Space Policy Researcher (Partially Remote)

Meridian International Center; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International Center seeks a Researcher, Space to develop strategy and structure for the U.S. Space Partnership Guide. You will conduct interviews with government, industry, and academic stakeholders, and craft clear, accessible content for a broad audience.

The 11‑month, full‑time role is based in Washington, D.C., with partial remote work possible. You will collaborate with leaders across Meridian’s Space Diplomacy Initiative and contribute to business development and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in related fields preferred.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in space policy or international affairs preferred.
• Proven experience researching and writing substantive published outputs.
• Strong existing network in the space community is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and interviewing skills with rigorous sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop the U.S. Space Partnership Guide strategy and framework with milestones.
• Conduct interviews with government, industry, and academic experts; compile summaries.
• Write, edit, and coordinate production for the guide and related content.
• Support Space Diplomacy Initiative programming and business development.

Skills

Writing & editing

Interviewing

Project management

Intercultural communication

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EndNote

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

Meridian International Center seeks a Researcher, Space to develop strategy and structure for the U.S. Space Partnership Guide. You will conduct interviews with government, industry, and academic stakeholders, and craft clear, accessible content for a broad audience.

The 11‑month, full‑time role is based in Washington, D.C., with partial remote work possible. You will collaborate with leaders across Meridian’s Space Diplomacy Initiative and contribute to business development and external