The Week that Will Be – Lawfare

Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.: The Wilson Center will host a discussion on Germany’s geopolitical role and its relations with China and Russia. Director of the Global Europe Program at the Wilson Center Daniel Hamilton will moderate a conversation with Angela Stent, professor at Georgetown University, Stefan Meister, head of DGAP’s International Order and Democracy Program, and Janka Oertel, director of the Asia program at the European Council on Foreign Affairs.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.: The Center for Strategic and International Studies will host a conversation on the potential military and budgetary implications of future NATO expansion. John Gordon, senior researcher at RAND Corporation, and Emma Ashford, senior fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council will join Mark Cancian, advisor to the International Security Program, for the discussion.
Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.: The Atlantic Council will host a conversation with ​​Rep. Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee. Rama Yade, director of the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, will talk to Meeks about the committee’s priorities, ambitions for renewed engagement in Africa and more.
Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.: The Wilson Center will host an event on the global impact of 9/11. Wilson Center Distinguished Fellow Robin Wright will moderate a discussion with fellows Bruce Hoffman, Fernando Reinares,Nadia Oweidat and Michael Kugelman, deputy director of the Asia program.
Friday, September 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.: The Wilson Center will host an event on the implications of the Afghanistan withdrawal for China and Russia. The speakers for the event will be announced soon.
Friday, September 10, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.: The Brookings Institution will host an event on the legacy and lessons of 9/11. Susan Glasser will moderate a conversation between Brookings President John Allen and former ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker, followed by two panels focused on American counterintelligence and U.S. foreign policy.
Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)
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Program Manager, Policy, R Street Institute
Washington, D.C.
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices across the country—seeks a self-directed, organized program manager to help us create systems for handling our projects. If you become part of our organization, you will report to the associate vice president of research programs. If you want to join an energetic, collaborative and multifaceted organization, and do something extraordinary, this may be just the opportunity you need.
Your typical day at R Street may include improving the estimation of time invested across the organization for crafting a white paper, reviewing committed project deliverables on a highly restricted grant, monitoring the progress and resource allocation to date on a particular project, and mentoring and guiding your colleagues on the best practices of project management. This role will work closely with all of our Policy teams, as well as with Finance and Business Development.
Other Aspects of Your Role
Skills and Qualifications
R Street offers a flexible working arrangement. This is a full-time position that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or be fully remote.
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 4 percent match 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 nonsensical to use as a basis for hiring.
We will accept applications until the position is filled. We will contact selected candidates for telephone interviews and finalists will take part in virtual interviews.
To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Associate Chief for External Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is hiring an Associate Chief to establish and operate its new function for External Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. CISA leads the national effort to defend critical infrastructure against the threats of today, while working with partners across all levels of government and in the private sector to secure against the evolving risks of tomorrow. CISA’s mission includes protecting the Federal Government’s networks and physical infrastructure, to helping entities in the public and private sectors manage potential risk, to enhancing public safety communications at all levels of government. CISA’s multi-faceted mission is home to a wide range of career fields including cybersecurity, program management, business administration, communications, and data science.
Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation’s physical and cyber infrastructure and the public safety communities against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security. Within CISA, the Office of the Chief Privacy Officer integrates full individual privacy protections into the management of a safe, secure, and resilient infrastructure. The Office of the Chief Privacy Officer is establishing a section for external civil rights and civil liberties, governing CISA programs’ interactions with the public, and is seeking a senior leader to establish the function.
Visit www.cisa.gov to learn more about CISA and how you can be part of the team to Defend Today; Secure Tomorrow.
In this position, you will serve as the Associate Chief. Typical work assignments include:
Government Affairs Region Manager, R Street Institute
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with regional offices around the country—is seeking a Northeast region manager to join our State Government Affairs team. We are accepting candidates who are based in/or near a state capital in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic regions of the US —or who are willing to relocate to the area. If you want to join an energetic organization and do something impactful, this may be just the opportunity you need. If you are the right fit, you will report to the director of state government affairs.
You would serve as the R Street Institute’s regional ambassador and government relations point person for all our programs, with an emphasis on integrated harm reduction and criminal justice reform. Your typical day could include speaking with stakeholders on alternatives to incarceration, educating elected officials on policies that promote less harmful alternatives to combustible cigarettes, drafting an op-ed on free-market principles or testifying before legislative committees on our initiatives.
A good candidate will be a fantastic networker, a self-starter, a quick study on a wide range of policy areas and able to deal with new situations in a creative manner. We actively seek out diversity in all roles across the organization and are particularly eager to consider candidates who bring a diverse background (in all its forms) to this role.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Workplace
R Street offers a flexible working arrangement. Candidates can work remotely and can be based anywhere in the Northeastern coast of the U.S. When convening in person is safe and as COVID-19 travel guidelines are updated, travelling to represent R Street at key stakeholder meetings and events will be expected and required.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
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 the following benefits and perks:
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 nonsensical to use as a basis for hiring.
While we impose no political litmus test for this job or any other, candidates should be comfortable communicating free-market messages. As such, applicants are strongly advised to review our webpage to assure they are comfortable with our work and our approach to it.
Candidates in whom we are interested will be contacted for telephone interviews, which will be conducted on a rolling basis, this will be followed by asking selected candidates to complete a writing test and will be further screened via virtual interviews. Candidates who believe they are highly qualified and haven’t heard back from us should follow up.
To apply, you must upload a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Chief Counsel, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics (CREW)
As a leading nonpartisan non-profit government watchdog, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics (CREW) is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and communications grounded by in-depth research. Using in-depth investigations, CREW targets government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests and personal gain.
CREW seeks a passionate and creative attorney to lead their legal team as their Chief Counsel. The candidate will help CREW secure our democracy and build a better Washington. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people. Specific qualifications include:
Development Resources, inc. is leading this search for CREW.
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:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This is not a supervisory position.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10581z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/ by September 1, 2021; 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
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 Deputy Director, 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:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This is not a supervisory position.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10512z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/ by September 1, 2021; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Adjunct Professor of the Practice of National Security Policy, Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy
The Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University invites seasoned national security policy professionals to apply for several teaching positions in an exciting new hybrid Executive Masters of National Security Policy for mid-career students seeking to advance in their leadership roles in the national security policy realm in the public and private sectors. Selected candidates will work with existing Duke faculty to build an ambitious new program and stand up the new degree curriculum. They also will have the opportunity to participate in the American Grand Strategy and Counterterrorism and Public Policy Fellows Programs, and collaborate with the Sanford School’s national security faculty on related policy and research projects and proposals.
Applicants may apply to teach one or more classes and may retain professional engagement elsewhere while teaching in the program. The full course list is here; courses of particular need are National Security Leadership, National Security Ethics, National Security Budgeting, National Security Institutions. As a hybrid program responsibilities include teaching synchronously online, building asynchronous online content, and occasional on-campus immersion sessions. Some classes will start in the summer of 2022, and some in the subsequent semesters of the academic year 2022/2023. The positions will allow for some preparation time in advance of class launches.
Applicants should have a Master’s degree or higher and substantial professional experience in such areas of national security policy and policymaking as defense, diplomacy, development, leadership, ethics, cyber, technology, terrorism, biological threats, and/or global environment. Experience creating and executing applied learning experiences such as simulations, war games, table-top exercises, and leading client-based research programs is a plus, as is online teaching experience. Policy research and writing are of interest, but not required.
Applicants may reside in NC or in any of the partner states with which Duke has employment agreements (California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC).
The Sanford School includes a full-time faculty of almost 70 and offers an undergraduate major, three other Masters programs, and a Ph.D. program. Current faculty members have degrees in a variety of disciplines including demography, economics, history, law, medicine, philosophy, political science, psychology/social psychology, public policy, public health/health policy, and sociology. The Sanford School houses several interdisciplinary research centers, and offers degree-related programs and opportunities in Washington, China, Scotland, India, London and Geneva. More information on the Sanford School can be found at www.sanford.duke.edu.
Candidates should submit a letter of application that traces their professional experience and makes it clear why they would be interested in joining the Sanford School of Public Policy and how their expertise would meet the needs of the curriculum. The letter, along with a CV and the names and contact information of three references (no letters at this stage), should be submitted via the following website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19142. Applications submitted by October 31, 2021, will be guaranteed consideration. For further information contact Professor Bruce Jentleson, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Manager, Business Development, R Street Institute
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., and with regional offices across the country—seeks a collaborative and adaptive Manager of Business Development to support business development functions for our policy programs. If you want to join a hardworking organization and do something outstanding, this may be just the opportunity you need.
Your typical day at R Street may include researching prospective donors, facilitating and reviewing proposals, preparing executives for meetings with potential donors, and tracking engagements in Salesforce. This role will help implement a fundraising strategy for a portfolio of policy programs with a focus on attracting and retaining foundation and corporate donors. The portfolio will likely consist of handling donors and prospects in the following program areas:
Primary Responsibilities
You will collaborate closely with the Business Development and Policy teams to build a healthy pipeline of donors for all program areas. This includes:
Other Aspects of Your Role
Skills and Qualifications
Workplace
We offer a flexible working arrangement. This is a full-time position that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or be fully remote with occasional travel to the Washington, D.C metropolitan area. R Street is growing rapidly, but we remain a close-knit team.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
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 the following:
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 nonsensical to use as a basis for hiring.
We currently plan to accept applications for this job until filled. We will contact qualified individuals for telephone interviews and conduct them on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held virtually, via Zoom.
To apply, you must upload a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Senior Auditor, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense
Qualifications

