Space Policy Researcher — U.S. Partnership Guide

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

Job summary

Meridian International is seeking a Researcher, Space for an 11-month assignment in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on researching, writing, and delivering the U.S.

Space Partnership Guide, a practical open-access resource for governments, companies, universities, and other actors globally. Working with the Vice President, Open Diplomacy Programs, the researcher will shape the guide’s strategy and framework, manage the project from concept to publication, and may contribute other space content

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in international affairs, public policy, space policy, law, science and technology policy, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the guide’s purpose, audiences, scope, structure, and methodology, and develop a project plan with milestones through publication.
• Develop a framework for organizing partnership pathways across the U.S. space ecosystem including federal, state, local governments, agencies, companies, startups, universities, labs, investors, and nonprofits.
• Identify case studies, best practices, and criteria for selection to feature in the guide.
• Build the guide’s structure and source base so it can be updated yearly as regulations and opportunities change.
• Research laws, regulations, agencies, and partnership mechanisms shaping international space cooperation, including ITAR/EAR, licensing, and Artemis Accords.

Job description

Meridian International is seeking a Researcher, Space for an 11-month assignment in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on researching, writing, and delivering the U.S.

Space Partnership Guide, a practical open-access resource for governments, companies, universities, and other actors globally. Working with the Vice President, Open Diplomacy Programs, the researcher will shape the guide’s strategy and framework, manage the project from concept to publication, and may contribute other space content