI) on the Arlington, VA., campus. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

The NSI Policy Program Coordinator will be responsible for the successful planning and coordination of NSI policy program efforts and events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing administrative activities related to fiscal management, procurement, and other administrative and support services;
• Assisting with research, writing, and publishing NSI research and advocacy papers and other written materials;
• Interacting with NSI leadership and staff, as well as media, general public, and government officials to plan and coordinate activities
• Planning and coordinating NSI events and other programmatic activities;
• Managing event registration;
• Preparation of event materials;
• On-site event management;
• Managing activities related to NSI’s website and social media accounts;
• Supporting NSI team in all aspects of NSI’s work; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—is required, as well as experience in event management;
• Must have excellent organizational skills, with the proven ability to independently juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively;
• Self-starter, highly motivated and detail-oriented;
• Ability to interact with persons at all levels, including high-level legal officials and academics, in a professional manner and in different settings is critical;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior skills with Microsoft Office suite as well as strong database experience are necessary;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends; and
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public policy experience is desirable.

This is not a supervisory position.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10522z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Program Assistant, National Security Institute

Program Assistant, National Security Institute

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a Program Assistant for the National Security Institute (NSI) on the Arlington, VA., campus. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to National Security Institute’s Program Manager, the NSI Program Assistant will be responsible for the successful execution of NSI events and for supporting NSI’s other programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and marketing NSI events;
• Managing event registration;
• Preparation of event materials;
• On-site event management;
• Preparing content for and managing NSI’s website and social media accounts;
• Booking media opportunities for institute experts;
• Assisting with publication of NSI research and advocacy papers and other written materials;
• Supporting Program Coordinators, Associate Director, and NSI leadership; and
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—is required, as well as experience in event management;
• Must have excellent organizational skills, with the proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively;
• Self-starter, highly motivated and detail-oriented;
• Ability to interact with persons at all levels, including high-level legal officials and academics, in a professional manner and in different settings is critical;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior skills with Microsoft Office suite as well as strong database experience are necessary;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends; and
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is necessary.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public policy or legal experience is desirable; and
• Ability to interact with TV/Radio producers is desirable.
  

This is not a supervisory position.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10522z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Professional Staff Member/Security Officer, The House Committee on the Judiciary

Job Description:

The House Committee on the Judiciary seeks a Professional Staff Member/Security Officer. Responsibilities include participating in a wide range of oversight projects, assisting in preparation for Committee hearings and markups, providing research assistance, and managing access to the Committee’s secure facility. Ideal candidates should be highly detailed oriented, experience handling large volumes of information, and demonstrated ability to meet precise deadlines. An active security clearance is a plus. The Committee strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the country’s population; candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov. Please include in the subject line: PSM/Security Officer.

Legal Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

DEPARTMENT: Legal Department

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Washington, DC

DIRECT SUPERIOR: Head of Legal Department

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, neutral humanitarian organization with a mission to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation for the United States and Canada, based in Washington D.C., is hiring a legal adviser for its Legal Department. The legal adviser will contribute to supporting the ICRC’s humanitarian operations and advance the organization's positions in the field of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), including in the field of weapons and new technologies of warfare.

Minimum required knowledge & experience

• J.D. from accredited US law school
• At least 5 years post-J.D. work experience
• Expertise in International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
• Good knowledge of International Human Rights Law
• Commitment to neutral and independent humanitarian action
• Excellent representation and public speaking skills; ease in negotiations
• Team player with an enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment
• US person (US National or Green card holder)

Desired knowledge & experience

• Legal experience within the US government, defense or national security sector
• Experience in the field of weapons, new technologies of warfare and / or the conduct of hostilities
• Working level of French and/or Spanish