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Demonstrates thorough understanding of the theory, concepts, and techniques of performance Auditing in the Federal Government

2. Builds collaborative relationships within audit team and with stakeholders to achieve plans, goals, and objectives

3. Demonstrates clear, concise, and organized oral and written communication skills, to include ability to successfully address complex questions and issues.

4. Develops impactful findings and recommendations to address highly complex or sensitive audit objectives

5. Manages scope by anticipating contingencies, preparing strategies, addressing roadblocks and mitigating potential risks

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Experience conducting or overseeing financial statement audits

2. Possess a relevant professional certification to include Certified Information System Auditor(CISA), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

3. Experience performing audits in the DoD or Intelligence Community environments

Basic Requirements for Financial Auditors and Attestation Auditors

1. Degree: accounting; auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

OR

2. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant’s background must also include one of the following:

a. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;

b. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or

c. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant’s education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors

A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

or

B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant’s background must also include one of the following:

1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or

2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your application must include sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position to which you are applying. To view this position’s requirements, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
Senior Research Program Manager, Hoover Institution at Stanford University
The Hoover Institution is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Senior Research Program Manager for the Technology, Economics, and Governance Working Group and subsidiary programs. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with work experience in both business and national security and a familiarity with academic institutions and research. If you are both strategic and practical, enjoy directing complex programs, managing policy-relevant research projects, and cultivating professional and business partnerships, we encourage you to apply today to support Hoover’s mission.
Resume and cover letter required for full consideration.
About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.
Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.
With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Research Program Manager reports to Hoover Senior Fellow and is responsible for managing the Technology, Economics, and Governance Working Group and subsidiary programs in consultation with the senior leadership.
The Hoover Institution’s new Working Group on Technology, Economics and Governance brings together Hoover senior scholars from across fields with private sector leaders to address key questions at the nexus of technology, economics, and governance. The Working Group seeks to understand the drivers and dynamics of technological innovation in the 21st century, assess the opportunities and risks that breakthrough technologies are creating, and develop governance approaches that maximize the benefits and mitigate the risks for the nation and the world. The Working Group will conduct original research to better understand the current state of innovation as well as its causes and likely effects. This policy-relevant research will inform workshops and engagement with both private sector and public sector leaders and the development of policy recommendations for decision-makers at all levels of government.
CORE DUTIES:
ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES*:
* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Master’s degree or equivalent experience, with a background in business, political science, economics, or law strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Certifications and Licenses:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
WORK STANDARDS:
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Request for Resumes, Department of Defense Office of the General Counsel
The Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense (DoD), is reviewing the resume file for potential candidates for a number of Schedule A, Excepted Service, attorney positions that are under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel (Intelligence) and support the intelligence and security practice areas. Individuals interested in being considered are invited to review the notice at https://ogc.osd.mil/Careers/. This is not a vacancy announcement.
The office is seeking candidates with expertise relevant to the following roles:
Research Scientist, Geopolitics of AI, OpenAI
OpenAI’s mission is to develop safe artificial general intelligence (“AGI”) that benefits all of humanity. While we are a US-based organization, this mission transcends borders. Our ability to deeply understand the geopolitical consequences of our decisions and of AI more broadly is key to achieving this mission.
As a Research Scientist on the Policy Research team at OpenAI, you’ll contribute directly to short-term and long-term analyses that inform OpenAI’s strategies as we pursue responsible research and deployment of our AI systems. We are looking for a researcher who is excited to collaborate across the technical and policy teams in the organization. The role will involve conducting research of immediate relevance to OpenAI decision-making but a researcher in this role will also have a broad remit to conduct and publish research following their own agenda, and latitude to collaborate with relevant external scholars.
The ideal candidate will be self-directed, thrive in fast-paced environments, and bring deep understanding and experience in geopolitics and some level of technical understanding of AI (or an interest in skilling up).
Example research questions might include:
Representative responsibilities
Requirements
About OpenAI
We’re building safe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ensuring it leads to a good outcome for humans. We believe that unreasonably great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations via [email protected].
Benefits
Program Manager, Policy Research, OpenAI
OpenAI’s mission is to develop safe artificial general intelligence (“AGI”) that benefits all of humanity. While we are a US-based organization, this mission transcends borders. Our ability to deeply understand the consequences of our technology is key to achieving this mission.
We are a small team with big ambitions, so working with external researchers and policymakers widens our reach and capacity. As a Program Manager on the Policy Research team at OpenAI, you’ll coordinate ongoing research streams and manage research-relevant external engagement. In particular, you’ll manage our API academic access program, which provides external academic researchers low/no-cost access to OpenAI models via the API.
This role will give you wide visibility to a number of aspects of the AI policy research ecosystem. We are excited to meet candidates with experience in academia, government, non-profit, or industry. Ideal candidates will have a track record of leading and project-managing research projects or programs that involve relationship management/ management of external stakeholders.
Representative responsibilities:
Own and expand our academic access program, adding and supporting external academic researchers and coordinating relevant interests from across OpenAI.
Manage programs such as research-relevant external engagement.
Lead coordination of various projects on the Policy Research team, including expert workshops, collaborative research projects, and publication timelines.
We’re looking for a blend of:
About OpenAI
We’re building safe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ensuring it leads to a good outcome for humans. We believe that unreasonably great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations via [email protected].
Benefits
Research Scientist, Societal Harms of AI, OpenAI
OpenAI’s mission is to develop safe artificial general intelligence (“AGI”) that benefits all of humanity. While we are a US-based organization, this mission transcends borders. Our ability to deeply understand the actual and potential harms of our decisions and of AI more broadly is critical to achieving this mission.
As a Research Scientist on the Policy Research team at OpenAI, you’ll contribute directly to short-term and long-term analyses that inform OpenAI’s strategies as we pursue responsible research and deployment of our AI systems. We are looking for a researcher who is excited to collaborate across the technical and policy teams in the organization. The role will involve conducting research of immediate relevance to OpenAI decision-making but a researcher in this role will also have a broad remit to conduct and publish research following their own agenda, and latitude to collaborate with relevant external scholars.
The ideal candidate will be self-directed and will enjoy asking foundational research questions, creative research design, analytical problem solving, and engaging broad audiences with their research.
Example research questions might include:
How might we understand, measure, and anticipate potential harms of systems, such as denigration, manipulation, erosion of social institutions, environmental impact, or unrecoverable catastrophe?
How do we work with different interests (e.g. labor, governments, etc.) to help bridge knowledge gaps of current and future AI development and processes?
How do we design better evaluations for AI models to understand their likelihood of causing harm in different contexts?
Representative responsibilities
Own and pursue a research agenda aimed at understanding the potential and actual harms of AI systems.
Understand and clearly communicate risks of harm to decision-makers at OpenAI.
Advise our technical and applied teams on AI harms dimensions of decisions
Requirements
About OpenAI
We’re building safe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ensuring it leads to a good outcome for humans. We believe that unreasonably great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations via [email protected].
Benefits
Director of Privacy & Data Project, The Center for Democracy and Technology
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is seeking an experienced advocate to lead CDT’s project on consumer privacy and data. The Director of Privacy & Data Project will lead a growing team of 5+ counsels focused on changing the law and business practices to protect consumers’ and workers’ privacy, prevent discriminatory uses of data, and promote responsible use of AI. Key workstreams include: advocating for meaningful federal privacy legislation, direct-to-company advocacy to improve corporate data practices, working with federal and state agencies to promote effective oversight and regulation, and overseeing specific grant projects focused on health privacy, worker privacy, and the impact of algorithm-driven decision systems for people with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities. Each of these workstreams places a strong focus on equity and the risks of discriminatory uses of data.
The Director is a senior member of the U.S. policy team, collaborating frequently with other CDT Project Directors to develop multi-dimensional policy solutions (e.g. at the intersection of privacy and competition, or privacy and online content moderation). The Director also works closely with CDT’s Brussels office, helping to shape CDT’s advocacy on privacy, data and AI in the EU.
This position managing CDT’s largest policy team is an exceptional opportunity for an advocate wishing to shape corporate data practices and AI governance at a pivotal time in technology policy. The Director will engage as a public thought leader, publish written reports and op-eds, testify and speak before external audiences. They must also serve as an effective manager, setting an advocacy vision for their team and overseeing implementation of several substantial grant projects.
The position is based in CDT’s Washington, DC office, with remote work currently in effect due to COVID-19.
About CDT
The Center for Democracy & Technology champions policies, laws, and technical designs that empower people to use technology for good – while protecting against invasive, discriminatory and exploitative uses. For 25 years, CDT has worked to ensure that the Internet empowers, emboldens and equalizes people around the world. Today, CDT is at the center of societal debates about privacy, data and discrimination, surveillance, online speech, misinformation, and other key questions about the role of technology in people’s lives.
CDT pursues legislation at the state, national, and regional level in the US and EU; participates in agency rulemaking and other policy development processes; leads strategic litigation; builds advocacy coalitions; and promotes industry standards and practices that protect users’ civil rights and civil liberties. CDT’s work spans many issues, including (but not limited to) consumer privacy, AI and machine learning, surveillance, online speech, internet architecture, civic technology, competition and election security. We take a rigorous approach that integrates legal, policy and technical expertise, with a focus on developing actionable policy solutions. You can read more about our work at www.cdt.org.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation:
CDT offers competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, sick, and parental leave.
Applicants:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Deadline:
Open until filled.
The Center for Democracy & Technology is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or disability.
Clerk of Court, U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
Announcement Number: 21-FISC-01
Position Title: CLERK OF COURT
(TS/SCI clearance is required)
Grade/Salary Range: JSP-16 ($169,036 – $218,600)
(Court Unit Executives Pay Table)
(Salary based on qualifications and experience.)
Position Location: Washington, DC
Position Information: Full-time, Permanent, Excepted Service
Open Date: May 10, 2021
Closing Date: June 25, 2021
How to Apply: To be considered for this “at will” position, applicants are required to submit the following:
• A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements
• AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from www.uscourts.gov)
• A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and accomplishments
• Writing sample, not to exceed ten pages
Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, resume, and writing sample will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses will not be provided. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.
Applications may be mailed, or hand delivered to:
United States District Court
Attn: Human Resources (21-FISC-01)
333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2718
Washington, DC 20001
Or via e-mail to: [email protected]
Agency Contact Person: Marion L. Boulden, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager
(202) 565-1355
Overview:
The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court also serves as the Clerk of Court for the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review. The Clerk of Court reports directly to the presiding judge. This is a professional and highly visible position that has broad and overarching responsibilities. The Clerk of Court is responsible for leading and directing all of the administrative and operational areas of the Clerk’s Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to serving as the chief administrator of the court, overseeing all statutory duties and functions, providing analytical guidance and interpretations and resolving complex issues that have a significant impact on the daily functioning of the court.
As the primary court executive and chief administrator, the Clerk of Court is the expert and advises on the court’s case management, financial management, space and facilities, human resource administration, information technology services, policy and procedural implementation, strategic planning executions, statistical analysis and public relations communications.
The Clerk of Court works very closely with the 11 Judges of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and the three Judges of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review, as well as the Department of Justice and members of the Intelligence Community. The Clerk of Court has regular interaction with other court unit executives and court staff, the Administrative Office the United States Courts, the Office of the Circuit Executive, and the Federal Judicial Center.
Education:
Undergraduate: Education in a college or university of recognized standing may be substituted for a maximum of 3 years of the required general experience on the basis of one academic year of education equals 9 months of experience. A bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing may be substituted for 3 years of the required general experience. Preferably such degree should have included courses in law, government, public, business, or judicial administration or related fields.
Postgraduate: A postgraduate degree in public, business or judicial administration from such a college or university may be substituted for one additional year of the required general experience.
Legal: A degree from an accredited law school may be considered as qualifying for two additional years of the required general experience.
Experience:
General Administrative: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public service or business that provides a thorough understanding of organizational, procedural and human aspects in managing an organization.
Management Responsibility: At least three of the 10 years of experience must have been in a position of substantial management responsibility. Substantial management experience is high-level administrative experience that provided a thorough understanding of organizational, procedural and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology and human resources functions, and long and short-range planning.
Practice of Law: An attorney who has served as a judicial law clerk in a federal court may substitute said clerkship on a year-for-year basis for the management or administrative experience requirement.
Court Preferred Experience:
Management experience in a federal or state court judicial or administrative office of courts is highly desired, as is experience working with classified information. Solid organizational, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills, as well as exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are strongly preferred. A proven record in leadership and accomplishment is desired. Experience in information technology and a working knowledge of the federal court system are also preferred.
Employee Benefits:
Full-time employees of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court are eligible for a full range of benefits to include:
• A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years
• Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
• Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS)
• Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program, the Commuter Benefit Program, SmartBenefits (mass transit subsidy up to $270 per month), and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation Program
• On-site physical fitness facility
• Flexible work schedule
• Federal Occupational Health Services Program (FOH)/ On-site Health Unit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services
• Priority enrollment for children beginning at three months of age until kindergarten of all employees of the United States Courts in the Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center (TMCDC)
For more detailed information about federal court benefits, please go to:
www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
United States citizenship is required for consideration for this position.
Because of the access to highly classified materials and information, a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance is required for this position. Preference will be given to applicants with a current and active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.
Employees of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are “at will” and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement.
Note: On May 25, 2021, vacancy extended from June 11, 2021, to June 25, 2021.
Cyber Initiative and Special Projects Fellow, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
About the foundation
The Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For 50 years, the foundation has supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, improve lives and livelihoods in developing countries, promote the health and economic well-being of women, support vibrant performing arts, strengthen Bay Area communities, and make the philanthropy sector more effective. In addition, we also make grants for special projects and to address other timely problems, such as challenges related to cybersecurity and U.S. democracy. In 2020, the foundation announced a new grantmaking commitment focused on racial justice. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are more than $9 billion with annual awards of grants totaling more than $400 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: www.hewlett.org.
About the position
The Cyber Initiative and Special Projects Program Fellow will play an integral role in two distinct grantmaking efforts housed in the foundation president’s office. The fellow will be a member of the Cyber Initiative team, working closely with and reporting to the Director of the Cyber Initiative, who will provide the fellow with direction on the initiative’s strategy, activities, and ongoing annual events. Launched in March 2014, the goal of the initiative (and its $130 million grantmaking budget) is to build a more capable and diverse field of cyber policy experts and expertise. The Cyber Initiative takes a broad view of cyber policy to include issues ranging from encryption to net neutrality to internet governance to cyber conflict. The Initiative will sunset in 2023 (coterminous with the fellow’s term), so the fellow will play an integral role helping to make the Initiative’s final grants, help promote and organize collaborations, and ensure its lasting impact.
Simultaneously, the fellow will work directly with Foundation President Larry Kramer, helping to shape and implement grantmaking for the Special Projects portfolio. Special Projects grants are diverse and ad hoc – ranging from support for public broadcasting to confronting systemic racism – and require nimble and thoughtful attention to detail and execution. The fellow must work to promote internal collaboration between different foundation programs and administrative departments, external collaboration with other funders and partners, and/or unanticipated opportunities outside of the foundation’s core interest areas.
This position presents a unique opportunity to engage in both the strategic and tactical aspects of philanthropic grantmaking under the Cyber Initiative and Special Projects program. As such, the fellow must be flexible, comfortable working across a changing and evolving landscape of internal and external work, and able to effectively juggle multiple projects at the same time. We prioritize diverse candidates who bring a range of views, experiences, and backgrounds to the role and the responsibilities described below.
The broad goals and responsibilities for the fellow are:
Professional qualifications and personal attributes
Candidates should exhibit the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:
Professional experience:
Personal attributes:
Compensation
Compensation for the Fellow, Cyber Initiative and Special Projects includes a competitive salary, and an excellent package of health and other employee benefits.
Physical demands/work environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and to travel via various modes of transportation for extended periods of time. The foundation employees are currently working remotely through June 2021. When we do return to the office it will begin with a phased, and voluntary approach.
To apply:
Please apply online and submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills fit this position.
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Legal Intern Fall 2021, ICRC Washington
Function: Legal Intern Fall 2021
Department: International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Place of Employment: Washington, D.C.
Direct Superior: Deputy Head of Legal Department
Job Objective:
The Intern in the IHL Department at the Washington Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provides research and writing on topics of IHL, other branches of international law, and US law as needed, thus contributing to the thematic and operational priorities of the legal team.
Minimum Required Knowledge & Experience:
Main Responsibilities:
Work with the IHL team to provide legal advice to the delegation in Washington, and to the ICRC as a whole on matters of IHL, human rights law, national security law, or other US legal issues.
Management and Reporting Line: The IHL Intern reports to the Deputy Head of the Legal Department. She or he is expected to collaborate with colleagues throughout the delegation in order to carry out these and other reasonably related duties.
Administrative Information
Location: The ICRC requests all applicants be able to work from the ICRC’s offices in Washington DC or, depending on circumstances due to COVID-19 at the time of hiring, from outside the office. The intern will be subject to the same “work-from-home” policies as ICRC staff during the period of the internship.
Hours and Start/End Dates: The intern will be expected to work 20 hours a week from approximately September to December 2021. The specific starting and ending dates are negotiable.
Benefits: This is a paid internship.
How to Apply: For information about the position, or to apply for the position, please contact Yonny Aguilar Espinoza at [email protected]. Application requires a CV, brief writing sample and optional cover letter. Due to the large number of applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Applications are due May 18, 2021.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Research Professor of National Affairs, U.S. Army War College
About the Position:

