Assistant Director of the Biosecurity and Pandemic Policy Center

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.* Master’s degree with an emphasis in public policy, foreign policy, international affairs or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Six years of related experience in public policy, policy research, communications, and/or relevant government, higher education, or other non-governmental organizations.* Master’s degree or higher degree and/or equivalent experience in academia, policy think tanks, congressional fellowships, and other related areas.* Extensive professional experience on topics related to biosecurity, cybersecurity, foreign affairs, pandemic preparedness and response, health security, or other related topics.* Experience with U.S. federal policy processes, including biodefense, health security, and pandemic preparedness programs, and other relevant executive orders.* Demonstrated experience in identifying, writing grants, and securing funding to support biosecurity, pandemic preparedness, or related public policy and research initiatives.* Experience conducting and supporting policy research, including drafting research papers, policy briefs, and summaries of conclusions.* Experience working with the executive branch and interagency cooperation relating to pandemic preparedness and response at strategic and policy levels.* Ability to identify priority gaps and engage stakeholders to develop new policy options and recommendations.* Experience coordinating and communicating with the private sector, non-governmental organizations, scientific stakeholders, and manufacturers, including on medical countermeasures, critical medicines, supply chains, the Strategic National Stockpile, and bio-risk management.* Experience managing professional communications platforms, including social media, to support policy dissemination and outreach.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * In-depth knowledge of policy processes in the United States, especially regarding biodefense, health security, and pandemic preparedness programs and policy at the federal level.* Knowledge about coordinating with the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and scientists on biodefense medical countermeasures, supply chains, the strategic national stockpile, and bio-risk management policies.* Demonstrated experience in grant writing, including identifying funding opportunities and drafting competitive proposals for government agencies, foundations, and/or philanthropic organizations.* Editorial writing experience, including drafting, editing, and preparing policy reports, while papers, briefs, op-eds, and other written products for publication.* Experience editing and coordinating multi-author policy documents and reports for clarity, accuracy, and consistency of voice.* Ability to initiate, lead, and manage policy research analysis and projects, including commissioned policy reports.* Ability to identify national policy gaps and develop research agendas to advance preparedness and biodefense.* Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and translate complex data and research findings into clear, actionable policy recommendations.* Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality written and visual products for a wide range of audiences, including policy reports, briefings, presentations, media engagements, and social media.* Experience disseminating and publicizing policy research products to maximize impact* Ability to turn research findings into actionable policy recommendations.* Ability to initiate and manage stakeholder engagement across government, academia, and the private sector.* Excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills.* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to lead or supervise others to achieve shared goals. has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.

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