Senior Advisor, Science Policy — Independent Consultant

Job overview

The Senior Advisor, Science Policy role is remote, with flexible hours and part-time work; some travel to FAS offices in Washington, DC, is expected, and in-person presence there can be accommodated for a local candidate. Compensation is up to $100,000 total for an approximately eight-month engagement, depending on experience and final scope. The Federation of American Scientists works to advance science and technology for the benefit of humanity. The independent consultant will develop research and policy deliverables focused on National Science Foundation governance and broader federal science policy reform. The work includes expert and public engagement, policy proposal development, and analysis intended to inform science-agency governance and reform.

What you'll do

• Conduct secondary research, expert interviews, and an expert survey
• design and launch an open call for NSF governance proposals
• recruit experts
• facilitate an expert convening
• guide and publish at least five policy proposals
• develop additional science-agency governance proposals
• synthesize funding trends, policy shifts, legislation, and regulatory developments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior advisor

science policy

independent consultant

remote

washington dc

fas

nsf governance

federal science policy

policy research

stakeholder engagement

expert convening

up to $100,000 total

eight-month engagement

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Approved business travel costs covered
• no FAS employee benefits for this independent contractor engagement.

Why this role

Approximately eight-month independent contractor engagement; flexible hours and part-time scope. Some travel to FAS offices in Washington, DC, is expected, with approved business travel costs covered. Not eligible for FAS employee benefits.

About the employer

FAS is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.