{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"131470cc717b5ba523aa0bdd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/131470cc717b5ba523aa0bdd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/131470cc717b5ba523aa0bdd","title":"Emerging Technologies Protection Program Advisor","description":"Clearance Level\nNone\nCategory\nIntelligence Operations and Analysis\nLocation\nWashington, District of Columbia\n(Onsite Workplace)\nKey Skills For Success\nGovernment Security\nInternational Relations (IR)\nNational Security\nREQ#: RQ225529\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\nOwn your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.\nJob Description\nGDIT is seeking a Program Advisor to oversee national security trainings abroad to protect emerging technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and space tech, from being exploited by U.S. adversaries for military, economic, and technological advantage.\nGDIT partners with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) to advance the Administration’s top national security priorities, including countering China’s Military-Civil Fusion strategy to acquire emerging technologies for military advantage.\nThe Program Advisor will serve as an on-site contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR in developing, implementing, and coordinating national security programs on topics such as: research security, intellectual property protection for commercial and research environments, supply chain protection measures, cybersecurity practices, and preventing partnerships with untrusted vendors to secure science and technologies including AI, quantum information sciences, semiconductors, and space technologies.\nThe Program Advisor will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight of assigned activities in several priority areas countries and will work closely with various Department of State offices, relevant interagency groups, technical experts, and other key stakeholders, including foreign governments, to develop and execute program activities. The Program Advisor will provide technical support to relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State as needed.\nThis position is contingent on funding.\nRequired Skills: China Research, Emerging Technologies, National Security, Nonproliferation, Research Security\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop and implement security assistance strategies and national security programming to prevent exploitation of emerging technologies, supply chains, and international research collaborations by U.S. adversaries for military, economic, and technological gains.\nProvide project management oversight, assist and lead third-party implementers in achieving CTR objectives.\nReview threat reduction project proposals and make recommendations for funding based on geographical and subject matter expertise.\nSupport CTR’s budget planning process, to include the preparation of documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreement documents; financial monitoring; financial reconciliation; and financial close out.\nConduct research and analysis to support tailored programs to advance national security priorities.\nDevelop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.\nRepresent CTR in technical and policy discussions and working groups.\nCollaborate across the State Department and with partners in the U.S. interagency to align CTR national security programs with U.S. government (USG) nonproliferation priorities and related activities to ensure effective and efficient implementation.\nDraft papers and brief high-level officials in the Department of State, interagency, foreign governments, and senior industry executives on CTR programmatic activities and related policy perspectives.\nRepresent CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.\nOther activities as assigned by the ACN/CTR Office Director, Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chief.\nQualifications:\nDemonstrated prior experience working on USG international security, sensitive technology protection, or other nonproliferation and national security programs, including the design, development, implementation, and facilitation of exercises and trainings.\nPossess strong writing skills, presentation skills, and experience in analysis, research, strategy development, interagency coordination, and implementing international programs in a culturally sensitive manner.\nPossess and demonstrate outstanding skills in diplomacy, communication, teamwork, stakeholder coordination, and project management.\nDemonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, responding to tasks with short deadlines, and prioritizing a complex workload.\nInternational travel will be required, and foreign language skills are a plus.\nMust be able to receive and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.\nFor the Senior Analyst Level: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience, Master’s degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and 1+ years’ relevant experience. An international affairs, national security, foreign policy, or technical background is preferred.\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:\n401K with company match\nComprehensive health and wellness packages\nInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career\nProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications\nCutting-edge technology you can learn from\nRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays\nGDIT CAREERS\nOpportunity Owned\nDiscover more at www.gdit.com/careers\nGeneral Dynamics Information Technology 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, or any other protected class.\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n3 + years of related experience\nmay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\nCertification\nNone - None - None\nTravel Required\n10-25%\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship Required\nSalary and Benefit Information\nThe likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\nOur Identity Verification Process\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\nAbout Our Work\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.\nJoin our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans","company":"General Dynamics Information Technology","rawCompany":"generaldynamicsinformationtechnology","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T15:43:26.609Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"33-3021.06","title":"Intelligence Analysts","slug":"intelligence-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"928120","title":"International Affairs","slug":"international-affairs"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Emerging Technologies Protection Program Advisor","description":"Clearance Level\nNone\nCategory\nIntelligence Operations and Analysis\nLocation\nWashington, District of Columbia\n(Onsite Workplace)\nKey Skills For Success\nGovernment Security\nInternational Relations (IR)\nNational Security\nREQ#: RQ225529\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\nOwn your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. 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The Program Advisor will provide technical support to relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State as needed.\nThis position is contingent on funding.\nRequired Skills: China Research, Emerging Technologies, National Security, Nonproliferation, Research Security\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop and implement security assistance strategies and national security programming to prevent exploitation of emerging technologies, supply chains, and international research collaborations by U.S. adversaries for military, economic, and technological gains.\nProvide project management oversight, assist and lead third-party implementers in achieving CTR objectives.\nReview threat reduction project proposals and make recommendations for funding based on geographical and subject matter expertise.\nSupport CTR’s budget planning process, to include the preparation of documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreement documents; financial monitoring; financial reconciliation; and financial close out.\nConduct research and analysis to support tailored programs to advance national security priorities.\nDevelop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.\nRepresent CTR in technical and policy discussions and working groups.\nCollaborate across the State Department and with partners in the U.S. interagency to align CTR national security programs with U.S. government (USG) nonproliferation priorities and related activities to ensure effective and efficient implementation.\nDraft papers and brief high-level officials in the Department of State, interagency, foreign governments, and senior industry executives on CTR programmatic activities and related policy perspectives.\nRepresent CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.\nOther activities as assigned by the ACN/CTR Office Director, Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chief.\nQualifications:\nDemonstrated prior experience working on USG international security, sensitive technology protection, or other nonproliferation and national security programs, including the design, development, implementation, and facilitation of exercises and trainings.\nPossess strong writing skills, presentation skills, and experience in analysis, research, strategy development, interagency coordination, and implementing international programs in a culturally sensitive manner.\nPossess and demonstrate outstanding skills in diplomacy, communication, teamwork, stakeholder coordination, and project management.\nDemonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, responding to tasks with short deadlines, and prioritizing a complex workload.\nInternational travel will be required, and foreign language skills are a plus.\nMust be able to receive and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.\nFor the Senior Analyst Level: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience, Master’s degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and 1+ years’ relevant experience. 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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, or any other protected class.\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n3 + years of related experience\nmay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\nCertification\nNone - None - None\nTravel Required\n10-25%\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship Required\nSalary and Benefit Information\nThe likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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