Detailee

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology seeks experienced current Federal employees for Detailee positions with the Commission’s policy and research team. Responsibilities may include research and policy development for legislative and executive action; engaging with stakeholders including other government agencies and non-government entities; drafting and editing memos, reports, and other written products; and collaborating with other Commission staff to execute on Commissioner-driven ideas and requests. Ideal candidates will have expertise relevant to biotechnology, biomanufacturing, or other emerging technologies; excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. 

Policy Fellow

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) seeks fall policy fellows available to work 20 to 40 hours per week. This is an early career fellowship for college graduates or graduate students with 1-5 years of work experience. The fellowship will provide an exciting opportunity to gain firsthand policy and research experience working at the intersection of national security and emerging biotechnology. Responsibilities may include: research; assisting with policy development; drafting and editing internal written products; and other duties as assigned. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated experience in science and technology policy, biology, or national security; excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.  

This is an unpaid position, but applicants are permitted to accept external funding from other sources. In-person work at our office in Arlington, VA is preferred, but we will consider remote candidates. 

When applying for this role, please list your hours of availability during the fall and your desired start and end dates. Please also indicate your interest in one or more of the following policy areas: 

• Infrastructure and biomanufacturing;  
• Medical and non-medical biotechnology product regulation;  
• U.S.-China competition (Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred); and/or  
• Science innovation ecosystem. 

Legislative Affairs Fellow

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) seeks full-time fall fellows to contribute to the Commission’s policy implementation. This is an early career fellowship for college graduates or graduate students with 1-5 years of work experience. This fellow will play a critical role in advancing the Commission’s congressional strategy, supporting high-level interactions with Congress, and strengthening the Commission’s impact on Capitol Hill. Responsibilities may include: monitoring relevant legislative developments in both House and Senate; monitoring Congressional hearings and public events; assisting staff in drafting and editing both internal and public written products to drive implementation of the Commission’s recommendations; assisting staff on outreach and preparation for external meetings; and other duties as assigned. Ideal applicants will have working knowledge of science and technology policy, biology, and/or national security; excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience working on Capitol Hill is preferred but not required. 

This is an unpaid position, but applicants are permitted to accept external funding from other sources. This fellowship is an in-person opportunity in Arlington, VA. 

When applying for this role please list your hours of availability during the fall and your desired start and end dates. 

Communications Fellow

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) seeks fall fellows available to work 20 to 40 hours per week to contribute to the Commission’s overall strategic objectives through support to the communications team. This is an early career fellowship for college graduates with 1-5 years of work experience. This fellow will play a critical role in advancing the Commission’s communications strategy through direct implementation of plans and strategies across multiple communications channels. Responsibilities may include: development of written content for social media and internal deliverables, maintenance of digital platforms, designing external facing materials, and other duties as assigned. Ideal applicants will have  previous experience  in content creation in science and technology, and/or national security fields, including for social and digital platforms; experience with design programs and web platforms, excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience working on Capitol Hill is preferred but not required. 

This is an unpaid position, but applicants are permitted to accept external funding from other sources. In-person work at our office in Arlington, VA is preferred, but we will consider remote candidates. 

When applying for this role please list your hours of availability during the fall and your desired start and end dates.