Visiting Military Officer

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

Washington, DC

Full-time•

Information Technology, Business Management / Project / Planning, Others

FDD seeks a full-time U.S. military officer to serve as a Visiting Military Officer in its Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). The officer must be able to commit to a 6-month or 1-year fellowship. Some officers can conduct short-term fellowships for as little as 6 weeks, depending on several variables. Fellowships can be in person in Washington, D.C. or a partially remote hybrid arrangement. It is the officer's responsibility to obtain permission from the respective service to conduct the fellowship.

Each officer's fellowship experience and research are curated to build on their experience and support their professional goals. Upon completion of the fellowship, participants are invited to join FDD's National Security Network (NSN), a nonpartisan mentorship and leadership development program for mid-career national security practitioners.

The successful applicant will have the rank of O-3 to O-6 and seek to gain research experience on issues related to U.S. defense policy and strategy.

Responsibilities

Conduct research related to the defense strategies, policies, and capabilities necessary to deter and defeat threats to the freedom, security, and prosperity of America and our allies and partners;
Author and co-author analytical pieces for publication in newspapers, journals, and online outlets;
Discuss research at events, both organized by FDD and in outside venues;
Plan, execute, and attend meetings and briefings, as well as networking and professional development opportunities; and
Support the day-to-day research and work of CMPP.

Qualifications

U.S. military officers between the rank of O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant (Navy)) – O-6 (Colonel/Captain (Navy));
A graduate degree in a relevant discipline;
Demonstrated excellent analytical, research, and writing skills; and
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply here.

About the company

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments.

FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.

Founded shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, FDD conducts actionable research, prepared by experts and scholars from a variety of backgrounds – including government, intelligence, military, private sector, academia, and journalism. It brings proficiency in foreign languages, law, finance, technology, and other skills to its work.

FDD regularly provides open-source research and analyses to policymakers and the media. Since its founding, FDD has shared its expertise with the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations and Congressional offices on a bipartisan basis.

In addition to its in-house experts, FDD proudly collaborates with and seeks counsel from a range of distinguished advisors. FDD houses three centers on American power, which include FDD’s Center on Military and Political Power, FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power, and FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation.