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Events and External Affairs Associate, R Street Institute
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices across the country—seeks a collaborative and innovative events and external affairs associate to support our communications and events teams. If you want to contribute to the growth of an upbeat organization that takes its work seriously but has fun while doing so, this may be the opportunity for you! Your typical day at R Street may include collaborating with government affairs and policy staff to create engaging events; coordinating with panel participants to organize virtual panels; hosting Zoom panels about public policy and news of the day; drafting events newsletters, as well as tracking statistics related to R Street’s events; and supporting strategic, logistical and online elements before, during and after events, including live and virtual ones. What is most important to us is a desire to learn, a passion for public policy and a solutions-oriented mindset—we are happy to help the right hire learn the rest.
Senior Fellow, Tobacco Harm Reduction, R Street Institute
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. with regional offices across the country—seeks a senior fellow to conduct original research and outreach efforts to advance tobacco harm reduction public policy. If you want to join an energetic organization, help define a new field of public policy and do something extraordinary while helping expand our work on harm reduction, this may be just the opportunity for you. This position will report to the policy director of Integrated Harm Reduction. We actively seek out diversity and are particularly eager to consider candidates who bring a diverse background (in all its forms) and relevant lived-experience to this role.
The George Washington University Law School seeks applications for a one-year graduate fellowship, specializing in national security, cybersecurity, and foreign relations law, beginning July 1, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Fellow will serve as a Visiting Associate Professor of Law. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest (including availability to work on campus), a resume (or c.v.), a list of references, a list of publications (if applicable), and a complete law school transcript to the Associate Dean and Program Director for National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law, Lisa Schenck. The preferred submission method is by email to lschenck@law.gwu.edu.
Program Manager, Leadership Council for Women in National Security
The Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LCWINS) is looking for a full-time Program Manager to support our a full slate of programs and activities to advance gender parity in national security and foreign policy leadership. The Program Manager reports to the Executive Director and supports the nonprofit organization’s operations, communications, and activities.
In-House Counsel, Protect Democracy
In this role, you will serve as an effective legal guardian with the utmost integrity, ensuring Protect Democracy and its affiliated organizations operate within the law at all times and offering your expert counsel on legal, risk, and governance issues. The starting salary range is $110,077-$129,502 for mid-career candidates (typically with 7-11 years of experience) and $152,111-$178,954 for more experienced candidates (typically with 12-17 years of experience), and you can work from any location in the United States with this remote role!
Policy Associate/Analyst, Center for Democracy & Technology
The Center for Democracy & Technology is seeking a full-time policy associate/analyst to support its Equity in Civic Technology Project, which focuses on responsible data and technology use in the delivery of public services, especially in the education sector.
The associate/analyst will conduct research and develop subject matter expertise on topics related to the responsible use of data and technology by public agencies, and support CDT’s advocacy and thought leadership through written communication, partnership management, and event coordination and attendance. This position reports to the Director of Equity in Civic Technology. CDT offers substantial autonomy as well as the opportunity to work collaboratively across a wide variety of technology policy issues.
Attorney, National Security Agency
NSA Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly motivated, accomplished attorneys from diverse backgrounds with experience in practice areas such as litigation, cybersecurity and national security law, government contracts, administrative law, human resources, equal employment opportunity, government ethics, privacy and civil liberties, compliance programs, and Congressional affairs, who are interested in joining its elite team of lawyers. At NSA OGC, you will analyze cutting-edge technical and intelligence issues and will frequently provide legal advice that relates to high-profile current events affecting our national security.
Attorneys working in NSA OGC apply their expertise, skills, and education to solve a variety of challenges not found in the private sector or at any other government agency. You will have the opportunity to make a global impact on a daily basis as you work with other top caliber professionals at the highest levels of the Agency and across the U.S. Government. This critical work ensures that Agency operations comply with the law while also protecting both our national security and our civil liberties.
Director of Finance and Administration, American Society of International Law
The American Society of International Law (“ASIL” or “the Society”) is the premier membership organization in the field of international law. Founded in 1906, ASIL’s mission is to foster the study of international law and to promote the establishment and maintenance of international relations on the basis of law and justice. The Society has roughly 3,500 members, some 40% of whom work and live outside the United States. For nearly 120 years, ASIL has published the leading peer reviewed journal in the field, the American Journal of International Law, alongside other critical publications. ASIL is a constituent member of the American Council of Learned Societies and maintains consultative status at the United Nations.
The Director of Finance and Administration leads all aspects of the Society’s financial and human resources operations and oversees its general administrative operations, in partnership with the Executive Director.
Director of Programs, American Society of International Law
The American Society of International Law (“ASIL” or “the Society”) is the premier membership organization in the field of international law. Founded in 1906, ASIL’s mission is to foster the study of international law and to promote the establishment and maintenance of international relations on the basis of law and justice. The Society has roughly 3,500 members, some 40% of whom work and live outside the United States. For nearly 120 years, ASIL has published the leading peer reviewed journal in the field, the American Journal of International Law, alongside other critical publications. ASIL is a constituent member of the American Council of Learned Societies and maintains consultative status at the United Nations.
The Director of Programs is responsible for the oversight of the Society’s Programs Department, including major conferences, educational programming, substantive Interest Group activities, international organization engagement, and international law career training.
Policy Counsel/Senior Policy Counsel, Equity in Civic Technology, Center for Democracy & Technology
The Center for Democracy & Technology is seeking a full-time policy counsel/senior policy counsel to join its Equity in Civic Technology Project, which focuses on responsible data use in education and the delivery of public services. The counsel will develop research and writing on the responsible use of data and technology by public agencies and lead CDT’s federal advocacy on similar topics, from Congress to the White House. Although the role covers a wide range of public service sectors, the role’s largest focus is on the K-12 education sector, especially issues related to student privacy. This is a public-facing advocacy role, with the counsel encouraged to develop a body of research, writing and public speaking to highlight key issues and offer actionable guidance to relevant stakeholders.
Fall 2024 Student Volunteer Program, U.S. Cyber Command
U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is accepting applications for a highly competitive, full-time, uncompensated Student Volunteer Program (SVP) for law students who will be in their 3rd year of law school (3L) in Fall 2024. There are 2 SVP vacancies at this location. The SVP consists of a full-time (up to 40 hours per week), in-person experience for one academic semester (14-16 weeks with the potential to extend up to one academic year) at USCYBERCOM located at Fort Meade, Maryland. Qualified applicants will be considered for assignments within USCYBERCOM’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (in-house legal counsel) based on interest, skills, and qualifications. The office provides cutting-edge legal advice in new and rapidly evolving areas of law impacting military operations across the globe. The Student Volunteer(s) will be exposed to areas of international law, domestic law, and U.S. policy applicable to military cyber operations. Additionally, they will support domestic and international partnership activities, congressional relations, and administrative law matters. The SVP offers a unique opportunity for in-depth research and writing on numerous emerging laws and policies. It is a robust program that includes, but is not limited to: onboarding/welcome activities, leadership activities/experiences, mandatory/specialized training, and mentorship engagements.
The National Security Institute (NSI) at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University is dedicated to finding practical answers to national security law and policy questions.
- NSI seeks research assistants for in-person work during regular business hours (8:30-5).
- Student research assistants support NSI fellows, staff, and faculty on scholarly publications and policy papers, NSI’s “Fault Lines” podcast, Congressional testimonies, and more.