RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with Security Clearance

• The incumbent operates under the general direction and administrative guidance of the Dean of Academic Affairs, who assigns program responsibilities, provides administrative direction, defines success criteria, and directs research priorities.

• Research: All research associates are required to conduct directed and independent research and produce scholarly studies and strategic analyses involving security and defense topics in the Western Hemisphere.

Research associates are expected to support faculty in the production of high-quality analysis for U.S.

• Research associates keep abreast of strategic studies, U.S.

• As required, the Research associates travel to the region and domestically to attend meetings, conferences, and symposia to engage with DoW staff and agencies, Combatant Commands, government agencies, academic institutions, and businesses.
• Research associates ensure all actions contribute professionally and positively to timely attainment of assigned group or team objectives.
• Engagement: Research associates may be required to interact with and present study and research results to senior DoW officials, other government agencies, foreign partners, civilian institutions and businesses.

• Administrative Requirements: Research associates are expected to comply with all administrative requirements in an effective and timely manner.

• Program Management: Research associates will be assigned a portfolio of academic related programs to manage.

• Independently plans, designs, and executes projects, studies, and activities within the assigned program job scope.
• Organizes and oversees programs to align with the mission and goals of WJPC.
• Develops new programs as required to support the Center's strategic direction.
• Provides advice and consultation to professors, the Dean, Associate Directors, and the Chief of Staff to identify and resolve issues related to their assigned portfolio.
• Makes or recommends decisions on policies, operations, and administrative procedures.
• Drafts, implements, and maintains procedures and controls to ensure smooth and effective program operations.

• Identifies program resource needs and communicates them to management.
• Prepares and analyzes program reports, directs the gathering of information, and evaluates processes.
• Platform Management: Assists in developing and managing platforms and products, including databases, websites, and other knowledge-sharing repositories.
• Liaison Duties: Coordinates with visiting professors and guest speakers, assisting with their administrative needs for WJPC activities.
• Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S.

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally.

• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment.

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

• Earned master's degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline such as international security (defense/war) studies, international relations/affairs, public policy, and/or public management.
• Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated high-quality analytic research skills:
• Proven capacity to propose and conduct empirical research leading to practical policy advice and implementable programmatic recommendations.
• Ability to conduct cross/multi-disciplinary analysis and synthesis.
• Proven capacity to write under strict professional standards.
• Ability to effectively organize and communicate findings to a policy or practitioner-oriented audience.
• Rapid knowledge acquisition and learning from various methodologies, models, frameworks, or areas of inquiry.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, placing team mission and professional integrity before personal agenda.
• Ability to perform in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Detail-oriented organizational skills.
• Self-management and performance in a changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Professionalism and proficiency in international environments and among senior officials.

• Experience with fieldwork research methodologies.
• Knowledge of defense or security sector strategic planning.
• Understanding of new public management and governance benchmark models.
• Proficiency in Portuguese or French.
• Experience living, working, and/or studying in other countries in the Western Hemisphere.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e.

• * Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

• Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S.

colleges and universities.

Department of Education Additional information The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) leads, directs and manages security cooperation programs and resources to support national security objectives that build relationships that promote U.S.

DSCA employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.

The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret- security determination to occupy a Non-Critical Sensitive po