Policy Research Associate, Defense Industrial Base

The Heritage Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement funding

Paid time off & sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security in Washington, DC invites applications for an Entry Level Research Associate, National Security and Defense Industrial Base. This full-time role supports policy research and event coordination, focusing on defense industrial base topics, munitions, and aircraft production.

Based in DC, you join a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will develop policy papers, assist with modeling and simulation, and help prepare staff for

Qualifications

• BA/BS in relevant field required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand and support Heritage mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops policy papers on the defense industrial base, focusing on munitions and aircraft production.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts related to defense industrial base and national security.
• Publish op-eds in The Daily Signal and external outlets on defense industrial base and 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.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security in Washington, DC invites applications for an Entry Level Research Associate, National Security and Defense Industrial Base. This full-time role supports policy research and event coordination, focusing on defense industrial base topics, munitions, and aircraft production.

Based in DC, you join a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will develop policy papers, assist with modeling and simulation, and help prepare staff for