Visiting Military Officer — Center on Military and Political Power

Job overview

The Visiting Military Officer role is available in person in Washington, DC, or in a partially remote hybrid arrangement. Compensation is not specified. The officer supports the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). The fellowship provides research experience related to U.S. defense policy and strategy, while contributing analysis and publications, participating in events and briefings, and supporting CMPP’s day-to-day research and work. Fellowship terms are generally six months or one year, with some short-term fellowships as brief as six weeks depending on circumstances.

What you'll do

• Conduct research on defense strategies, policies, and capabilities
• author or co-author analytical pieces for publication
• discuss research at FDD and outside events
• plan, execute, and attend meetings and briefings and professional development opportunities
• support CMPP’s day-to-day research and work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

visiting military officer

washington dc

foundation for defense of democracies

hybrid option

military fellowship

defense policy

defense strategy

research

analytical writing

national security

o-3 to o-6

graduate degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fellowship duration may be six months or one year; some officers may be eligible for a short-term fellowship of six weeks, depending on circumstances.

About the employer

Foundation for Defense of Democracies is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.