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Research Associate, National Security and Defense Industrial Base
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 13D AGO
About the role
Title: Research Associate, National Security and Defense Industrial Base
Reports to: Director, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for National Security
Position Summary: The Research Associate provides exceptional research and administrative support to the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for National Security (Allison Center). This position is responsible for assisting staff in researching papers, conducting projects, and organizing and managing internal and external events relating to Allison Center policy priorities. The Research Associate researches and analyzes defense industrial base issues, with emphasis on munitions and aircraft production, key enabling capabilities, and modeling and simulation, while supporting related engagements as needed. The Research Associate is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgement, coordinates multiple, time-sensitive projects/priorities, and is a well-organized, detail-oriented member of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops policy papers on the defense industrial base, with a particular focus on munitions and aircraft production and key enabling capabilities.
- Support modeling and simulation efforts related to the defense industrial base and national security.
- Publish op-eds in The Daily Signal and external outlets on the defense industrial base and broader U.S. national security policy.
- Contribute to senior staff’s policy papers, studies, and reports on national security issues.
- Provide research for congressional testimonies, conference remarks, and media engagements by senior Allison Center researchers.
- Support logistics for Allison Center public and private events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, including research projects.
Qualifications:
Education: BA/BS in relevant field required
Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience
Communications: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technology: Microsoft SuiteOther Requirements:
- Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department’s goals and objectives.
- Promote policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speak with one voice.
- Possess excellent organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of transatlantic and national defense policy issues.
- Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits and Salary:
The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $69,500 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.
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