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Posted / first seen2026-03-09 / 2026-05-30
Changed / last seen2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06

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Director, Fellowships and Products Full-time Federation of American Scientists staff Washington, DC   Why FAS? 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 change agents, 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.   Core Purpose of the Role The Director of Fellowships and Products will lead the integration and consolidation of FAS’s two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship. This is a senior leadership role responsible for designing, operating, and growing a combined engine that simultaneously generates policy ideas and cultivates technical experts for impactful government and civil society roles.   Skills and Expertise: Must Haves   What leadership skills do you need to possess to be a strong candidate?   Strategic Leadership Provide vision and strategic direction for our signature initiatives that seek to power a policy entrepreneurship revolution - our policy entrepreneurship programming and talent fellowships platform, ensuring alignment with FAS's overall mission and organizational priorities Develop and execute multi-year strategies to expand the reach, impact, and sustainability of both initiatives through the creation of replicable, scalable products Serve as a senior member of the FAS leadership team, contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making Represent FAS in external forums, conferences, and meetings with senior government officials, foundation leaders, and other key stakeholders   Program Management & Operations  Set program vision and strategy and oversee its execution.  Design and maintain strong operational workflows that support the integration of Day One and the Talent Hub, ensuring consistent, reliable program delivery at scale.  Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy experts Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation within a policy vertical, paired with the ability to integrate work across policy teams to maximize impact.   Fundraising & Partnerships Work closely with the FAS development team to secure funding from foundations, government grants, and individual donors Cultivate strategic partnerships with universities, nonprofits, research institutions, professional societies, and industry Develop collaborative relationships with aligned organizations in the science policy ecosystem, identifying opportunities for joint initiatives, co-funding, and shared resources   Products Leadership Build and oversee deployment of the scalable infrastructure for programming, training, community-building and processes for converting promising ideas into policy action.  Work across FAS domains in partnership with FAS subject matter experts, fellows, contractors and expert reviewers and contributors. Translate proven FAS models into a movement at scale that activates new communities, secures new partnerships, and builds a deeper ethos of policy entrepreneurship in S&T policymaking, while scaling a sustainable operating model. Ensure Day One Project deliverables are timely, high-quality, and strategically positioned for maximum impact. Coordinate dissemination strategies to place recommendations before policymakers, the scientific community, and the public. Pursue opportunities to integrate our policy entrepreneurship engine with our talent and fellowships platform to drive greater impact.   Fellowships Leadership Oversee and expand the FAS Talent Hub's work to put policy entrepreneurship into practice, by connecting technical experts with high-impact government positions across federal and state governments, and ensure their success, as well as connecting experts at all levels with roles in civil society. Develop recruitment strategies to build a robust pipeline of science and technology talent equipped for public service and civil society and inculcate them in the policy entrepreneurship ethos. Build and develop pipelines of exceptional talent, placing them into public service roles or within FAS to advance high-impact opportunities. Cultivate relationships with new partners at state and federal agencies and congressional committees seeking technical expertise, and help them curate high-impact opportunities for fellows to drive impact. Track and evaluate the impact of talent placements on government capacity and policy outcomes. Pursue opportunities to integrate more deeply our Talent Hub’s work with FAS’ engine for policy entrepreneurship to drive greater impact.   Team Management & Operations Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy analysts Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation and excellence   What proficiency (or higher) do you need to demonstrate in order to be a strong candidate? 10+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and complex programs. Proven success in fundraising and donor relations. Experience launching or scaling innovative programs across sectors.  Demonstrated experience in science and technology policy, with knowledge of how technical expertise informs government decision-making. Proven track record of program development and management, including setting strategy, building teams, and delivering measurable outcomes. Strong network within government, policy, and scientific communities, with the ability to open doors and build influential relationships. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for policy audiences. Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail. Experience managing budgets and financial resources for programs or organizations. Commitment to FAS's nonpartisan mission and ability to work effectively across political administrations.   To Sum It Up… The elevator pitch.   FAS seeks an exceptional Director to lead the consolidation and strategic growth of two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship.  This leader will architect the operating model, manage a high-performing team, build partnerships, and ensure the combined platform delivers policy impact at scale.   The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader who knows policy entrepreneurship, can build excellent, sustainable programs that scale, establish influential partnerships, and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, academia, and the private sector. You will have proven experience in the following areas:   Visionary Leadership: Ability to see possibilities, set ambitious goals, and inspire others toward a shared mission Relationship Building: Natural connector who builds trust and maintains diverse networks across sectors with an ability to fundraise and drive vision broadly  Political Savvy: Understanding of government dynamics, processes, and how to navigate complex political environments Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, willing to take calculated risks, and focused on results Collaborative Approach: Seeks input, builds consensus, and empowers team members Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities Integrity: Demonstrates ethical leadership and maintains nonpartisan credibility   Work Environment  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.   Salary $160,000-$190,000   Hiring Statement Don’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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style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Products Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build and oversee deployment of the scalable infrastructure for programming, training, community-building and processes for converting promising ideas into policy action. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Work across FAS domains in partnership with FAS subject matter experts, fellows, contractors and expert reviewers and contributors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Translate proven FAS models into a movement at scale that activates new communities, secures new partnerships, and builds a deeper ethos of policy entrepreneurship in S&T policymaking, while scaling a sustainable operating model.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Ensure Day One Project deliverables are timely, high-quality, and strategically positioned for maximum impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Coordinate dissemination strategies to place recommendations before policymakers, the scientific community, and the public.