Career Center

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:
Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is one of the nation's leading interdisciplinary, university-based research and training centers addressing critical international security issues. CISAC draws on scholars from a range of disciplines, integrating political, regional, and scientific expertise in international affairs, and applying this expertise to policy-relevant solutions.

Our VPDoR Diversity Journey:

• We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
• We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
• We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
• We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation is a new program with the goal of coordinating resources at Stanford and peer universities and across both Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem and the U.S. government's national security enterprise to execute three lines of effort: 1) national security innovation education; 2) training the next generation of national security innovators; and 3) policy outreach.

We are looking for a Program Manager who is excited to be part of a new team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and help build and shape this novel program. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Program Manger will function as a thought partner and implementation partner for the Assistant Director and Center Director as they:

• Set the Center's research and policy impact agendas and help drive content creation and publication in the digital domain. In particular, the program manager will be instrumental in launching and publishing a quarterly journal that GKC intends to create.
• Source national security problems from across the U.S. government.
• Help Oversee student teams from both GKC classes and from the GKC training program and help the teams implement the lean methodology (Hacking 4 Defense) methodology across their individual projects.
• Oversee student RAs who support research to inform the Center's lines of effort.
• Conduct individual research and publish on a set cadence.
• Interface with public and private figures in the Center's regular Track 1.5 events.

Ideal candidate will have strong familiarity and demonstrated interest at the intersection of national security and technology.

This recruitment is for a two (2) year fixed-term, benefits-eligible position that begins on the start date and may be renewable in the future based on programmatic need and funding availability. For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter. All final candidates must successfully complete a background check.

CORE DUTIES:

• Oversee and administer research activities by evaluating academic programs, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and coordinating and implementing changes.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends to determine program effectiveness; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Create and/or advise in the development of curriculum. Make recommendations for course improvements.
• Write and edit content for proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities under the general direction of PI. Assist with the development of research grants, (i.e., may suggest new funding opportunities, write portions of grants, and/or summarize data for grant support).
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school and develop communications for internal and external constituencies. Organize and/or participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences. Lead workshops and facilitate meetings.
• Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances of the program. Make recommendations on funding based on program spend.
• May oversee and train student workers.