This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), Strategic Studies Institute as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first year may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Academic rank and salary will be based on the selectee’s academic credentials, experience and professional accomplishments.
Learn more about this agency
Travel Required: 25% or less – Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required up to 25% of the time.
Supervisory status: No
Promotion Potential: None
Responsibilities
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your résumé must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts are required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available here.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best- qualified candidates.

1. Must have a master’s (required) degree in national security studies, international relations, international political economy, political science, public policy, regional studies or related field. A PhD or equivalent evidence of extensive original scholarly research and writing is preferred.

2. Record of research and publication (or evidence of great potential) on key national security issues with the ability to influence policy at the strategic level (National Security Council, DoD, combatant commands, interagency).

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by the publication of books and articles, workshops and conference presentations, lectures, and podcasts, etc.

4. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to serve as a project team lead for collective research projects, and as a faculty advisor for student research projects.

5. Ability to contribute to the educational mission of the USAWC through teaching, including supervising student research projects, lecturing in the core curriculum, regional studies and/or electives.
Education
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites here and here.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, look here.
Additional information
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement.

Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance: Top Secret
Drug test required: Yes
Position sensitivity and risk: Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process: Suitability/Fitness, National security
Case Decisions Implementation & Monitoring Manager, Oversight Board
About the Oversight Board
The Oversight Board is a new body that will make binding and independent decisions about the most challenging content issues on Facebook and Instagram. The first members of the Board were announced in May 2020 and include Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Michael McConnell, Director of Stanford’s Constitutional Law Center, and many other diverse leaders and thinkers from around the world. The Board began accepting cases in October 2020.
The Oversight Board Administration is the team of full-time staff who support Board Members in carrying out their duties. The Administration will have offices in London, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., and operate with a global scope.
You can learn more about the Board at www.oversightboard.com.
Role
Joining the Oversight Board Administration is a chance to be part of an organization that will operate with the soul and pace of a startup, but have a global impact from day one – leading on some of the most prominent and challenging issues facing the tech industry and society, but as part of a lean and nimble team.
Under the supervision of the Content Director, the post holder will manage the Oversight Board’s CaseDecisionsImplementationand MonitoringTeam, includingdirect reports.This new team plays a critical role across the Content Teams and will leverage available data to help enhance the Board’s impact overall.
The Case Decisions Implementation and Monitoring Manager will design and maintain a robust, data-driven framework to track, measure, and analyze how Facebook implements the Board’s decisions and policy recommendations; the impact of those decisions on users and communities globally; and ways to optimize Content Team processes by closing the feedback loop. The incumbent will work with the Research and Policy team to advise the Board on its policy recommendations to help make them more easily implementable by Facebook content moderators and automated systems, and thereby, enhance the Board’s impact over time.
They will also play a key role across the Content organization by leveraging data to foster cross functional collaboration andprocessesimprovements. This willincludecontributing toContent Team project management, planning, and strategy development.
This role may be based in any of the Administration’s three locations of London, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Lead the Case Decisions Implementation and Monitoring team

that monitors Facebook’s implementation of Oversight Board decisions and policy recommendations and assesses their wider impact on users and communities worldwide.
Support the Case Decisions Implementation Working Group (of the Board), including preparing materials and reports.
Counsel and advise Board panels on their policy recommendations to help make those recommendations more easily implementable by FB content moderators and automated systems.
Oversee drafting of impact assessments (which are prepared once cases are assigned, and then reviewed again before decisions are finalized).
Collaborate with and provide counsel to all Content teams to foster cross functionality and ensuring consistent design and process across the Content organization.
Assist with Content Team project management, planning, and strategy development. Skills, Competencies, Experience
The Oversight Board Administration values diversity of experience. Candidates should have a strong combination of several of the following skills, competencies and experience:
Degree educated, preferable with at least some specialisation or strong interest in data science, content moderation, human rights, media, and/or related fields.
Experience in content moderation, ideallyin the design, monitoring, and/or implementation of content and/or product policies on a social media platform.
Deep understanding of relevant sources of data to monitor and measure changes in Facebook’s content and/or product policies and enforcement decisions and their associated impact.
A passion for transparency and accountability of social media companies, including a detailed knowledge of the impact of social media on society and international discussions on approaches to regulating online expression.
Project management, collaborative design, and/or related strategy and process development experience.
Experienced manager with comfort working across multiple geographies, time zones, and cultures (knowledge of multiple languages, a plus).
Previous work advising and supporting deliberations by principal-level decision-makers.
Strong team player with aflexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
What we can offer you
As well as a competitive salary, we also offer a market leading benefits package, covering a variety of areas, both professional and personal. These benefits include:
A generous 12% employer contribution towards the 401(k) plan with no requirement for you to contribute;
Progressive family friendly benefits including a robust paid parental leave policy;
Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability, life assurance and business travel insurance packages providing financial support in events of ill health, injury etc;
A generous childcare subsidy to provide financial support for eligible childcare costs;
A generous home working and commuting allowance to provide financial support for remote and/or office working;
An extensive healthcare package including medical, dental and vision plans offeringcoverage for you and your family;
A training allowance to support both your continuous professional development and professional membership;
22 days of paid time off per calendar year in addition to statutory public holidays;
A holistic wellbeing support plan encompassing a variety of offerings to assist you. We provide you with an allowance to fund activities to best support your wellbeing as well as workshops and training to provide tools and guidance. Additionally, there is a wide-ranging employee assistance programme available to advise on personal, family or financial matters, and also fun social events all year round.
Oversight Board is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or any other applicable protected classification.
We welcome all applications for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are submitting an application, please note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted for interview. Please see our privacy notice here.
If you would like to keep updated with the work of the Oversight Board and future opportunities, please follow us on our LinkedIn page.
To Apply:
Please submit your application here.
Call for Submissions, Stanford International Policy Review
Call for submissions: Now accepting articles for consideration in SIPR’s Spring 2021 Print Issue
The Stanford International Policy Review invites submissions from graduate students, policy practitioners, academics, and other professionals for its Spring 2021 peer-reviewed print issue. SIPR publishes two issues per year, in the winter and in the spring. SIPR publishes articles, commentary, policy memos and issue briefs, as well as book reviews on international policy topics.
The Spring 2021 issue theme is The Future of Internationalism. SIPR seeks articles that offer insightful policy analysis addressing the fissures and opportunities of the current international system. We invite authors to consider topics like the post-pandemic liberal international order, the United Nations at its 75th anniversary, and shared global challenges (e.g., climate change, terrorism, and technological governance).
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Articles submitted before March 15th will receive priority consideration for our fall issue. SIPR will cover the submission fee for the first 100 submissions. After that, the authors will be responsible for a $10 submission fee.
Learn more about submissions here. Please submit pieces for priority consideration by March 15.
In the Fall 2020 edition, authors examined critical global policy issues including:
Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow, The Fletcher School and Tufts Department of Computer Science
Tufts University has an opening for one two-year teaching postdoctoral position in cybersecurity policy beginning in September 2021. The postdoc will be housed at The Fletcher School, which offers a rich array of talks and discussions that will enrich the fellowship year.
Tufts University has initiated a Masters program in Cybersecurity and Public Policy, combining the efforts of The Fletcher School and the School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science (CS) that began in Fall 2020. As part of the growing program in cybersecurity and public policy (CSPP) at Tufts, The Fletcher School and the Department of Computer Science offers courses in security and in cybersecurity policy, and this will provide interesting opportunities for the postdoctoral scholar. Outside of Tufts, the Boston area offers a rich array of talks and other opportunities for enrichment in cybersecurity, policy, and related areas.
The postdoc will largely focus on their own research in cybersecurity policy. Their responsibilities will include participating in the development of the MS program by teaching recitations in two of the introductory technology courses: Computer Science for Future Policymakers, How Systems Work, and How Systems Fail. These teaching responsibilities will largely focus on policy aspects of the technology being studied, and will help prepare the postdoc for teaching technically informed cybersecurity policy. Faculty at Tufts will work with the postdoc to enable their teaching this interdisciplinary material. Additionally, there will be a number of associated activities for the CSPP program (e.g., panel discussions, symposia); it is expected that the postdoc will participate in these and other related special events.
Qualifications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application materials include: a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the area, CV, a writing sample if available (an example of a preferred sample would be a communication to a non-technical audience), a list of three recommenders (names and contact information), a description of research interests, and graduate school transcript (if PhD is within the last three years). These materials should be submitted to [email protected].

