Associate Director, Meselson Center

3 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States RAND Full time
Job Description

RAND is seeking an experienced Associate Director to assist the Meselson Center Director in managing all aspects of the center, including leading the execution of the Center's research strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Center Director to manage all aspects of the program, with a primary focus on research project development, quality assurance, and publications.
  • Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Center's policy R&D agenda, ensuring it remains at the forefront of biosecurity and AI security policy research.
  • Initiate, coordinate, and provide oversight for innovative and rigorous analysis projects at the center.
  • Advise on and drive workforce planning, including project leadership, project staffing, and tracking the integration of new hires.
  • Review all analytic outputs from the Center, maintaining an integrated perspective on the Center's policy research agenda and its evolution.
  • Work with the GER Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the quality, objectivity, and analytic rigor of the Center's work.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the policy, technology, and security communities to ensure the Center's research is both influential and informed by real-world needs.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated success in leading complex research projects and teams, with a record of impactful publications and analyses.
  • Evidence of intellectual leadership related to policy research development, particularly biosecurity policy, technology competition, and/or technology risks.
  • Deep understanding of quality assurance processes and experience in managing research accuracy and integrity.
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and craft coherent, strategic research agendas.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment.
  • Experience with and interest in mentoring and developing early career research staff.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
  • M.A. or PhD in Policy Analysis, National Security, Biology, Public Health, Public Policy, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Operations Research, Information Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in policy research, analysis, development, or implementation, with a preferred emphasis on biosecurity, AI, technology and security issues or PhD with 5 years of experience.
  • Eligibility for a Top-Secret clearance preferred.
Location

This position is open to a hybrid work arrangement, working from home and the office. RAND has work and meeting space in San Francisco, CA and official offices in Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA.



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