Main Responsibilities

• Provide operational legal advice to the Regional Delegation or ICRC Headquarters on matters of IHL, International Human Rights Law and domestic law
• Monitor and analyze developments in US law and policy pertaining to weapons issues, including new technologies of warfare such as cyber warfare, autonomous weapons systems, artificial intelligence, and outer space
• Contribute to the ICRC’s work on partnered military operations
• Contribute to drafting of reports; research and write legal memos
• Develop and organize IHL workshops and events in line with the strategies of the Delegation and the Institution
• Convey ICRC institutional positions in bilateral meetings with government representatives
• Represent the ICRC and advance the organization's positions in the field of IHL at workshops, conferences, academic courses and public events
• Provide legal input to the public communication of the Regional Delegation
• Maintain and expand a network of relevant contacts
• Some domestic and international travel, including to Canada, required

Work environment

Approximately 40 staff members work in the ICRC Regional Delegation. Its Legal Department currently comprises a Head of Department, a Deputy and two other Legal Advisers.

Applications are due by July 29th or thereafter on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The desired start date is September 2019. Only those candidates for further consideration will be contacted.

For questions, please contact Nicole Hogg at nhogg@icrc.org.

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter, along with a writing sample, to Laure Macabrey at lmacabrey@icrc.org.

Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Fellowship, American Red Cross

Job Description:

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Based Washington, DC, with the potential to work remotely, the Clara Barton Legal Fellow is an opportunity to gain real world IHL experience in unpaid year-long position with the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Team at National Headquarters (NHQ) of the American Red Cross. The fellow supports the mission of the Red Cross by working with the IHL Team in promoting humanitarian values through its legal education program.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update course materials to be used by volunteer instructors to teach the public about IHL
• Drafts guidance, procedures and tools to support regions and divisions in the delivery of local IHL programs
• Serve as liaison for volunteer instructor coordination between NHQ, Divisions, and Regions
• Conduct IHL CLE/professional training courses
• Research and maintain CLE accreditation for courses
• Create promotional materials for use by regions and partners
• Organize law school workshops in key regional cities/hubs with law school partners.
• Assist with NHQ hosting of trainings, conferences, meetings, webinars, as required.
• Conduct research on IHL and policy-related areas and draft memoranda on relevant issues of IHL as needed for program development.
• Assist with drafting talking points, backgrounders, and potential presentation material to support our IHL networks.
• Attend briefings/conferences on IHL-related issues and provide updates of key points to IHL team.
• Assist with content and messaging for social media tools.
• Train volunteer instructors to deliver IHL course and instruction
• Assist in researching and creating topic-specific IHL short courses

Qualifications:

• Recent law school graduate, or lawyer transitioning career field with demonstrated interest in international law and policy
• Prior knowledge of international humanitarian law or international criminal law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, impeccable legal research skills
• Ability to work independently, attention to detail, highly organized
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time​

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.​

​The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering professional development and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to IHLaw@redcross.org.

American Red Cross National Headquarters

430 17th St NW,

Washington, DC 20006

Executive Director, Georgetown Center on National Security and the Law

Job Overview

The Georgetown Center on National Security and the Law (CNSL) is looking for an experienced Executive Director (ED) to provide oversight and to develop and coordinate strategic goals on behalf of the Faculty Director. The incumbent is responsible for the Center’s operation along with designing and managing center initiatives, programs, and events, and achieving programmatic success while working with multiple stakeholders. This position will engage in fundraising for the Center and the national security law program at Georgetown. In addition, the ED will initiate and manage key relationships, support faculty priorities and student interests, develop and implement standard procedures and policies, strengthen the Centers’ online presence, and ensure that internal and external partnerships are aligned, consistent, and effective. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in and strong knowledge of the field of national security law, strategic vision for CNSL, and strong leadership skills. The goal is to work closely with the Faculty Director to ensure support for faculty, fellows, students, and alumni; to strengthen the Center’s position in the field and relationships with constituents; and to further national security law.

Work Interactions

The ED reports directly to the Center on National Security and the Law’s Faculty Director. The Executive Director will supervise programs, Fellowships, and Research Assistants and will have significant interaction with Staff, Students, and Faculty across the Law Center. This position will collaborate with academic and administrative teams along with other Centers and Institutes. The incumbent will regularly engage in extensive communication with officials across the university on issues related to funding, space, events, HR, and more. Interactions will also include external parties and partners.

