Director, Aerospace and Defense
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Interested candidates, please send your CV directly to Mr. Gaurav Verma at vermag1@usispf.org and do not apply directly via LinkedIn.
Responsibilities This role will manage a broad policy portfolio, starting with serving our defense and aerospace
members, and companies focused on critical and emerging technologies with a defense lens.
The successful candidate will have a strategic vision on enhancing U.S.-India defense relations across
government-to-government initiatives such as the U.S.-India COMPACT (Catalyzing
Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology), U.S.-India
TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology), and INDUS-X (India-
U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem). On a global front, the candidate must also be familiar
with initiatives like the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD).
The successful candidate will lead policy developments in the defense portfolio, with strong
connections with serving and past defense officials in the U.S. Department of War, related U.S.
federal agencies, and the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The director will be responsible
for the expansion of the aerospace and defense membership base.
The successful candidate is a self-starter and will be able to identify key issues, themes, and prepare
background briefs, engage key stakeholders, and lead the policy discussions, stakeholder
meetings, and initiatives.
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer of USISPF.
Qualifications
15 years of experience related to the defense sector. Prior consulting/advocacy work in the sector is a plus.
A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Strong networks in the private sector for the defense and aerospace companies.
A basic familiarity and understanding of India’s culture, political structure, government functioning, and business environment is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
Fluent written and spoken English is necessary.
Excellent skills in research, analysis, writing, speaking, and client relations, with a strong
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Responsibilities This role will manage a broad policy portfolio, starting with serving our defense and aerospace
members, and companies focused on critical and emerging technologies with a defense lens.
The successful candidate will have a strategic vision on enhancing U.S.-India defense relations across
government-to-government initiatives such as the U.S.-India COMPACT (Catalyzing
Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology), U.S.-India
TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology), and INDUS-X (India-
U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem). On a global front, the candidate must also be familiar
with initiatives like the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD).
The successful candidate will lead policy developments in the defense portfolio, with strong
connections with serving and past defense officials in the U.S. Department of War, related U.S.
federal agencies, and the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The director will be responsible
for the expansion of the aerospace and defense membership base.
The successful candidate is a self-starter and will be able to identify key issues, themes, and prepare
background briefs, engage key stakeholders, and lead the policy discussions, stakeholder
meetings, and initiatives.
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer of USISPF.
Qualifications
15 years of experience related to the defense sector. Prior consulting/advocacy work in the sector is a plus.
A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Strong networks in the private sector for the defense and aerospace companies.
A basic familiarity and understanding of India’s culture, political structure, government functioning, and business environment is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
Fluent written and spoken English is necessary.
Excellent skills in research, analysis, writing, speaking, and client relations, with a strong
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