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Director of Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

Full-time

Hybrid

Deadline

March 2, 2025

About the organization

FAS-SocialCard

Federation of American Scientists

Organization type

Research Institution

In A Nutshell

Location

Hybrid Washington, DC, USA

Salary

$200,000-$250,000

Job Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior-level

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Deadline to apply

March 2, 2025

Serve in an inaugural role leading a policy portfolio focused at the nexus of emerging technologies, R&D, commercialization and American competitiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and support a suite of projects across FAS into a coherent, strategic whole while also being tenacious about seizing new opportunities as they arise.
  • Raise funding to grow and sustain a $4-5 million portfolio.

Skillset

  • The ability to “see around corners” and opportunity spot to ensure that FAS remains on the leading edge of shaping the intersection of technology, innovation, and policy.
  • The ability to translate strategy to actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
  • Dense subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas and working knowledge of several: industrial strategy, artificial intelligence, metascience and R&D policy, or bioeconomy/biosecurity.
  • A track record of building and scaling a successful multi-million-dollar initiative.
  • A deft policy entrepreneur with demonstrable knowledge of the executive branch and Congress.
  • An advanced degree in science or technology.
  • Organizational leadership skills equipping one to serve as a member of the FAS Leadership Team.

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