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Pursue opportunities to integrate our policy entrepreneurship engine with our talent and fellowships platform to drive greater impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fellowships Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Oversee and expand the FAS Talent Hub's work to put policy entrepreneurship into practice, by connecting technical experts with high-impact government positions across federal and state governments, and ensure their success, as well as connecting experts at all levels with roles in civil society.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Develop recruitment strategies to build a robust pipeline of science and technology talent equipped for public service and civil society and inculcate them in the policy entrepreneurship ethos.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build and develop pipelines of exceptional talent, placing them into public service roles or within FAS to advance high-impact opportunities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Cultivate relationships with new partners at state and federal agencies and congressional committees seeking technical expertise, and help them curate high-impact opportunities for fellows to drive impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Track and evaluate the impact of talent placements on government capacity and policy outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Pursue opportunities to integrate more deeply our Talent Hub’s work with FAS’ engine for policy entrepreneurship to drive greater impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Team Management & Operations</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy analysts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation and excellence</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">What proficiency (or higher) do you need to demonstrate in order to be a strong candidate?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">10+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and complex programs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Proven success in fundraising and donor relations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience launching or scaling innovative programs across sectors. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrated experience in science and technology policy, with knowledge of how technical expertise informs government decision-making.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Proven track record of program development and management, including setting strategy, building teams, and delivering measurable outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strong network within government, policy, and scientific communities, with the ability to open doors and build influential relationships.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for policy audiences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience managing budgets and financial resources for programs or organizations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Commitment to FAS's nonpartisan mission and ability to work effectively across political administrations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">To Sum It Up…</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The elevator pitch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11.5pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">FAS seeks an exceptional Director to lead the consolidation and strategic growth of two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship.  This leader will architect the operating model, manage a high-performing team, build partnerships, and ensure the combined platform delivers policy impact at scale.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader who knows policy entrepreneurship, can build excellent, sustainable programs that scale, establish influential partnerships, and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, academia, and the private sector. You will have proven experience in the following areas: </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Visionary Leadership: Ability to see possibilities, set ambitious goals, and inspire others toward a shared mission</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Relationship Building: Natural connector who builds trust and maintains diverse networks across sectors with an ability to fundraise and drive vision broadly </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Political Savvy: Understanding of government dynamics, processes, and how to navigate complex political environments</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, willing to take calculated risks, and focused on results</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Collaborative Approach: Seeks input, builds consensus, and empowers team members</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Integrity: Demonstrates ethical leadership and maintains nonpartisan credibility</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h2 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Work Environment </span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">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.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Salary</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">$160,000-$190,000</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Hiring Statement</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Don’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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"></h3>",
    "description_text": "Director, Fellowships and Products\n Full-time Federation of American Scientists staff\n Washington, DC\n  Why FAS?\n Does FAS sound like an organization that you would be energized to join?  Is it aligned to your values?\n  The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community.\n  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.\n  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.\n  Today, we are a group of entrepreneurial, intrepid change agents, 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.\n  Core Purpose of the Role\n The Director of Fellowships and Products will lead the integration and consolidation of FAS’s two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship. This is a senior leadership role responsible for designing, operating, and growing a combined engine that simultaneously generates policy ideas and cultivates technical experts for impactful government and civil society roles.\n  Skills and Expertise: Must Haves\n  What leadership skills do you need to possess to be a strong candidate?\n  Strategic Leadership\n Provide vision and strategic direction for our signature initiatives that seek to power a policy entrepreneurship revolution - our policy entrepreneurship programming and talent fellowships platform, ensuring alignment with FAS's overall mission and organizational priorities\n Develop and execute multi-year strategies to expand the reach, impact, and sustainability of both initiatives through the creation of replicable, scalable products\n Serve as a senior member of the FAS leadership team, contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making\n Represent FAS in external forums, conferences, and meetings with senior government officials, foundation leaders, and other key stakeholders\n   Program Management & Operations\n Set program vision and strategy and oversee its execution.\n Design and maintain strong operational workflows that support the integration of Day One and the Talent Hub, ensuring consistent, reliable program delivery at scale.\n Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy experts\n Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs\n Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability\n Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality\n Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation within a policy vertical, paired with the ability to integrate work across policy teams to maximize impact.