Requirements and Qualifications

J.D. and at least 7+ years of progressive experience related to national security law. Demonstrated organizational and grant writing skills and/or public or private sector experience is required. Experience in academic administration as well as project management and mentorship of junior colleagues and/or students is preferred.

Executive Director Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• In partnership with Faculty Director, design and implement a strategic vision for the Center for National Security and the Law.

• Formulate and manage strategic initiatives, direct progress towards meeting goals and achieving benchmarks, ensure follow-through on the part of key persons, and sustain momentum needed to drive initiatives to completion.

• Provide integrated policy analysis and strategic consultation to the Faculty Director and

• Co-Directors on major issues affecting the Center.

• Ensure the continued ability of the Center to bring diverse voices and perspectives to bear on critical issues impacting the field of national security law.

• Create regular and ongoing opportunities for national security Faculty, students, fellows, scholars, staff, and volunteers at Georgetown Law and provide feedback to the Faculty

• Director on strategic initiatives.

• As directed by the Faculty Director, participate in core functions and activities of the Law

• Center to better situate the Center and capitalize on resources.

• Attend strategic planning meetings and/or serve on University and Law Center-wide committees/task forces to represent the Center and build awareness around strategic initiatives.

Center Programs and Events

• Oversee and manage CNSL programs and events.

• Work with Faculty Director and national security Faculty and students to develop the substance and invite participants or speakers to conferences, meetings, panels, book talks, judicial training, and other events.

• Institute policies and guidelines for center events and assist Faculty with event details.

• Convene high-level discussions and debates on issues related to national security law and communicate with other national security programs at Georgetown University.

• Develop marketing strategies with Media Relations group and coordinate with Georgetown Law’s Special Events Team to ensure the smooth running of CNSL programs and events.

• Manage Georgetown Law’s Guantanamo Bay Observer program.

• Organize the Annual National Security Law lecture and dinner.

• Orchestrate the administrative side of the annual National Security Simulation.

• Coordinate with Centers, Institutes, and national security-related student organizations at

• Georgetown Law to foster a collaborative approach.

Fundraising

• Manage National Security fundraising efforts and take responsibility for all stages of the fundraising continuum, including discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Identify and engage potential major gifts and grants. Develop strategy for visiting prospects to promote center initiatives.

• Develop meaningful, collaborative relationships with the Gift Officers, the Grants team, and prospects.

• Write grant proposals on behalf of CNSL and the national security faculty, fellows, and students to help to further build the Center’s programs.

• Design non-partisan initiatives to provide financial support for the Center and Faculty.

Center Management

• Institute policies and guidelines for center events and operations.

• Understand Center needs and lead efforts to identify inconsistencies and provide assistance on recurring issues. Capitalize on existing center strengths and resources without diminishing funds.

• Supervise, mentor, and train Fellows, Visiting Researchers, Research Assistants and staff as appropriate.

• Oversee the CNSL budget and budget process. Work with Faculty Director to plan for center initiatives, analyze and realign resources, and advocate for additional resources when appropriate.

• Prepare and distribute the CNSL annual report.

• Manage the peer-reviewed, student-run Journal of National Security Law & Policy and its associated annual symposium at Georgetown Law.

• Provide career advice to JD and LL.M. students and help them to connect with alumni in the field.

External Relations

• Communicate with and maintain relationships with Georgetown Law alumni, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security, and the broader national security community

• Communicate with and maintain relationships with Georgetown Law alumni, the

• American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security, and the broader national security community.

• Manage the Center’s website, online State Secrets Archive, and online Foreign Intelligence Collection.

• Further develop CNSL’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media.

• Represent the Center in high-profile fora and events.

Information about health, retirement, and other benefits is available at https://benefits.georgetown.edu. (This position is classified as AAP.)

To apply, email a cover letter and C.V. to Nadia Asancheyev, at na76@georgetown.edu.

Any questions may be directed to Nadia Asancheyev, at na76@georgetown.edu, or 202-662-4072.

Applications are due Monday, June 3, 2019.

