Policy Research & Coordination Specialist (Remote)

Kinsley Power Systems; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ICANN seeks a Policy Development Support Specialist to back the advice development work of the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee. The Specialist advances ICANN’s mission to preserve the security, stability, resilience, and interoperability of the DNS and may support related advisory committees.

The role reports to the Senior Director, Technical Policy and Advice. Responsibilities include drafting background papers, coordinating meetings, managing working groups, and translating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent policy research and writing skills.
• Experience communicating complex technical topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research technical and policy issues related to the DNS.
• Draft background papers, prepare agendas and presentations, and edit publications.
• Establish and manage working groups, assisting chairs with facilitation and action tracking.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings and deliberations on policy issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Research skills

Policy writing

English communication

Multistakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

PhD with no experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

ICANN seeks a Policy Development Support Specialist to back the advice development work of the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee. The Specialist advances ICANN’s mission to preserve the security, stability, resilience, and interoperability of the DNS and may support related advisory committees.

The role reports to the Senior Director, Technical Policy and Advice. Responsibilities include drafting background papers, coordinating meetings, managing working groups, and translating