Technical fellow job description

The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.

The Fellow will support the organizations’ work on media, telecommunications, and technology public education and policy development, focusing on issues at the intersection of media/telecommunications/technology and civil rights issues, such as the opportunities and risks posed by the first “high-tech” census, the use of technology in policing, and the role that access to advanced communications services like broadband can play in providing educational and economic opportunity. The goal of this work is to expand the capacity of the civil and human rights community in the area of media/telecommunications/technology advocacy and education and to ensure that civil rights issues are front and center in the policy debates over how our nation considers advanced communications.

Re sponsibilities

• The successful fellowship candidate will engage with a broad portfolio of media/telecommunications/technology policy advocacy activities including but not limited to:

• Generating research on key media, telecommunications, and technology policy issues;

• Tracking federal and state legislation and federal regulations that affect the civil rights community and providing senior staff with recommendations for action;

• Helping manage the organizations’ relationships with an active coalition of civil rights and progressive organizations;

• Researching and drafting testimony (both written and oral) enabling the organization to contribute to hearings and regulatory proceedings; and

• Participating in a busy schedule of coalition meetings, roundtable discussions, and product and policy briefings.

Qu a l i fi cations

• At least two years of advocacy and/or research experience with demonstrated interest in fields of civil rights, telecommunications, and/or technology.

• Outstanding ability to write clearly and effectively for multiple audiences, including

Congress, federal regulatory agencies, the media, and community leaders.

Experience in public interest advocacy, a Congressional office, or regulatory agency is a significant plus.

• B.A. or B.S. required.

• Ideal candidates should have strong writing skills, an attention to detail, strong project management skills, a desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people, the ability to work collaboratively, the ability to multitask, and share our strong commitment to civil and human rights and social justice issues. An ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.

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Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

Foreign Policy at Brookings

Foreign Policy at Brookings is a leading center of policy-relevant scholarship exploring the rapidly re-ordering geopolitics of the major powers, and the disordering relations among states and transnational actors. In line with Brookings's core values of quality, independence, and impact, our scholars provide concrete policy recommendations for how U.S. strategy, the international security architecture, and leading states should adapt to changing threats and opportunities.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college-goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Position Location: Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.

Vaccine Policy: Brookings requires all staff and visitors to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to be in Brookings buildings.

Individuals that (i) have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being vaccinated based on a sincerely held religious belief, may request a reasonable accommodation. Brookings policies on masks and other pandemic mitigation measures will continue to be informed by DC and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

Ready to contribute to Brookings success?

The Foreign Policy program is accepting applications for a Fellow or Senior Fellow to join the Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology. The primary responsibilities of this Fellow/Senior Fellow will be to conduct original research, analysis, and publishing and to participate in Foreign Policy activities on U.S. defense policy, national security, arms control, and military strategy issues broadly defined. The specific research agenda will depend on the expert's interests and expertise.

Based on that expertise, the Fellow/Senior Fellow will be expected to produce a substantial body of peer-reviewed policy research and publications, with an emphasis on books and articles, that contributes to setting the defense policy agenda and informing the public policy debate. The individual will also produce op-eds, blog posts, and other short publications, will interact with the national and international media through interviews and other engagements, and as appropriate will participate in and organize public and private events, conferences, workshops, and other activities.

Collaboration on research, publication, and other activities with Brookings experts in regional security, technology, and budget and fiscal policy is encouraged. The Fellow/Senior Fellow will also engage with current and prospective supporters of Brookings and the Foreign Policy program.

Qualifications

Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:

The expertise and research interests of the Fellow/Senior Fellow in the Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology should include a broad range of issues in defense policy, national security, and military strategy. They should include, but not be limited to, more than one of the following: the role of the U.S. military in strategic competition; the defense budget and Department of Defense operations; defense innovation and modernization; the potential applications of military and dual-use technology in national security policy and operations; arms control, strategic stability, and nuclear non-proliferation; and veterans and military family issues.

The position will be filled at either the Fellow or Senior Fellow level, as determined by the expertise and accomplishments of the candidate and the needs of the Foreign Policy program. A bachelor's degree is required; a PhD in either international relations, government, history, regional studies, a related discipline, or hard sciences is strongly preferred. A minimum five years of professional, policy, or academic work experience in a relevant field is required.