Trial Attorney, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Department of Justice Criminal Division

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 22, 2019

About the Office:

The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) strives to do justice and protect victims of computer and intellectual property crime by uniquely combining technical expertise, legal insight, and effective advocacy. In implementing this goal, CCIPS pursues three overarching goals: to deter and disrupt computer and intellectual property crime, to guide the proper collection of electronic evidence by investigators and prosecutors, and to provide technical and legal advice and assistance to agents and prosecutors in the U.S. and around the world. It executes this mission in a wide variety of ways, including (a) by pursuing and coordinating investigations and prosecutions, and helping others to do so; (b) through activities that build the international legal and operational environment that allows for successful investigations and prosecutions; (c) by providing expert legal and technical advice and support to the Department, investigative agencies, and other executive branch agencies; and (d) by developing and advocating for computer and intellectual property crime policies and legislation.

Job Description:

Section attorneys are responsible for independently investigating, prosecuting, and trying computer crime and intellectual property matters. Attorneys in the section:

• Investigate and prosecute cases involving intellectual property violations and attacks on computers and computer networks;
• Advise prosecutors and law enforcement agents about technology issues;
• Train investigators and other prosecutors and speak to a variety of domestic and foreign audiences;
• Propose, write, and advise on legislation and policy relating to computer and intellectual property crimes and to the collection of electronic evidence;
• Engage in and support litigation relating to the collection of electronic evidence;
• Lead international efforts to promote effective cooperation to address the threats of computer and intellectual property crime; and
• Draft policies and monographs addressing significant issues relating to these responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Grade Specific Qualifications:

• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Criminal prosecution or defense experience;
• Experience with complex investigations and the use of legal process (such as subpoenas and wiretap orders), especially in gathering electronic evidence;
• Technical knowledge of computers, networking, and investigative technologies (such as tracing Internet communications, computer programming, digital forensics, and information security);
• Knowledge of criminal statutes for which CCIPS has responsibility, including criminal provisions in federal copyright, trademark, and trade secret statues, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act;
• Ability to communicate clearly through well-organized and accurately written documents;
• Ability to perform cogent and correct legal analysis on a variety of contentious and complex substantive issues;
• Ability to provide legal advice to others;
• Experience with legislative or policy development, especially policy related to criminal law, intellectual property, attacks on computer networks, and the collection of electronic evidence;
• Substantive knowledge of criminal procedure, particularly as it relates to obtaining electronic evidence;
• International training or experience, particularly in negotiating international agreements, in mutual legal assistance, and in fields related to CCIPS' work, such as computer security or intellectual property rights protection;
• Working experience with U.S. government structures and inter-agency processes, especially relating to computer or intellectual property crime or the development of military, intelligence, or IT security policy;
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and oral presentations on law enforcement subjects; and
• Experience working with foreign government officials, providing training to foreign audiences, and familiarity with U.S. foreign policy as it relates to Internet and technology issues.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $117,191 – $166,500 per annum, which includes locality pay. See OPM’s Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2019/DCB.pdf.

Travel: Travel for litigation, training, and outreach is required. Litigation travel may be occasionally extensive.

Application Process: The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

Please submit your application through USAJOBS. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement.

1. If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying Create an Account. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying.
2. Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531868400

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Number of Positions: Few

Fellowship Program, Aspen Tech Policy Hub

At the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, we take tech experts, teach them the policy process through an in-person fellowship program in the Bay Area, and encourage them to develop outside-the-box solutions to society’s problems. We model ourselves after tech incubators like Y Combinator, but train new policy thinkers and focus the impact of their ideas. We’re building new ideas for policymaking — every fellow must complete one practical policy output during their time with us — and an alumni base of technologists who understand policy and want to engage with it.

Before applying, please carefully review the fellowship details, eligibility, and Frequently Asked Questions below, and/or click here to download the details and instructions. Please take your time and fill out the application thoughtfully; we recommend writing and editing drafts before transferring them to the application form. No decisions will be made about any applications before the February 27 application deadline.