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, The Fletcher School and Tufts Department of Computer Science
Tufts University’s Program in Cyber Security and Policy is offering two two-year postdoctoral positions in cybersecurity policy beginning in September 2021. Area of specialization is open but several different directions are of particular interest. Current Tufts faculty conduct research in surveillance and privacy, home IoT and privacy and security issues, cybersecurity incident liability, and impact of legal responses to cybersecurity interests. In addition, research in international and military use of cyber technologies, as well as government regulation of security tools are of strong interest. An aspect of this fellowship is improving cross-disciplinary background and skills in privacy policy. Thus, it is expected that the postdoc appointee will spend some effort gaining technical background to understand technical aspects of privacy and/or security.
The postdoc will be housed at The Fletcher School, which offers a rich array of talks and discussions that will enrich the fellowship years. In fall 2020 Tufts University initiated a masters program in cybersecurity and public policy combining the efforts of The Fletcher School and the School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science; there are a number of associated talks, seminars, and other activities. It is expected that the postdoc will participate in these, which include an annual student paper symposium in cybersecurity policy each spring. The Fletcher School and Tufts School of Engineering’ Department of Computer Science offers courses in security and in cybersecurity policy, and this will provide additional interesting opportunities for the postdoctoral scholar, who may participate in some teaching. In addition, the Boston area offers a rich array of talks and scholars in cybersecurity, policy, and related areas.
Qualifications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application materials include: a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the area, CV, a writing sample (if available); a list of three recommenders (names and contact information), a description of research interests, and graduate school transcript (if PhD is within the last three years). These materials should be submitted to [email protected].
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
The Congressional Innovation Scholars Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Congressional Innovation Scholars fellowship program will place you among the top tech decision makers in the United States government at a time when technology is reshaping society in fundamental ways. Even if you’ve never considered working in government, the Congressional Innovation Scholars program will allow you to make change at the highest levels and at a scale unparalleled in the private or public sectors.
Applications for the 2021 Scholars Program are now open and will close at 11:59 pm ET on February 5, 2021. Click here to apply now. Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter for more updates.

We are bridging the divide between Congress and the technology sector by placing tech savvy people like you– who are have recently finished, or are on track to finish a Master’s program or PhD– to work with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees in order to build capacity in Congress, train cross-sector leaders — who can understand the challenges of government and in the technology community — and keep Congress up to date about the latest challenges and opportunities relating to technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Congressional Innovation Scholar you will:
Work with TechCongress to choose a placement with a Member or Congress or Congressional Committee and report directly to a senior staffer (like a Legislative or Staff Director) in that office from June 2021 through April 2022.
Perform duties similar to other Congressional staff by applying your experience in technology to a variety of work, including:
Researching relevant policymaking (on issues like encryption, autonomous vehicle regulations, facial recognition privacy, health IT, election security, disinformation, open data, cyber/data security and many others)
Helping educate Members and staff about these issues.
Writing legislation.
Preparing for and organizing Committee hearings, markups, or investigations.
Building coalitions with partners and other groups.
Support TechCongress by writing about and presenting on your experience periodically, and represent TechCongress and the Congressional Innovation Scholars at meetings or events.
ELIGIBILITY
What we’re looking for in our Scholars:
Recently finishing (or projected to finish by June 2021) a technical degree program (Master’s, PhD, or done with PhD coursework and still completing your dissertation), or early on in your career.
Tech savvy, with experience working in or studying the technology sector.
Great interpersonal and communications skills.
Some technical ability.
Ability to explain technology to those that aren’t as familiar with technology tools or concepts.
Track record of success taking initiative and working with others.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Committed to helping get Members of Congress and Congressional staff up to speed on technology issues.
No experience working in or with government? Great! We’re not looking for that. The Congressional Innovation Scholars program is an opportunity to expose technology leaders like you to Capitol Hill. It is first and foremost and educational experience, giving you a one-of-its-kind education into how Congress and the government works.
BENEFITS
Scholars earn a stipend equivalent to $60,000 annually during the 10 month program ($5000/mo.). Benefits include reimbursements for healthcare (up to $400/mo.), fellowship travel (up to $1,500), relocation to DC (up to $2,500), and up to $2,000 for accommodation for the first month of the fellowship in the Washington DC area to ease the transition during COVID-19.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s the difference between the Congressional Innovation Scholars program and the Congressional Innovation Fellowship?

The Congressional Innovation Scholars program is a fellowship exclusively for individuals that have recently finished, or are on the cusp of finishing a technical degree program. The Congressional Innovation Fellowship is meant for mid-career professionals, who on average join with eight to fourteen years of professional experience. The model of the Congressional Innovation Scholars program— our orientation, your placement in Congress, and your work on Capitol Hill— is virtually identical to the Congressional Innovation Fellows program.
What level of schooling do I need to be eligible for a Scholars Fellowship?

You should be in or have recently completed a graduate-level or PhD-level program. Recent graduates with Bachelor’s degrees are not eligible.
What if I’m in the middle of my studies?

The explicit goal of the Congressional Innovation Scholars program is to serve as a pipeline for you into the ecosystem of public interest technology, and remain in government or the nonprofit sector. In short: we want this program to be the pathway to a job immediately after the ten-month fellowship finishes. You are eligible to apply if you are in the middle of a Master’s, PhD or other graduate-level program but please know that we are looking for those individuals who desire to stay in government or public policy and have the ability to do so.
What if I want to stay on in Congress after the program is finished?

That’s great! That’s exactly what we’re trying to accomplish. We spend a large portion of the program helping you build your network in Washington and on Capitol Hill in order to position you to find full-time employment after the program finishes.
What kind of education qualifies?

Any graduate-level or PhD-level program in computer science, engineering, data science, informatics, IT, cybersecurity, or other technical field. If you studied in one of these fields as an undergrad, or worked in a technical field and are now pursuing a law or public policy degree, that will also make you well qualified.
What are start dates and terms for Scholars?

Scholars will start the second week of June. You will serve a ten-month term, through early April 2022.
What is the stipend for a Scholars Fellowship?

Scholars receive a $60,000 annual equivalent salary ($5,000 / month) paid out at the beginning of the month. The program also includes funding for travel, health care, and relocation to Washington, D.C.
Are there any benefits provided with the Scholars Fellowship?

Scholars receive health care reimbursement of up to $400 per month; a $1500 reimbursement for Fellowship travel; up to $2500 for relocation expenses; and up to $2000 for accommodation for the first month of the fellowship in the Washington DC area to ease the transition during COVID-19.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?

