Emerging Technologies Protection Program Advisor
Quick Summary
Develop and implement security assistance strategies and national security programming to prevent exploitation of emerging technologies, supply chains, and international research collaborations by U.
Skills:Government Security, International Relations (IR),
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
SecretJob Family:
Intelligence Operations and AnalysisRequirements
~1 min read- Demonstrated prior experience working on USG international security, sensitive technology protection, or other nonproliferation and national security programs, including the design, development, implementation, and facilitation of exercises and trainings.
- Possess strong writing skills, presentation skills, and experience in analysis, research, strategy development, interagency coordination, and implementing international programs in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Possess and demonstrate outstanding skills in diplomacy, communication, teamwork, stakeholder coordination, and project management.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, responding to tasks with short deadlines, and prioritizing a complex workload.
- International travel will be required, and foreign language skills are a plus.
- Must be able to receive and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- For the Senior Analyst Level: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience, Master’s degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and 1+ years’ relevant experience. An international affairs, national security, foreign policy, or technical background is preferred.
Job Description:
Job Description
GDIT partners with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) to advance the Administration’s top national security priorities, including countering China’s Military-Civil Fusion strategy to acquire emerging technologies for military advantage.
The Program Advisor will serve as an on-site contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR in developing, implementing, and coordinating national security programs on topics such as: research security, intellectual property protection for commercial and research environments, supply chain protection measures, cybersecurity practices, and preventing partnerships with untrusted vendors to secure science and technologies including AI, quantum information sciences, semiconductors, and space technologies.
The Program Advisor will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight of assigned activities in several priority areas countries and will work closely with various Department of State offices, relevant interagency groups, technical experts, and other key stakeholders, including foreign governments, to develop and execute program activities. The Program Advisor will provide technical support to relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State as needed.
This position is contingent on funding.
Required Skills: China Research, Emerging Technologies, National Security, Nonproliferation, Research Security
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develop and implement security assistance strategies and national security programming to prevent exploitation of emerging technologies, supply chains, and international research collaborations by U.S. adversaries for military, economic, and technological gains.
- →Provide project management oversight, assist and lead third-party implementers in achieving CTR objectives.
- →Review threat reduction project proposals and make recommendations for funding based on geographical and subject matter expertise.
- →Support CTR’s budget planning process, to include the preparation of documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreement documents; financial monitoring; financial reconciliation; and financial close out.
- →Conduct research and analysis to support tailored programs to advance national security priorities.
- →Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- →Represent CTR in technical and policy discussions and working groups.
- →Collaborate across the State Department and with partners in the U.S. interagency to align CTR national security programs with U.S. government (USG) nonproliferation priorities and related activities to ensure effective and efficient implementation.
- →Draft papers and brief high-level officials in the Department of State, interagency, foreign governments, and senior industry executives on CTR programmatic activities and related policy perspectives.
- →Represent CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.
- →Other activities as assigned by the ACN/CTR Office Director, Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chief.
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Location:
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
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