FULL-TIME FAS STAFF Associate, Government Capacity Washington, DC $60,000 - $65,000
Company: Federation of American Scientists
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
Does FAS sound like an organization that you would be energized
to join? Is it aligned to your values?The Federation of American
Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and
voice for the science community.FAS has a rich history: after the
devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a group of
atomic researchers - deeply concerned about the use of science for
malice - created an organization committed to using science and
technology to benefit humanity.The group they created - the
Federation of Atomic Scientists - soon became the Federation of
American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists
across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one
voice for the betterment of the world.Today, we are a group of
entrepreneurial, intrepid changemakers, forging a better future for
all through the nexus of science, technology and talent. We value
equity, inclusion, and transparency. As a collective, we are
building an organization focused on being impact-driven,
customer-focused, and growth-oriented as a force for good in the
world.Skills and ExpertiseWhat skills and expertise do you need to
show proficiency in (or higher) to be a strong candidate?Skills and
Attributes
- Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability
to manage multiple timelines and deliverables
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Highly collaborative within a team; skilled at coordinating
with diverse partners
- A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for
navigating complex systems to drive change
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Willingness to learn about cross-cutting dimensions of US
government operations and policy making
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and pursuing
it within the mission of FAS
- Enthusiasm for public serviceExpertise
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration,
political science, or a related field
- 1-3 years of professional experience in a relevant domain,
including (but not limited to) public policy, evidence-based
policymaking, or government operationsNice to haves
- Experience working with or within federal government
- Experience with event planning and/or convening
- Familiarity with key topics in government capacity, including
evidence-based policymaking, talent and hiring, and contracting and
procurement mechanismsTo Sum It Up---What's the "elevator pitch"
for the role?The Associate, Government Capacity will play a key
role in growing FAS' government capacity initiative. The Associate
will support initiatives aimed at boosting the efficiency and
effectiveness of the United States federal government.This is a
pivotal time for government capacity building, with many
opportunities to contribute to meaningful change across federal
agencies. The Associate will play an important supporting role in
implementing FAS's government capacity programs, spanning areas
such as talent reform, contracting and procurement innovation,
permitting modernization, and evidence-based policymaking.You
should apply for this role if the following responsibilities match
your strengths and sound like work that you would love to be doing:
- assisting in the development and drafting of policy memos and
reports on government capacity issues
- supporting the design and execution of convenings, such as
workshops and roundtables, to catalyze progress on policy
implementation
- engaging and building trusted relationships with key
stakeholders across government, academia, philanthropy and civil
society
- conducting research and analysis to identify emerging topics
and opportunities in government capacity policy
- helping to coordinate cross-functional projects involving
multiple FAS teams and external partners.This position will be a
hybrid role, meaning that both remote and in-person work can be
accommodated, generally two to three days per week on-site, and two
to three days per week remote depending on the needs of the
organization.Salary Range
- $60,000 - $65,000Hiring StatementDon't check off every box?
Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are
less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed
qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and
inclusive workplace, and developing new voices. If you're excited
about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly,
we encourage you to apply anyway - you might just be the right
candidate.The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status
as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state
and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits
discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire
about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or
applicant or another employee or applicant. Employment is
contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the
United States.
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