You need to be a citizen, green card holder, or dreamer (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)) to be eligible for the program.
Faculty Position in International Human Rights Law, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Tufts University: The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy
FACULTY POSITION IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
Location: Medford, MA
Closes: December 18, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

(GMT-4 hours)
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, established in 1933 as the first exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the United States, seeks to fill a full-time faculty position in international human rights law. This position is open to a) candidates with an academic background who would be hired into a tenure-stream position as Assistant, Associate or full Professor; or b) candidates with a distinguished record of public service who would be hired as a Professor of Practice.
Applicants for the tenure-stream position should have a record of scholarly publications and a strong research agenda in the field of international human rights law, as well as a minimum of three years of university teaching experience. Professional experience in government, intergovernmental organizations or non-governmental organizations would be a plus. A J.D. or equivalent law degree is required. A Ph.D. degree would be an added benefit.
Applicants for the Professor of Practice position should have a distinguished record of service in the field of human rights in government, intergovernmental organizations or non-governmental organizations. A minimum of 15 years of professional experience is required. Teaching experience and a publication record would be a plus. A J.D. or equivalent law degree is required. A Ph.D. degree would be an added benefit.
The study of human rights intersects with many of the School’s other strengths. For all applicants, in addition to teaching international human rights law, the ability to teach courses in global health, development, negotiation/conflict resolution, or gender would be a benefit. Experience working or teaching in a diverse, multinational, multi-sectoral environment would also be a benefit.
The successful candidate will contribute to various faculty service responsibilities at The Fletcher School as well as to its intellectual community. The Fletcher School’s faculty is multi-disciplinary with a focus on preparing tomorrow’s leaders with a global perspective. The School undertakes research and prepares master’s and doctoral students to use the latest legal, political, economic, and business thinking, among others, to generate pragmatic policies or make executive decisions that will successfully shape global events.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of potential courses the applicant might teach at Fletcher, any teaching evaluations, and a list of 3–5 references (the reference letters should not be sent at this stage.) Applicants for the tenure-stream position should also send one or two samples of research and writing. All application materials should be submitted online through http://apply.interfolio.com/80606.
For more information about The Fletcher School at Tufts University, please visit: www.fletcher.tufts.edu.
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University also prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [email protected]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu
Lecturer in MA in Global Security (MAGS) program, Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Office of the University Provost Tempe: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: School of Politics and Global Studies
Location Tempe, AZ
Open Date Oct 15, 2020
Description
The School of Politics of Global Studies (SPGS) is pleased to invite applications for a full-time position, benefits eligible, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer. The anticipated start date is January 2021. This is a fiscal-year appointment within the SPGS faculty on the Tempe campus. Subsequent annual renewal is desired, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university.
SPGS seeks an applicant with a commitment to excellence in online education to join its innovative, rapidly growing Master of Arts in Global Security (MAGS) program. The primary responsibilities of the Lecturer will be to develop and teach online graduate courses on topics such as national security, cyber security, terrorism and insurgency, grand strategy, foreign policy and other courses related to security broadly understood. Course instruction may include co-teaching with other MAGS faculty, including nationally recognized scholars and experienced national security professionals. A typical course load will consist of 6 classes per year. Additional responsibilities include assisting in curriculum development, supervising capstone projects, student advising, and recruitment. Lecturers will also be expected to maintain an active research agenda, which should include peer-reviewed articles or books, published policy reports, articles in policy-focused magazines and journals, and/or external grant activity.
The Lecturer will be a part of the interdisciplinary SPGS faculty as well as the Center on the Future of War, a joint initiative of ASU and New America, a DC-based think tank, and will have substantial opportunities to participate in the school’s vibrant intellectual life. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Desired qualifications:
The College values cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates must submit application materials online at Interfolio @ http://apply.interfolio.com/79724 by November 30, 2020 ; if not filled, complete applications will be reviewed every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.
This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted.
Submit the following: 1) a letter of application stating qualifications and experience, 2) a complete curriculum vita, 3) two writing samples, and 4) three letters of reference with reference contact information.
Questions about this position should be directed to Daniel Rothenberg, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].
A background check is required for employment.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. (See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Cyber Initiative and Special Projects Fellow, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is seeking a Cyber Initiative and Special Projects Fellow, a three-year fixed term position, to be based in Menlo Park, California.
About the foundation
The Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For 50 years, the foundation has supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, improve lives and livelihoods in developing countries, promote the health and economic well-being of women, support vibrant performing arts, strengthen Bay Area communities, and make the philanthropy sector more effective. In addition, we also make grants for special projects and to address other timely problems, such as challenges related to cybersecurity and U.S. democracy. In 2020, the foundation announced a new grantmaking commitment focused on racial justice. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are more than $9 billion with annual awards of grants totaling more than $400 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: www.hewlett.org.
About the position
The Cyber Initiative and Special Projects Program Fellow will play an integral role in two distinct grantmaking efforts housed in the foundation president’s office. The fellow will be a member of the Cyber Initiative team, working closely with and reporting to the Director of the Cyber Initiative, who will provide the fellow with direction on the initiative’s strategy, activities, and ongoing annual events. Launched in March 2014, the goal of the initiative (and its $130 million grantmaking budget) is to build a more capable and diverse field of cyber policy experts and expertise. The Cyber Initiative takes a broad view of cyber policy to include issues ranging from encryption to net neutrality to internet governance to cyber conflict. The Initiative will sunset in 2023 (coterminous with the fellow’s term), so the fellow will play an integral role helping to make the Initiative’s final grants, help promote and organize collaborations, and ensure its lasting impact.
Simultaneously, the fellow will work directly with Foundation President Larry Kramer, helping to shape and implement grantmaking for the Special Projects portfolio. Special Projects grants are diverse and ad hoc – ranging from support for public broadcasting to confronting systemic racism – and require nimble and thoughtful attention to detail and execution. The fellow must work to promote internal collaboration between different foundation programs and administrative departments, external collaboration with other funders and partners, and/or unanticipated opportunities outside of the foundation’s core interest areas.
This position presents a unique opportunity to engage in both the strategic and tactical aspects of philanthropic grantmaking under the Cyber Initiative and Special Projects program. As such, the fellow must be flexible, comfortable working across a changing and evolving landscape of internal and external work, and able to effectively juggle multiple projects at the same time. We prioritize diverse candidates who bring a range of views, experiences, and backgrounds to the role and the responsibilities described below.
The broad goals and responsibilities for the fellow are:
Professional qualifications and personal attributes
Candidates should exhibit the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:
Professional experience:
Personal attributes:
Compensation
Compensation for the Fellow, Cyber Initiative and Special Projects includes a competitive salary, and an excellent package of health and other employee benefits.
Physical demands/work environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and to travel via various modes of transportation for extended periods of time. The foundation employees are currently working remotely through June 2021. When we do return to the office it will begin with a phased, and voluntary approach.
To apply:
Please apply online and submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills fit this position.
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Strategic Studies Institute Seeks Expert on Technology and National Security
The U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) seeks an expert on technology and national security to join one of the most dynamic think tanks in the national security research field and help inform and shape U.S. national and defense policy.
The successful candidate for this position will serve as a resident research professor of national security affairs. The responsibilities will be to research, analyze, and publish studies, organize collaborative research groups, conferences, and seminars, and serve as a subject matter expert for the U.S. Army War College and the Department of the Army on technology as related to U.S. national security. SSI research professors also publish widely through external professional and academic outlets and provide presentations to a wide range of military and civilian audiences.
Research professors design their research and publication agenda in consultation with SSI leadership and, at times, respond to specific strategic research requests. While research, analysis, publication, and collaboration are the primary responsibilities, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the War College’s education mission by developing courseware, teaching classes and seminars, and advising student research projects. Research professors have extensive resources available. In addition to the excellent Army War College library and online sources, research professors draw on the assets of Washington, DC, and undertake regular trips to their region.
The U.S. Army War College is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small, historic town 20 miles west of Harrisburg. It is within an easy drive of a wide range of recreational, artistic, and shopping opportunities. Local public schools are considered very good.
Qualifications. Required qualifications for this position include: (1) Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, information technology, technology and public policy, engineering, political science, or another field strongly related to the intersection of technology and national security; (2) record of scholarly research and publication—or evidence of great potential for the same—in one or more of the areas mentioned previously; (3) Refined oral and written communication skills, and the ability to explain concepts, theories, and recommendations to non-specialists; (4) Ability to form, lead, and participate in cross-functional research and analysis project teams; (5) possession of, or eligibility for, a Top Secret security clearance. Security clearances shall be authorized only to U.S. citizens. Only candidates who demonstrate all of the required qualifications will be considered.