If you have additional questions, we will host a Q&A based webinar on February 6, 2019 (register here), and February 25, 2019 (register here), from 9am-10am PST/12pm-1pm EST. For Bay Area residents, we will also host a Q&A session from 4pm-5:30pm on February 6, 2019 at Toy Soldier (52 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104); the session will be followed by a happy hour for prospective applicants and friends of the fellowship. Please sign up for the happy hour here.

The Hub would like to give our sincere thanks to Craig Newmark Philanthopies, which provided the generous seed support for this fellowship program. Please see our press release here for more information.

Fellowship Details

Incubator fellows will spend a minimum of 2 months with us for mandatory programming in summer 2019, from early June to mid-August 2019. The fellowship is tentatively scheduled for June 10 through August 9, 2019. The exact start date for this pilot cohort is still tentative based on space availability and fellow scheduling. See the FAQ below for more details.

This is an intense, full time program, and we expect fellows’ full attention while they are participating. Fellows will be paid a stipend of $7,500/month for 2 months to defray their living costs in the Bay Area, with an option to apply for a 3rd month of stipend funding if the fellow is available to remain in residence for an additional month after formal programming concludes. (We will provide office space, but fellows will need to find their own housing if they are not already local.) We also have limited funds to assist with relocation to the Bay Area if needed. So long as space is available, fellows are eligible to continue to work out of our facility for an additional three months free of charge, through November 2019.

During residence, fellows will be required to create at least one practical policy output—for instance, mock legislation, toolkits for policymakers, white papers, op-eds, or an app. Fellows have to propose a possible project in their application for the fellowship, but they are not tied to working on that project once in residence. In fact, we encourage fellows to work together to identify new ideas for projects on arrival. Fellows will also be asked to participate in at least one annual public event in which we reveal the results of the fellowship; these will tentatively held in Fall 2019 in both Washington DC and San Francisco. Programming to support the development of policy outputs during the fellowship will include:

• An orientation introducing fellows to the fellowship, to the other fellows, and to the policymaking process;
• Regular classes exploring what policy is, how to identify problems, defining alternatives, developing relevant outputs, and communicating to stakeholders;
• Action-oriented practical exercises, such as ‘how to write a policy memo’ or ‘how to give an elevator pitch’, founded on real world problems provided by our partners;
• Mandatory morning pitch meetings for sharing ideas in progress;
• Partnerships with experienced policy mentors who can help provide project guidance;
• Practical resources, including designers, copy editors, legal experts, and communications specialists to facilitate projects; and
• Evening dinners with top corporate and government policy experts, sharing off the record experiences about how things get done.

To ‘exit’ the program at the conclusion of the fellowship, we will help Hub fellows share their outputs during a meeting with a relevant stakeholder, which could be a federal or state government employee, company employee, standards body, or other stakeholder relevant to the issue. (Travel will be paid if these stakeholders are outside the Bay Area.)

Eligibility

We are looking for people with three key characteristics:

1. Applicants should have significant professional experience with technology.
   
   For instance, applicants might work as an engineer, computer scientist, or business executive at a technology company; might be trained as a data scientist or in human-computer interaction; might work at a university or at a think tank studying cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or the Internet of Things; or might have professional technology experience such as serving as a patent lawyer. Please note these are just illustrative examples; they are not intended to limit eligibility to these categories.
2. Applicants should show potential to apply their technology experience to affecting policy and social change.

   They should be passionate about solving the world’s problems, and should be able to clearly articulate creative, innovative ideas about the ways in which they want to make a difference and how their experience will help them do that. We are particularly interested in applicants who are passionate about problems in four priority areas:

   1. Cybersecurity;
   2. The effects of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, and quantum computing;
   3. Protecting democracy, combating disinformation or misinformation, and election security; and
   4. Using technology to help at-risk populations or encourage social justice.
3. Applicants have not yet significantly explored their potential to enact change through policy.

