Fellow-Defense

About the Company

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit business association working to expand international trade and commerce for businesses and governments around the world. BCIU is trusted by 150 member major U.S. and international companies and maintains an unparalleled network of industry and government relationships in every corner of the world. For seventy years, BCIU has advanced commercial diplomacy and international security by addressing complex global challenges and delivering transformative engagements that align private sector best practices and innovation with U.S., allied and partner nation priorities.

About the Role

Working within the Global Engagements and Initiatives Unit, the Program Fellow - Defense and National Security will be based in Washington, D.C. and support the Senior Director for National Security. The Fellow will assist with research, concept development, contact outreach, program invitation, and event execution and follow-up for activities related to the four key pillars of the Defense and National Security portfolio:

• defense procurement and acquisition;
• innovation;
• technology release and export licensing;
• regional defense and security issues.

The fellow will have regular interaction with industry executives, U.S. Government officials, and allied and partner nation defense and security leaders. The fellow will support activities and customized individual services for members, prospect companies, and BCIU defense and national security partners. This is an entry level, contracted position. After the one-year fellowship, the hired fellow may be considered for a full-time role with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conscientious attention to detail and implementation deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task while documenting progress.
• Strong writing skills (memos, letters, proposals, grants, etc.) and skilled in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to synthesize information and distill complex ideas into an easily relatable description.
• Creative thinker who can produce independent ideas for team consideration.
• Market and web/database research capabilities.
• Interest in defense and national security topics and the defense industrial base.

Qualifications

Education details not specified.

Required Skills

• Conscientious attention to detail and implementation deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task while documenting progress.
• Strong writing skills (memos, letters, proposals, grants, etc.) and skilled in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to synthesize information and distill complex ideas into an easily relatable description.
• Creative thinker who can produce independent ideas for team consideration.
• Market and web/database research capabilities.
• Interest in defense and national security topics and the defense industrial base.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through LinkedIn. Please include a current résumé. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BCIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit business association working to expand international trade and commerce for businesses and governments around the world. BCIU is trusted by 150 member major U.S. and international companies and maintains an unparalleled network of industry and government relationships in every corner of the world. For seventy years, BCIU has advanced commercial diplomacy and international security by addressing complex global challenges and delivering transformative engagements that align private sector best practices and innovation with U.S., allied and partner nation priorities.

About the Role

Working within the Global Engagements and Initiatives Unit, the Program Fellow - Defense and National Security will be based in Washington, D.C. and support the Senior Director for National Security. The Fellow will assist with research, concept development, contact outreach, program invitation, and event execution and follow-up for activities related to the four key pillars of the Defense and National Security portfolio:

• defense procurement and acquisition;
• innovation;
• technology release and export licensing;
• regional defense and security issues.

The fellow will have regular interaction with industry executives, U.S. Government officials, and allied and partner nation defense and security leaders. The fellow will support activities and customized individual services for members, prospect companies, and BCIU defense and national security partners. This is an entry level, contracted position. After the one-year fellowship, the hired fellow may be considered for a full-time role with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conscientious attention to detail and implementation deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task while documenting progress.
• Strong writing skills (memos, letters, proposals, grants, etc.) and skilled in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to synthesize information and distill complex ideas into an easily relatable description.
• Creative thinker who can produce independent ideas for team consideration.
• Market and web/database research capabilities.
• Interest in defense and national security topics and the defense industrial base.

Qualifications

Education details not specified.

Required Skills

• Conscientious attention to detail and implementation deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task while documenting progress.
• Strong writing skills (memos, letters, proposals, grants, etc.) and skilled in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to synthesize information and distill complex ideas into an easily relatable description.
• Creative thinker who can produce independent ideas for team consideration.
• Market and web/database research capabilities.
• Interest in defense and national security topics and the defense industrial base.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through LinkedIn. Please include a current résumé. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BCIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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