Desired qualifications include: (1) Masters or equivalent evidence of extensive original scholarly research and writing is strongly preferred; (2) expertise in one or more of the following: Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, cyber operations, robotics, human-machine teaming, nanotechnology, biotechnology, electronic warfare, and/or the technology industry; (3) experience in the military, government service, or some other strategy-related profession.
This appointment may be made at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Salary is competitive. Research professors are excepted service government employees with renewable contracts averaging three years. The first year of service is probationary.
This job announcement will be released in September 2020 through USAJobs. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined on the USAJobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/
For additional information or questions, applicants may contact the Director, SSI Research Department, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA.: Colonel George Shatzer [email protected]

(717) 245-4125
Call for papers: 2021 Lieber Society Richard R. Baxter Military Writing Prize
Since 2007, the Lieber Society on the Law of Armed Conflict, an interest group of the American Society of International Law, has annually recognized a paper that significantly enhances the understanding and implementation of the law of war. The Richard R. Baxter Military Prize is awarded for exceptional writing in English by an active member of the regular or reserve armed forces, regardless of nationality.
The Prize. The winner will receive a certificate confirming that he or she has won the 2021 Lieber Society Richard R. Baxter Military Prize and a one-year membership in the American Society of International Law (ASIL). The judges may also recommend additional persons to receive Lieber Society Richard R. Baxter Military Prize Certificates of Merit.
Request for Assistance. Any person receiving this Call for Papers who is aware of exceptional writing that meets the qualifications of this competition is requested to nominate the paper directly to the Lieber Society and forward this Call to the author of that paper.
Definition of the Law of War. For this competition, the Law of War is that part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Papers may address any aspect of the law of war, including, but not limited to the use of force in international law; the conduct of hostilities during international and non-international armed conflicts; protected persons and protected objects; the law of weapons; rules of engagement; treatment of detainees, to include interrogation procedures; and occupation law. Papers addressing practical problems confronting members of armed forces are preferred.
Qualifications for entering the competition. Persons submitting papers do not have to be ASIL members. They may be citizens of any nation, but they must be an active member of a nation’s regular or reserve armed forces at both the time of the writing and the time of submission for this competition.
Papers that may be entered. Papers submitted in this competition must be in English (or translated into English if written in another language). Paper length may not exceed 35 pages if written with single line spacing or 70 pages if written with double line spacing, including footnotes. Paper size must be either 8.5 x 11 or A4, with all margins at least one inch and at least 12-point font. Both papers that have been published and papers that have not been published will be considered for the Baxter Prize. The paper should have written/published no earlier than the year prior to the award year, meaning for the 2021 Baxter Prize, papers should have been written or published in 2020.
Number/Type of Submissions. Sole and joint authored papers are eligible, but every author must meet the eligibility requirements. Authors may submit one (1) sole and one (1) joint authored paper.
Redact author information. To facilitate anonymous judging to the greatest extent possible, please ensure that the author’s name and personal identifying information are removed or redacted from the submission. In the email to which the submission is attached please provide the following author information:
If a person other than the author is making the submission, it must also contain the above data for the person submitting the paper.
Deadline for submitting papers. Papers for the 2021 competition must be received no later than 9 January 2021.
Use of email to submit papers. Electronic submission is required in Adobe format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc). Submissions should be sent to the Baxter Military Prize Coordinator, Dr. Christopher E. Bailey, at [email protected]. The subject line should read “Baxter Prize Submission.”
Acknowledgement of submissions. All submissions will be acknowledged by e- mail.
Announcement of winner. The winner and any persons receiving Certificates of Merit will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law in Washington, DC, March 24-27, 2021.
Disclaimer. This announcement is being sent for information purposes to notify personnel of events of common interest sponsored by a non-Federal entity. This announcement does not constitute an endorsement of the Lieber Society on the Law of Armed Conflict or the American Society of International Law. Participation is completely voluntary.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Naval Warfare Analyst
The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for anticipated full-time faculty openings in the Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) at the Center for Naval Warfare Studies in Newport, RI. These anticipated openings are available to support a number of ongoing and emergent research programs within the department.
The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.
Strategic and Operational Research Department. The Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) produces innovative research and analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. interagency, and the broader national security community. It also generates new scholarship in security studies and actively participates in the broader academic community. The SORD department is one of three in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College, the others being the War Gaming Department and the Stockton Center for International Law. It is home to a number of specialized centers, institutes, and advanced research groups that foster deeper levels of research, analysis, and teaching on subjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey, Mahan, and Brodie groups. The SORD department’s faculty employ varied and multi-disciplinary approaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the Department of Defense. The department’s faculty are educated in a range of social sciences, humanities, sciences, and critical languages, and the faculty consists of civilians and retired and active-duty military officers.
Advanced Research Groups (ARPs). There a number of ARPs within SORD that produce applied research and analysis on a series of regional, operational and strategic challenges facing the naval and joint force now and in the future. These research programs involve group work, individual study, faculty collaboration, wargaming, workshops, and research trips to national labs, operational commands, the Pentagon and a wide range of other DoD, academic, and private sector organizations. Most of the groups include a mix of full-time faculty and volunteer resident students from the College who contribute to the research of the ARPs for their master’s degree and JPME academic credit. From exploring emerging warfare technologies to developing operational concepts and strategy, ARPs give the student scholars practical experience that can be applied to their careers. Moreover, the ARPs provide direct input to key planners and decision-makers in the U.S. naval force, across DoD and the U.S. interagency.
Qualifications and Competencies. Candidates must have an advanced degree and experience in assessing and evaluating strategic, operational, and tactical warfare concepts. A Master’s degree is required, a Ph.D. is highly preferred. Desired attributes include: knowledge of U.S. and/or foreign naval and joint technical capabilities and concepts of operations, or equivalent practical experience in advancing technology and functional capabilities; knowledge of naval and joint warfare in all phases of operations from peace time to high-end combat; and/or a background in nuclear topics and strategic deterrence. Experience may have been gained by leading and conducting research, systems analysis, systems operation, and/or development and execution of warfighting operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures within the DoD environment. Experience on research teams, as well as war gaming experience is preferred, but not required.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.
Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation, and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule.
Applications. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-10 and submit their application package to: [email protected]. The application package must include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until 30 September 2020.
Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW). Active duty members must submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement dated to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Questions should be directed to the hiring committee chair, Professor Peter Dutton, at [email protected].
The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Security Studies, U.S. Naval War College
The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for anticipated full-time faculty openings in the Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) at the Center for Naval Warfare Studies in Newport, RI.
The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.
Strategic and Operational Research Department. The Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD) produces innovative research and analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. interagency, and the broader national security community. It also generates new scholarship in security studies and actively participates in the broader academic community. The SORD department is one of three in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College, the others being the War Gaming Department and the Stockton Center for International Law. The SORD department is home to a number of specialized centers, institutes, and advanced research groups that foster deeper levels of research, analysis, and teaching on subjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey, Mahan, and Brodie groups. The SORD department’s faculty employ varied and multi-disciplinary approaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the Department of Defense. The department’s faculty are educated in a range of social sciences, humanities, sciences, and critical languages, and the faculty consists of civilians and retired and active-duty military officers.
Responsibilities. SORD faculty conduct research and analysis across a broad spectrum of areas relating to security studies including strategy and grand strategy, military and maritime operations, conventional and nuclear deterrence, political economy, area studies, and other Navy-related topics. Duties may also include design of and participation in wargames, exercises, and workshops/conferences in support of the Navy and the DOD. SORD faculty will be expected to support student research and remain current and productive in their academic fields of study.
Qualifications and Competencies. Qualified candidates must have an advanced degree from an accredited university. A master’s degree is requires. A research-oriented Ph.D. is highly preferred. Ph.D. candidates who are close to defending their dissertations (ABD) as well as practitioners with relevant and significant experience in the field will be considered. Demonstrated familiarity with the capability to analyze issues of war and the use of military force is required. Knowledge of future military technologies, capabilities, and strategies is desirable. Candidates should have ongoing research projects or be engaged with ongoing planning relating to war, security and strategy that they can continue at the Naval War College.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.
Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule.
Applications. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-08 and submit their application package to: [email protected]. The application package must include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until 30 September 2020.
Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW). Active duty members must submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement dated to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Peter Dutton, at [email protected].
The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Digital Services Intern Summer 2020, The National Security Institute
The National Security Institute (NSI) seeks a Digital Services Intern for summer 2020 with the potential to extend through the fall.
About NSI:
The National Security Institute (NSI) at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School is dedicated to finding real-world answers to national security law and policy questions. We strive to provide balance to the public discourse on the most difficult national security challenges facing the United States and its allies.
NSI also serves as a platform for research, teaching, scholarship, and policy development that incorporates a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and its allies as well as an appreciation of the legal and practical challenges facing our intelligence, law enforcement, border security, and cybersecurity communities.
As a Digital Services intern, you will work closely with the NSI staff to
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line, “Application: NSI Digital Services Intern, [Lastname]”
Staff Attorney 1, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) – Georgetown University Law Center
The ICAP Staff Attorney 1 will bring to bear advanced legal skills and extensive litigation experience to drive ICAP’ s complex litigation work, including with responsibilities (1) to pursue impact litigation in defense of constitutional rights and values and (2) to involve Georgetown Law students in such efforts. The ICAP Staff Attorney 1 will have duties that include, but are not limited to:
The ICAP Staff Attorney 1 will be supervised by ICAP’s Executive Director and Legal Director. The ICAP Staff Attorney 1 will work closely with ICAP’s other attorneys engaged in factual development, legal research, writing, and case presentation in support of ICAP’s litigation efforts. Additionally, the ICAP Staff Attorney 1 will, as circumstances dictate, interact with other Georgetown Law faculty supporting ICAP’s work on particular cases and with students participating in the practicum seminar offered in connection with ICAP’s work. In doing so, the ICAP Staff Attorney 1 will be critical to fulfilling ICAP’s mission of harnessing the talent and expertise of Georgetown Law’s faculty and students in contributing to strategically selected, complex constitutional litigation on cutting-edge issues and exposing the law school community to such work.
Qualifications
Staff Attorney 2, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) – Georgetown University Law Center
The ICAP Staff Attorney 2 will drive results in complex, fast-moving, high-impact litigation to defend key constitutional rights and values, as well as related legal rights. He or she will do so by employing diverse litigation experience as well as exceptional legal abilities. The ICAP Staff Attorney 2’s responsibilities will include (1) conceptualizing and effectuating high-impaction litigation in defense of constitutional rights and values and (2) ensuring that Georgetown Law students are meaningfully and materially integrated into those litigation efforts. In particular, the ICAP Staff Attorney 2 has duties that include, but are not limited to:
The ICAP Staff Attorney 2 will be supervised by ICAP’s Executive Director and Legal Director. The ICAP Staff Attorney 2 will work closely with ICAP’s other attorneys engaged in factual development and legal research and writing in support of ICAP’s litigation efforts. Additionally, the ICAP Staff Attorney 2 will coordinate directly with ICAP’s co-counsel in litigation and, moreover, will interact with other Georgetown Law faculty supporting ICAP’s work on particular cases and with students participating in the practicum seminar offered in connection with ICAP’s work. All told, the ICAP Staff Attorney 2 will be essential to fulfilling ICAP’s mission of harnessing the talent and expertise of Georgetown Law’s faculty and students in designing and effectuating strategically selected, complex constitutional litigation on cutting-edge issues and exposing the law school community, including students in the ICAP practicum, to such work in meaningful ways.
Qualifications
Executive Director, UnLocal
UnLocal, a community-centered nonprofit organization providing legal representation and community education to New York City’s undocumented immigrant communities, is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director.
UnLocal is committed to a community-centered, grassroots approach to protecting the rights and enhancing the lives of undocumented immigrants in New York City and providing legal representation to clients who are typically passed over by peer organizations. UnLocal’s model of addressing the needs of immigrants at a community level has promoted its rapid expansion to meet new levels of demand as local, state, and federal policies have been enacted that result in widespread violations of immigrants’ rights. In the past two years, UnLocal’s annual budget has nearly doubled from $700,000 to $1.3 million.
As it continues to build capacity through this period of growth, UnLocal seeks a leader who will steward a shared vision that is responsive to community needs and is driven by the passion and commitment of UnLocal’s team and Board members; who will build and cultivate relationships with all external stakeholders – including community leaders, funders, and partners; and who will lead operational and programmatic oversight across the organization. Succeeding UnLocal’s well-respected founder, Michele Lampach, the new leader will support UnLocal’s dedicated and talented team and direct the organization’s continued development to best serve New York’s immigrant communities. The ED will work closely with staff across the organization and at all levels to continue to foster UnLocal’s unique culture of creativity and collaboration and identify opportunities for increased support and development.
The ideal candidate will be an inclusive, passionate leader with a deep understanding of the tools and pathways for protecting the rights of and serving undocumented immigrants by delivering the highest quality legal and community education services. She/He/They will bring leadership experience in a legal and/or nonprofit setting and a deep focus on community centered advocacy. She/He/They will be adept at fundraising and skilled in developing new relationships and deepening existing relationships with funders. The new Executive Director will be a caring manager who excels at supporting, mentoring, and motivating staff; developing structures and processes that ensure services are customer and community centered; and supporting teams that work closely with individuals experiencing trauma. A deep connection to UnLocal’s mission to support and protect the rights of New York City’s undocumented immigrant communities is necessary, and lived experience and a personal connection to impacted communities is highly preferred.
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 [email protected]. Please include in the subject line: PSM/Security Officer.
Attorney-Advisor, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB)
Job Title: Attorney-Advisor
Agency: Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Salary Range: $99,172 – $156,000/ Per Year
Series/Grade: The agency uses the Administratively Determined system in which rank is attached to the individual. The salary range for this position is statutorily capped at $156,000.
Position Information: This is an opportunity for permanent employment in the excepted service. You will be required to serve a two-year trial period.
Duty Location: Washington, DC
Who May Apply: Open to the public. U.S. citizenship required.
Security Clearance: Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET – Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Security clearance. If you already have a TS/SCI clearance, please highlight your last investigation date in your application.
Agency Mission

