Emerging Technologies Protection Program Advisor

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Professional growth and certifications

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Program Advisor to oversee national security trainings abroad, protecting emerging technologies from adversaries and coordinating with the Department of State's CTR office.

The role involves on-site work and collaboration with interagency partners to develop and execute program activities across multiple priority areas, including research security and supply chain protection.

Qualifications

• Experience with USG international security programs and nonproliferation.
• Strong writing, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Interagency coordination and international program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security assistance strategies and national security programming.
• Provide project management oversight and coordinate CTR objectives with third-party implementers.
• Review proposals, assist in funding decisions, and support CTR budget planning.

Skills

Government Security

International Relations

US Citizenship Required

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Job Details

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Intelligence Operations and Analysis Job Qualifications: Skills: Government Security, International Relations (IR), National Security Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Program Advisor to oversee national security trainings abroad to protect emerging technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and space tech, from being exploited by U.S. adversaries for military, economic, and technological advantage. GDIT partners with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) to advance the Administration’s top national security priorities, including countering China’s Military-Civil Fusion strategy to acquire emerging technologies for military advantage. The Program Advisor will serve as an on-site contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR in developing, implementing, and coordinating national security programs on topics such as: research security, intellectual property protection for commercial and research environments, supply chain protection measures, cybersecurity practices, and preventing partnerships with untrusted vendors to secure science and technologies including AI, quantum information sciences, semiconductors, and space technologies. The Program Advisor will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight of assigned activities in several priority areas countries and will work closely with various Department of State offices, relevant interagency groups, technical experts, and other key stakeholders, including foreign governments, to develop and execute program activities. The Program Advisor will provide technical support to relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State as needed. This position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement security assistance strategies and national security programming to prevent exploitation of emerging technologies, supply chains, and international research collaborations by U.S. adversaries for military, economic, and technological gains. Provide project management oversight, assist and lead third-party implementers in achieving CTR objectives. Review threat reduction project proposals and make recommendations for funding based on geographical and subject matter expertise. Support CTR’s budget planning process, to include the preparation of documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreement documents; financial monitoring; financial reconciliation; and financial close out. Conduct research and analysis to support tailored programs to advance national security priorities. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Represent CTR in technical and policy discussions and working groups. Collaborate across the State Department and with partners in the U.S. interagency to align CTR national security programs with U.S. government (USG) nonproliferation priorities and related activities to ensure effective and efficient implementation. Draft papers and brief high-level officials in the Department of State, interagency, foreign governments, and senior industry executives on CTR programmatic activities and related policy perspectives. Represent CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required. Other activities as assigned by the ACN/CTR Office Director, Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chief.

Qualifications

Demonstrated prior experience working on USG international security, sensitive technology protection, or other nonproliferation and national security programs, including the design, development, implementation, and facilitation of exercises and trainings. Possess strong writing skills, presentation skills, and experience in analysis, research, strategy development, interagency coordination, and implementing international programs in a culturally sensitive manner. Possess and demonstrate outstanding skills in diplomacy, communication, teamwork, stakeholder coordination, and project management. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, responding to tasks with short deadlines, and prioritizing a complex workload. International travel will be required, and foreign language skills are a plus. Must be able to receive and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. For the Senior Analyst Level: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience, Master’s degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and 1+ years’ relevant experience. An international affairs, national security, foreign policy, or technical background is preferred.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
• GDIT CAREERS Opportunity Owned

Equal Opportunity Statement

General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Work Hours & Logistics

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-20% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA DC Washington Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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