Location: Washington,DC, USA
Job Location: Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC Employment Type: Full-timeSeniority Level: AssociateJob Category: Staff
About Forward Defense
The Atlantic Council's Forward Defense (FD) program, situated in the Scowcroft Center, generates ideas and connects stakeholders in the defense ecosystem to promote an enduring military advantage for the United States, its allies, and partners. Our work identifies the defense strategies, capabilities, and resources the United States needs to deter and, if necessary, prevail in future conflict.
Overview of the Role
The Atlantic Council's Forward Defense Program is thrilled to hire an Associate Director. The Associate Director will lead FD's portfolio of work on defense-industrial issues; execute and manage FD's key projects related to US defense industrial base policy, emerging defense and dual-use technology, and defense industrial integration; manage junior colleagues working on projects on these subject areas; and support the Director and Deputy Director with tasks related to the broader management of Forward Defense.
The ideal candidate is innovative, resourceful, proactive, and has a proven track record of working with policymakers, military officials, and/or senior experts on emerging defense and security issues and technologies. The Associate Director will have solid judgment and the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in a dynamic work environment.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters on a hybrid schedule. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $65,000 to $87,000. Applications submitted by August 30, 2024 will be prioritized for consideration.
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To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families.
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Please note: The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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