DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY & FUTURE WARFARE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MUST possess at least an earned PhD in international relations/affairs, political science, national security affairs, or in computer science or engineering with a national security focus. A minimum of 10 years of experience working at management roles in civilian or military components of the U.S. Government, non-governmental organizations, or other entities in areas related to disruptive technologies and defense missions, and/or future warfare particularly at the national security policy and military strategy level. In-depth experience conducting scholarly research and producing publications, or as a practitioner who has participated in or led research activities, delivered significant speeches or policy papers, or is a recognized thought leader on disruptive technology (artificial intelligence, autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons systems, robotics, quantum computing, bio-tech, etc.) and/or future warfare as they relate to defense and national security strategy and policy, and possesses demonstrated familiarity with relevant literature in this area. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive experience in interacting with high-level government officials, senior officers, and private-sector professionals. Experience in building collaborative relationships across agencies and organizations. Experience in developing new insights into unstructured and complex situations and applying creative thinking and innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Skill in developing and teaching graduate-level courses dealing with disruptive technology and defense and national security strategy and policy. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.