Program Associate, Nuclear Strategy and Nonproliferation Initiative

The Nuclear Strategy and Nonproliferation Initiative seeks to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in international security and places a renewed emphasis on building international institutions to stop the spread of nuclear weapons through research, writing, and innovative programmatic efforts. Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, who maintains a leading arms control blog, ArmsControlWonk.com, directs the Initiative. The Initiative has an immediate opening for the position of program associate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative research into policy issues related to nuclear weapons.
• Provide Initiative staff with rapid-response analysis and polished argument for a competitive messaging environment.
• Write talking points, blog entries, and op-eds.
• Provide administrative support to Dr. Lewis, including managing his calendar, coordinating program events, and arranging travel.
• Provide programmatic support generally to the American Strategy Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Proven analytic and research skills in a fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and concisely summarize complex information to multiple audiences.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in nuclear weapons policy.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with on-line research, publishing, and project management tools.
• A bachelor's degree in any of the humanities, social sciences, or hard sciences is required.

Application Process

E-mail a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (no more than five pages) to: Human Resources, New America Foundation, 1899 L Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. E-mail: jobs@newamerica.net. Please state "Program Associate, Nuclear Strategy and Nonproliferation Initiative" in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls, please.

Salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.