Space Policy Researcher — U.S. Partnership Guide

University of Denver; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian's Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space seeks a Researcher to create the first U.S. Space Partnership Guide. The 11-month role involves shaping strategy, conducting interviews with government and industry, and delivering an open-access, practical resource for global and U.S. audiences.

The position is located in Washington D.C. with partial remote work possible; MD/DC/VA residence is required. The role may include limited additional writing and program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in related field.
• Demonstrated experience researching and writing substantive published products.
• Strong writing, editing, and interviewing abilities with attention to sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Define the guide's purpose, audience, scope, structure, and milestones through publication.
• Develop a framework for organizing partnership pathways across the U.S. space ecosystem.
• Plan and conduct interviews with government officials, industry, universities, and researchers.
• Attend space conferences to gather insights and expand the contributor network.
• Maintain a research library and source attribution for every claim.
• Write and edit the U.S. Space Partnership Guide for international and U.S. audiences.
• Coordinate with communications and design teams for digital/print versions.
• Draft other space-related content and support program activities as needed.

Skills

Writing & editing

Interviewing

Project management

Intercultural communication

Nonpartisan approach

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EndNote

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

Meridian's Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space seeks a Researcher to create the first U.S. Space Partnership Guide. The 11-month role involves shaping strategy, conducting interviews with government and industry, and delivering an open-access, practical resource for global and U.S. audiences.

The position is located in Washington D.C. with partial remote work possible; MD/DC/VA residence is required. The role may include limited additional writing and program support.