Candidates must articulate a clear and compelling research agenda and must have a proven ability to conduct in-depth, high quality policy research and translate research findings into insightful, innovative, and practical policy recommendations. The Fellow/Senior Fellow also must be able to design and undertake issue-focused engagement and outreach strategies with high-profile audiences, in collaboration with communications staff across the organization. A proven ability to build and develop financial support for the work is preferred.

Candidates at the Senior Fellow level normally will have at least two of: a PhD or other terminal degree; significant professional experience making or implementing defense policy, military strategy or operations, or foreign policy and conducting policy analysis; and a record of publication in peer-reviewed academic or policy journals, or at least one sole-authored book. A Senior Fellow candidate will be capable of providing breakthrough thinking in relevant policy areas and of influencing the intellectual discourse, and will be recognized as an authority within a particular area of defense and security scholarship or policymaking.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills, along with professional fluency in English, are required of all candidates. Professional experience in or directly with the U.S. government, specifically the Department of Defense, are strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be motivated yet flexible, diplomatic, creative, trustworthy, a good team player who seeks to participate in FP's community of scholars and staff, and able to thrive in a fast-paced yet collegial environment.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.

Applicants must apply via the Brookings website, submitting a full curriculum vitae (CV) complete with a list of publications, and a cover letter describing research interests and priorities. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as aseparateattachment.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Posted Date11 months ago(11/19/2021 9:24 AM)

Program Foreign Policy

Job Function Research


Salary Commensurate with experience

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

Our Operational vision is to be a competitive differentiator executing on a standard that is culturally pervasive and institutionalized at all levels, delivering efficiency and unbeatable results every day for our employees, customers and shareholders.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Fellow in Organic Matrix Composites. Organic Matrix Composites (OMC) is an area of growing interest for jet engine product design. Our OMC Technical Fellow will be the voice of manufacturing to ensure manufacturing process capability and control are key considerations to product design requirements. Candidates require expertise in past, present and future composite material processing methods in order to extract maximum value from associated processes, tools and equipment.

This role is key to Pratt & Whitney's operational transformation, directly impacting safety, performance, quality, delivery and cost. It will have direct linkage to pervasive lean, process control, automation, new technologies, and Industry 4.0.

This position is a Hybrid role based at our facility in East Hartford, CT and will require travel to other Pratt & Whitney locations as needed. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will have a blended work environment between onsite and offsite (once site presence is expanded).

Key Responsibilities:

+ Leader of Pratt & Whitney's Composite Manufacturing Process Council leading discipline experts from across Pratt & Whitney's worldwide manufacturing sites.

+ Lead resolution of systemic quality, development and production issues related to composite fabrication across internal and supply chain sites.

+ Owner of technology & strategic plans to advance factory capability and incorporate key Operational Excellence initiatives including Design for Manufacturability, Engineered Processes, Process Control, Integrated Quality Validation, Lean, Automation and Industry 4.0.

+ Integrator with Pratt & Whitney's product development and validation organizations to align design requirements with manufacturing capability

+ Owner of process level PFMEA's and linkage to product level PFMEA's driving best practice implementation

+ Owner of composite proficiency, discipline curriculum, teaching and people development

+ Drives integration of Model Based Definition, Manufacturing & Inspection elements and process modelling of OMC features to support PW's Model Based Digital Thread initiative

+ Key change agent to review and approve product and process reviews, manufacturing and technology readiness, manufacturing procedures, standard work, data management for Industry 4.0 mapping and model-based definition best practices

+ Contributor to Raytheon Technologies Aerospace technology, industry forums and university collaborations to remain current & influence future technical direction

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Manufacturing, Materials Processing or related discipline and 15+ years of experience in composite materials and processing, supporting both development and production environments

+ US Citizenship required due to government requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's or Doctoral Degree in Manufacturing or related discipline preferred

+ Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Certification preferred

Recognized in the industry for Technical Expertise in the following subjects:

+ Composite material processing

+ Technology & manufacturing development processes

+ Testing & inspection technologies

+ Automation, robotics & industrialization

+ Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization; ability to create positive relations and craft clear communication

+ Candidate should be self-starter and able to work with minimal direction

+ Excellent judgment and professional maturity

+ Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor within various levels of the organization new ideas, concepts and methods

+ Prior leadership experience of teams responsible for lean application, development and industrialization of composite structures

+ Demonstrated ability to leverage Manufacturing Execution Systems, ERP, PLM architecture to achieve composite discipline goals

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.