Principal Policy Analyst (ELSI)

Strategic Analysis is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support existing DARPA research programs in designing and establishing program-focused ELSI components or activities. DARPA's Ethical Legal Societal Implications (ELSI) Team fosters research on ethical, legal, and societal implications for development of emerging technologies across all DARPA Technical Offices. Will work across diverse program topics, engaging with multiple technical offices to support research in a multitude of technical, policy, social science, and other areas to create and refine ELSI activities at DARPA. Apply familiarity with one or more DoD and DARPA policy domains (such as DoD policy governing Autonomous Weapons Systems; Biomanufacturing; Space manufacturing and development; AI / ML; Cyber operations; Modeling and Simulation). Duties may include researching and reviewing policy and ELSI materials related to programs, brainstorming on workshop agendas and workshop attendees, and operating as a liaison between DARPA Program Managers with similar ELSI components.

Responsibilities :

• Research : Design and conduct research to address ELSI issues
• Policy development : Create and update policies and guidelines for ELSI issues
• Communication : Educate stakeholders and the public about ELSI issues
• Collaboration : Work with researchers, communities, and other stakeholders to consider ELSI issues
• Compliance : Ensure that research complies with ethical and legal standards
• Risk mitigation : Identify and address potential risks associated with research
• Training : Provide training and guidance to staff and other stakeholders
• Advocacy : Represent ELSI issues to the public and other stakeholders

Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

governance for tech-driven organizations, including collaborating with government and industry partners.

Security Clearance :