Research Assistant / Research Associate, Technology and National Security Program
Full Time
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks to hire a Research Assistant/Associate to join the Technology and National Security Program. This is a two-year, term-limited position that will principally support a project exploring cybersecurity threats from advances in quantum computing. Strong administrative, program management, and communications skills are required. Ideal candidates will have experience in research and policy development at the intersection of technology and national security and an interest in U.S. technological competitiveness and policy. Policy-relevant knowledge and experience in quantum information sciences, cybersecurity, tabletop exercise development and execution, critical infrastructure, and national security is a plus. This is not an area studies position.
Candidates should be self-starters comfortable working as part of a small, close-knit team in a fast-paced and fluid work environment. This position requires strong verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well as administrative, event, and project management skills. An ability to manage complex administrative tasks with diligent attention to detail is critical. A successful Research Assistant/Associate is creative, proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to tackle a range of tasks at one time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Assistant/Associate will be expected to perform a variety of tasks outlined below. The following is an overview of primary responsibilities. Other tasks may be required, and responsibilities will vary over time.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
* Develop and manage project timelines, tasks, events, and budgets.
* Liaise with the Center's development team to manage contact lists and support donor engagement.
* Manage the Technology and National Security Program's communications, such as project web pages, email campaigns, and official social media.
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
* Perform in-depth research and analysis of emerging technology policy issues for Technology and National Security Program projects and in anticipation of new ones.
* Organize and run roundtables, tabletop exercises, workshops, and interviews to engage with technology policy stakeholders.
* Conduct literature reviews.
* Develop actionable policy recommendations.
* Communicate research and recommendations through written and verbal products, such as op-eds, public events, and engagement with journalists.
* Occasional travel, both domestic and international, for in-person research engagements to support ongoing research efforts.
WRITING
* Draft project proposals and grant applications in coordination with Center staff.
* Draft interim and final grant reports.
* Draft project and event descriptions for external-facing materials such as the CNAS website.
* Publish op-eds, journal articles, or short analyses such as commentaries and blog entries in external outlets, driven by the news cycle.
* Co-author/author CNAS papers and reports.
PUBLICATION MANAGEMENT
* Edit CNAS papers and reports for substance, style, and layout.
* Manage team publication schedules and deadlines.
* Coordinate with outside authors as needed.
* Collaborate with Center staff to develop compelling graphics, data visualizations, and other methods of content delivery.
* Develop strategies to help promote the Technology Program's research
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.cnas.org/careers/research-assistant-research-associate-technology-and-national-security-program