   This is an introductory program to the policymaking process, and applicants with significant past policy experience are likely to be too advanced for this program. While all are welcome to apply, we will prioritize applicants who do not have significant previous policy experience (e.g., a master’s in public policy; past experience working in a policy role)

Other requirements for the program include:

• Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program.
• Applicant(s) must be fluent in English.
• Applicant(s) must be able to make a full-time commitment to the incubator process for a minimum of 2 months between June 2019 and August 2019, and be able to reside in person in the Bay Area during that time.
• Applicant(s) must have legal status to work and reside in the United States.
• Applicants must have a passion for changing the world, and an interest in learning how technology and policy can work together to achieve change.

Students are eligible to apply, but please note that, due to the requirement for significant professional experience in technology, students without work experience are unlikely to be strong candidates for acceptance. (This being said, this is a pilot program and all assumptions are just that — assumptions. So we urge you to apply and prove us wrong!)

If you are ineligible for the program but still would like to get involved with the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, please email aspentechpolicyhub@aspeninstitute.org or sign up for our listserv. We hope to diversify the types of fellows we can accept in future cohorts.

Advocacy Counsel, Human Rights First

JOB TITLE: Advocacy Counsel

DEPARTMENT: Advocacy

LOCATION: Washington, DC

REPORTS TO: Director, National Security Advocacy

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time; Exempt; Non-Union

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Advocacy Counsel is responsible for implementing and contributing to the development of strategies to achieve objectives at the intersection of human rights and national security and other organizational priorities, as needed. The Advocacy Counsel reports to and acts under the direction and guidance of the Director for National Security Advocacy.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research and prepare original analyses, briefs, recommendations, legislation, executive branch documents, advocacy and press materials, talking points, blogs, social media content, amicus briefs, and other materials to advance the organization’s advocacy objectives.

• Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with colleagues in civil society, the military and other national security-related agencies and departments, issue coalitions and working groups, Hill staff, current and former policymakers, legal and policy experts, journalists, and other stakeholders, in furtherance of organizational objectives.

• Serve as an expert and spokesperson on Human Rights First’s priority issues, including but not limited to Guantanamo and other aspects of indefinite detention and military trials; policies related to drone strikes and other uses of force; torture and detainee treatment; and wartime counterterrorism frameworks such as the 9/11 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).

• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other external events.

• Support and assist the Director for National Security Advocacy on critical tasks, including:

  • Setting program objectives and priorities where Human Rights First can make a unique and measurable impact

  • Developing and implementing strategies to achieve national security advocacy objectives

  • Collaborating with the Development Team and Board of Directors to ensure the long-term sustainability of the national security program

  • Drafting funder proposals and grant reports

  • Developing and managing the annual program budget

  • Supervising interns and volunteers

• As needed, work across issue areas and function as part of campaign teams, special projects, or working groups to advance the organization’s objectives.

• Other duties as requested based on organizational need.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• J.D. or other advanced degree in public policy, international affairs, human rights, national security, or another relevant field.

• Experience working in the executive or legislative branches or conducting policy advocacy preferred.

• Familiarity with U.S. governmental institutions and U.S. and international law related to national security and human rights.

• Strong legal and policy research skills, including the ability to monitor and analyze relevant national and international legal and political developments.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent political judgment, and ability to think strategically.

• A high degree of initiative; and the ability to thrive and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and deliver high quality results; to work successfully across organization lines and with a diverse team of colleagues; to work in a variety of U.S. and international settings (including governmental, legal, advocacy and the media).

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; demonstrated ability to translate the human rights impacts of issues to a variety of audiences (including policymakers and the media) and effectively edit the written work of others.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend, internalize, and demonstrate expertise in complex policy issues.

• Ability to develop and implement strategies to achieve concrete and measurable outcomes in a politically challenging legislative environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively and persuasively interact with the press. Communications experience preferred.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with advocacy partners such as senior-level former government officials, retired military leaders, diplomats, or intelligence officials. Outreach and engagement experience preferred.

• Fluency in English.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested candidates should submit a Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, List of references and Writing Sample. All in PDF format.

Only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews. No phone calls, please.

Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBT people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives help make our advocacy work stronger and more effective.

