Transatlantic Tech Policy Fellow

German Marshall Fund of the United States; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) seeks a Fellow to advance technology policy, innovation, and transatlantic cooperation, strengthening GMF’s leadership on how emerging technologies affect democracy, competitiveness, and security.

The Fellow will conduct original research on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, data policy, and platform regulation, translating developments into actionable policy insights for policymakers, business leaders, and civil society.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in public policy, international affairs, economics, political science, law, technology policy, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 10 years of professional experience in technology policy, innovation policy, digital governance, national security, international economics, or a related field.
• Experience working in government, industry, academia, think tanks, research organizations, civil society organizations, or related institutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and policy analysis on technology-related issues affecting transatlantic cooperation, economic competitiveness, and democratic resilience.
• Author reports, policy briefs, articles, op-eds, and other written products for policymakers, industry leaders, and public audiences.
• Convene and moderate transatlantic dialogues, workshops, roundtables, and conferences involving government officials, technology leaders, researchers, investors, and civil society stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a strong network across the technology policy ecosystem in the United States, Europe, and other partner countries.
• Develop practical policy recommendations on emerging technology challenges and opportunities.
• Represent GMF at conferences, public events, media engagements, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across GMF programs and offices to advance interdisciplinary research and programming.
• Contribute to the development and execution of externally funded projects, including project management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, and research institutions to support GMF’s mission and programmatic goals.
• Support fundraising efforts through proposal development, donor engagement, and identification of new funding opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze emerging developments in technology, innovation, and digital policy.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and strategic guidance to GMF leadership and partners on technology-related issue.

Education

Graduate degree in public policy or related field

Job description

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) seeks a Fellow to advance technology policy, innovation, and transatlantic cooperation, strengthening GMF’s leadership on how emerging technologies affect democracy, competitiveness, and security.

The Fellow will conduct original research on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, data policy, and platform regulation, translating developments into actionable policy insights for policymakers, business leaders, and civil society.