Director, Fellowships and Products

Director, Fellowships and Products

Full-time Federation of American Scientists staff

Washington, DC

Why FAS?

Does FAS sound like an organization that you would be energized to join? Is it aligned to your values?

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community.

FAS has a rich history : after the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a group of atomic researchers – deeply concerned about the use of science for malice – created an organization committed to using science and technology to benefit humanity.

The group they created – the Federation of Atomic Scientists – soon became the Federation of American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one voice for the betterment of the world.

Today, we are a group of entrepreneurial, intrepid changemakers, forging a better future for all through the nexus of science, technology and talent. We value equity, inclusion, and transparency. As a collective, we are building an organization focused on being impact-driven, customer-focused, and growth-oriented as a force for good in the world.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide vision and strategic direction for our signature initiatives that seek to power a policy entrepreneurship revolution - our policy entrepreneurship programming and talent fellowships platform, ensuring alignment with FAS's overall mission and organizational priorities
• Develop and execute multi-year strategies to expand the reach, impact, and sustainability of both initiatives through the creation of replicable, scalable products
• Serve as a senior member of the FAS leadership team, contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making
• Represent FAS in external forums, conferences, and meetings with senior government officials, foundation leaders, and other key stakeholders

Fundraising & Partnerships

Products Leadership

Fellowships Leadership

Team Management & Operations

What proficiency (or higher) do you need to demonstrate in order to be a strong candidate?

To Sum It Up…

The elevator pitch.

FAS seeks an exceptional Director to lead two flagship initiatives : the Day One Project and the FAS Talent Hub. This role represents a unique opportunity for a policy entrepreneur to build and scale a new integrated platform for our policy entrepreneurship and talent initiatives to deliver policy impact at scale.

The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader who knows policy entrepreneurship, can build excellent, sustainable programs that scale, establish influential partnerships, and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, academia, and the private sector. You will have proven experience in the following areas :

Work Environment

This position will be a hybrid role, meaning that both remote and in-person work can be accommodated, generally two to three days per week on-site, and two to three days per week remote.

Salary

$160,000-$190,000

Hiring Statement

Don’t check off every box? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and developing new voices. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the right candidate.

The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

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