Attorney-Advisor, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB)

Attorney, Central Intelligence Agency

The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking highly qualified candidates to join CIA’s Office of General Counsel. We are actively recruiting exceptional attorneys with a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We seek attorneys with experience in areas including government contracts, technology and cyber-related law, national security law, employment, ethics, privacy, litigation, and federal appropriations law, among others. Prior national security experience is welcome but not required. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please visit our website for additional information and application instructions.

Associate Vice President, Public Affairs, R Street Institute

Are you a forward thinker? Do you have great ideas about nonprofit branding and communications? Are you inspired by a dynamic work environment and passionate, well-reasoned peers? Do you have a record of getting results and leading dynamic, talented teams? Are you committed to free markets and real solutions? If your answer is unequivocally yes, then the R Street Institute needs you as our Associate Vice President of Public Affairs to oversee our outreach and communications efforts.

This is not a typical communications or government affairs job and the R Street Institute isn’t a typical think tank. This position will focus on managing and leading; it is not a role as our chief media spokesperson or person who does the most outreach on the Hill. This role requires a visionary who can put all of the pieces together to increase our impact and build a great think tank brand.

About us first: We’re a quirky, right-of-center libertarian think tank with a budget of over $10 million, nearly 70 full-time staff and a great work culture that landed us on Washingtonian Magazine’s Great Places to Work list in April 2019. We have offices around the country, although most of our staff are in Washington, D.C. Our staff frequently testifies before Congress and has its work published by the nation’s leading media outlets.

You will be charged with bringing already successful communications and outreach efforts to the next level by building an integrated branding and marketing strategy for us as an institution. This job involves leading a team and integrating our public affairs and outreach strategies to maximize our impact on public policy. In ways consistent with our brand and desired impact, you will strive to improve impact metrics such as testimonies before Congress and op-eds placed in top publications.

Your typical day at R Street may include coordinating with our director of state government affairs to figure out which hearings to target for engagement over the next month, working with our communications and digital heads to ensure that a new advertising campaign on Facebook is consistent with our brand, helping interview a new communications staffer, reviewing progress on a new strategy to increase the number of invited testimonies we give before Congress and helping our commercial freedom team figure out how best to deploy resources for a new effort on birth control access.

Other Aspects of Your Role

• Oversee the directors of communications, federal and state affairs and, in doing so, the entire government affairs and communications staffs.
• Serve as chief architect and custodian of R Street’s brand.
• Coordinate, in concert with team members, communications and legislative educational outreach strategies to spread R Street’s work both federally and at the state level.
• Oversee efforts to build and manage issue-based coalitions.
• Assure the timely, high-quality completion of deliverables associated with the communications, federal affairs and state affairs teams.

Skills, Qualifications and Everything Else You Should Have

• The number one criterion is management experience, especially involving primary responsibility for full-time staff in a public-policy-oriented setting.
• Experience in communications, outreach and/or public relations.
• Ability to communicate clear performance expectations and motivate staff to drive results.
• A passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• A dedication to producing high-quality outputs that delight our stakeholders.
• No specific educational background is required, although we expect that most people we select to interview will have at least a bachelor’s degree, and many will have an advanced degree as well.
• A passion for free markets and limited, effective government.
• A sense of humor and a desire to grow with a dynamic organization.

We understand that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational and volunteer experiences. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply. Proven ability to get results can always substitute for formal credentials, but no credentials can substitute for a record of achievement.

This is a full-time job based in Washington, D.C. and requires a daily presence in our office as well as some travel throughout the United States. R Street is growing rapidly but remains a close-knit team.

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 a health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families), wellness benefits, an employer-subsidized mobile phones benefit, 401(k) contributions with up to a four percent match (fully vested from the beginning) and an exceptionally generous vacation policy.

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 stupid to use as a basis for hiring.

We currently plan to accept applications for this job until filled. We will contact ideal individuals for video conference interviews and conduct them on a rolling basis. Following these interviews, individuals will be asked to complete an assessment and we will hold longer in-person interviews in our Washington, D.C. office for selected candidates.

Don’t wait any longer! To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.