\n   Fundraising & Partnerships\n Work closely with the FAS development team to secure funding from foundations, government grants, and individual donors\n Cultivate strategic partnerships with universities, nonprofits, research institutions, professional societies, and industry\n Develop collaborative relationships with aligned organizations in the science policy ecosystem, identifying opportunities for joint initiatives, co-funding, and shared resources\n   Products Leadership\n Build and oversee deployment of the scalable infrastructure for programming, training, community-building and processes for converting promising ideas into policy action.\n Work across FAS domains in partnership with FAS subject matter experts, fellows, contractors and expert reviewers and contributors.\n Translate proven FAS models into a movement at scale that activates new communities, secures new partnerships, and builds a deeper ethos of policy entrepreneurship in S&T policymaking, while scaling a sustainable operating model.\n Ensure Day One Project deliverables are timely, high-quality, and strategically positioned for maximum impact.\n Coordinate dissemination strategies to place recommendations before policymakers, the scientific community, and the public.\n Pursue opportunities to integrate our policy entrepreneurship engine with our talent and fellowships platform to drive greater impact.\n   Fellowships Leadership\n Oversee and expand the FAS Talent Hub's work to put policy entrepreneurship into practice, by connecting technical experts with high-impact government positions across federal and state governments, and ensure their success, as well as connecting experts at all levels with roles in civil society.\n Develop recruitment strategies to build a robust pipeline of science and technology talent equipped for public service and civil society and inculcate them in the policy entrepreneurship ethos.\n Build and develop pipelines of exceptional talent, placing them into public service roles or within FAS to advance high-impact opportunities.\n Cultivate relationships with new partners at state and federal agencies and congressional committees seeking technical expertise, and help them curate high-impact opportunities for fellows to drive impact.\n Track and evaluate the impact of talent placements on government capacity and policy outcomes.\n Pursue opportunities to integrate more deeply our Talent Hub’s work with FAS’ engine for policy entrepreneurship to drive greater impact.\n   Team Management & Operations\n Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy analysts\n Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs\n Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability\n Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality\n Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation and excellence\n   What proficiency (or higher) do you need to demonstrate in order to be a strong candidate?\n 10+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and complex programs.\n Proven success in fundraising and donor relations.\n Experience launching or scaling innovative programs across sectors.\n Demonstrated experience in science and technology policy, with knowledge of how technical expertise informs government decision-making.\n Proven track record of program development and management, including setting strategy, building teams, and delivering measurable outcomes.\n Strong network within government, policy, and scientific communities, with the ability to open doors and build influential relationships.\n Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for policy audiences.\n Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail.\n Experience managing budgets and financial resources for programs or organizations.\n Commitment to FAS's nonpartisan mission and ability to work effectively across political administrations.\n   To Sum It Up…\n The elevator pitch.\n  FAS seeks an exceptional Director to lead the consolidation and strategic growth of two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship.  This leader will architect the operating model, manage a high-performing team, build partnerships, and ensure the combined platform delivers policy impact at scale.\n  The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader who knows policy entrepreneurship, can build excellent, sustainable programs that scale, establish influential partnerships, and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, academia, and the private sector. You will have proven experience in the following areas:\n  Visionary Leadership: Ability to see possibilities, set ambitious goals, and inspire others toward a shared mission\n Relationship Building: Natural connector who builds trust and maintains diverse networks across sectors with an ability to fundraise and drive vision broadly\n Political Savvy: Understanding of government dynamics, processes, and how to navigate complex political environments\n Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, willing to take calculated risks, and focused on results\n Collaborative Approach: Seeks input, builds consensus, and empowers team members\n Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities\n Integrity: Demonstrates ethical leadership and maintains nonpartisan credibility\n   Work Environment\n 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.\n  Salary\n $160,000-$190,000\n  Hiring Statement\n Don’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.\n  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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      "datePosted": "2026-03-09",
      "description": "<h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#255979;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Director, Fellowships and Products</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Full-time Federation of American Scientists staff</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Washington, DC </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Why FAS?  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:9pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Does FAS sound like an organization that you would be energized to join?  Is it aligned to your values?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">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.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">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.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Today, we are a group of entrepreneurial, intrepid change agents, 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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Core Purpose of the Role</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:2.1;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:-12px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#0d0d0d;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The Director of Fellowships and Products will lead the </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#0d0d0d;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">integration and consolidation</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#0d0d0d;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"> of FAS’s two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship. This is a senior leadership role responsible for designing, operating, and growing a combined engine that simultaneously generates policy ideas and cultivates technical experts for impactful government and civil society roles.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Skills and Expertise: Must Haves</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">What leadership skills do you need to possess to be a strong candidate?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strategic Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Provide vision and strategic direction for our signature initiatives that seek to power a policy entrepreneurship revolution - our policy entrepreneurship programming and talent fellowships platform, ensuring alignment with FAS's overall mission and organizational priorities</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Develop and execute multi-year strategies to expand the reach, impact, and sustainability of both initiatives through the creation of replicable, scalable products</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Serve as a senior member of the FAS leadership team, contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Represent FAS in external forums, conferences, and meetings with senior government officials, foundation leaders, and other key stakeholders</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Program Management & Operations </span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Set program vision and strategy and oversee its execution. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Design and maintain strong operational workflows that support the integration of Day One and the Talent Hub, ensuring consistent, reliable program delivery at scale. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy experts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation within a policy vertical, paired with the ability to integrate work across policy teams to maximize impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fundraising & Partnerships</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Work closely with the FAS development team to secure funding from foundations, government grants, and individual donors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Cultivate strategic partnerships with universities, nonprofits, research institutions, professional societies, and industry</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Develop collaborative relationships with aligned organizations in the science policy ecosystem, identifying opportunities for joint initiatives, co-funding, and shared resources</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Products Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build and oversee deployment of the scalable infrastructure for programming, training, community-building and processes for converting promising ideas into policy action. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Work across FAS domains in partnership with FAS subject matter experts, fellows, contractors and expert reviewers and contributors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Translate proven FAS models into a movement at scale that activates new communities, secures new partnerships, and builds a deeper ethos of policy entrepreneurship in S&T policymaking, while scaling a sustainable operating model.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Ensure Day One Project deliverables are timely, high-quality, and strategically positioned for maximum impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Coordinate dissemination strategies to place recommendations before policymakers, the scientific community, and the public.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Pursue opportunities to integrate our policy entrepreneurship engine with our talent and fellowships platform to drive greater impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fellowships Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Oversee and expand the FAS Talent Hub's work to put policy entrepreneurship into practice, by connecting technical experts with high-impact government positions across federal and state governments, and ensure their success, as well as connecting experts at all levels with roles in civil society.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Develop recruitment strategies to build a robust pipeline of science and technology talent equipped for public service and civil society and inculcate them in the policy entrepreneurship ethos.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build and develop pipelines of exceptional talent, placing them into public service roles or within FAS to advance high-impact opportunities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Cultivate relationships with new partners at state and federal agencies and congressional committees seeking technical expertise, and help them curate high-impact opportunities for fellows to drive impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Track and evaluate the impact of talent placements on government capacity and policy outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Pursue opportunities to integrate more deeply our Talent Hub’s work with FAS’ engine for policy entrepreneurship to drive greater impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Team Management & Operations</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of program managers and policy analysts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for both programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial sustainability</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Implement systems and processes to enable scalable growth while maintaining program quality</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation and excellence</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">What proficiency (or higher) do you need to demonstrate in order to be a strong candidate?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">10+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and complex programs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Proven success in fundraising and donor relations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience launching or scaling innovative programs across sectors. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrated experience in science and technology policy, with knowledge of how technical expertise informs government decision-making.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Proven track record of program development and management, including setting strategy, building teams, and delivering measurable outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strong network within government, policy, and scientific communities, with the ability to open doors and build influential relationships.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for policy audiences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience managing budgets and financial resources for programs or organizations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Commitment to FAS's nonpartisan mission and ability to work effectively across political administrations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">To Sum It Up…</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:italic;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The elevator pitch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11.5pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">FAS seeks an exceptional Director to lead the consolidation and strategic growth of two flagship initiatives—the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub—into a unified, scalable platform for policy entrepreneurship.  This leader will architect the operating model, manage a high-performing team, build partnerships, and ensure the combined platform delivers policy impact at scale.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader who knows policy entrepreneurship, can build excellent, sustainable programs that scale, establish influential partnerships, and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, academia, and the private sector. You will have proven experience in the following areas: </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Visionary Leadership: Ability to see possibilities, set ambitious goals, and inspire others toward a shared mission</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Relationship Building: Natural connector who builds trust and maintains diverse networks across sectors with an ability to fundraise and drive vision broadly </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Political Savvy: Understanding of government dynamics, processes, and how to navigate complex political environments</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, willing to take calculated risks, and focused on results</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Collaborative Approach: Seeks input, builds consensus, and empowers team members</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Integrity: Demonstrates ethical leadership and maintains nonpartisan credibility</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h2 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Work Environment </span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">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.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Salary</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">$160,000-$190,000</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Hiring Statement</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Don’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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Avenir, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style=\"line-height:1.38;\"></h3>",
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