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board’s responsibilities comprise two basic functions: oversight and advice. In its oversight role, the Board is authorized to continually review the implementation of executive branch policies, procedures, regulations, and information sharing practices relating to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism, in order to ensure that privacy and civil liberties are protected. The Board is also authorized to continually review any other actions of the executive branch relating to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism, in order to determine whether such actions appropriately protect privacy and civil liberties and whether they are consistent with governing laws, regulations, and policies regarding privacy and civil liberties. In its advice role, the Board is authorized to review proposed legislation, regulations, and policies related to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism (as well as the implementation of new and existing policies and legal authorities), in order to advise the President and executive branch agencies on ensuring that privacy and civil liberties are appropriately considered in their development and implementation.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties as an Attorney-Advisor, working under general supervision in the form of broad policy and program guidance. Attorney-Advisors are expected to accomplish assigned functions on their own initiative, independently formulate requirements, responsibly allocate available resources, and develop, recommend, and monitor implementation of agency policies and procedures. Prior experience related to legal and policy issues implicating privacy, civil liberties, and/or counterterrorism or national security matters is strongly preferred.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as an attorney with limited supervision while gathering factual information, conducting legal and policy analysis, and providing legal expertise to the Board in complex investigations and/or reviews.
Prepare memoranda and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.
Respond in writing and orally to inquiries from Members of the Board regarding the status of investigations and/or reviews, research and analysis, and policy implications of existing and proposed programs and making recommendations to the Board.
Summarize reports received from the intelligence community and other agencies and extract essential information.
Assist the Board in reviewing and analyzing federal counterterrorism programs pursuant to its mission to ensure that both existing and proposed programs adequately safeguard privacy and civil liberties.
Advise and assist in the identification of issues and recommendations by providing policy advice, conducting research, and carrying out investigations, as required.
Analyze privacy and civil liberties-related issues, national security and counterterrorism programs and assist the Board in understanding how programs operate.
Assist in drafting Board reports evaluating efforts to protect the nation from terrorism and other Board reports to the President, Congress and the public, as well as drafting congressional testimony, letters, and other documents to carry out the Board’s responsibilities.
Represent the Board in interactions with officials from other departments and agencies of the Federal government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, as required.
Utilize superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products that are targeted to and meet the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives, while demonstrating analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify issues and to develop process improvements, and working effectively and collaboratively with team members and other agency employees.
Educational Requirements

Must possess a J.D. or LL.B. and be a member in good standing of a state bar or the District of Columbia bar.
Application Process

Please send the following required documents to [email protected] with the title “Attorney-Advisor”: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample (10 pages or less). If you are less than 3 years out of college or law school, please also include a transcript. All submitted materials must be at the UNCLASSIFIED level. If all the materials above are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide references and undergo a writing assessment.
A candidate’s application may be considered for other eligible vacant positions at the agency. The candidate will be contacted if considered for another eligible vacant position.
Closing Date

A panel will convene to evaluate applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A review of your application will be made to determine whether you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be evaluated. Candidates will be placed into categories of “best qualified”, “qualified”, and “not qualified”. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be placed in a different category. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your categorization.
No Travel Expenses for Interview

Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone or in-person interview. If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant’s personal expense.
Telework, Travel and Benefits

Telework may be made available per agency policy.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our budget office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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