Associate Director, Technology Policy & Strategy

IDT Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,500; Full time

Job summary

Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) seeks a full-time Associate Director to join a team evaluating emerging technologies, global competition, and policy recommendations. The role includes supporting private roundtables, public summits, and conferences with exposure to national security strategy and policy-making processes.

This in-person position is based at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, offering opportunities to influence public-private partnerships and to guide technology-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related discipline; master's preferred.
• 2–5 years of research and analysis experience.
• Strong initiative; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth original research on technology-related topics, data collection, geopolitical analysis, and tech capability assessments.
• Monitor trends and emerging issues within the Directorate and identify opportunities for further research.
• Produce written products including reports, briefing documents, talking points, newsletters, and action plans.

Skills

Self-starter

Mentor panel research assistants

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) seeks a full-time Associate Director to join a team evaluating emerging technologies, global competition, and policy recommendations. The role includes supporting private roundtables, public summits, and conferences with exposure to national security strategy and policy-making processes.

This in-person position is based at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, offering opportunities to influence public-private partnerships and to guide technology-focused