Washington, DC30+ days ago
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:RESEARCH AND WRITING (60%)• Conduct literature reviews, and compile and analyze data for ongoing research projects;• Provide other research, writing, and editing support for various reports and documents;• Support written products through background research, copy-editing, and editing citations as necessary;• Collaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects on topics ranging from air dominance, cislunar activities, international space policy, space sustainability, space security, U.S. Space Force strategy and missions, and more;• Draft outreach and promotional content;• Discover, clean, organize, and analyze various data sources, such as Department of Defense or NASA budget data, space launch data, satellite telemetry data, finance and investment projections, or counterspace weapons data. KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:• Either currently enrolled in a PhD, master’s or bachelor’s program; or has recently graduated with a B.A., B.S., M.A., PhD or equivalent;• Interest or experience in aerospace, space science, defense, or national security;• Excellent record in an academic or research environment;• Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills;• Ability to work independently;• Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva is a plus;• Preference for applicants with technical expertise in coding, satellite modeling, and performance analysis of aerospace systems.•