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Principal Policy Analyst (ELSI)

Strategic Analysis
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

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 :

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, preferably in an R&D or S&T environment
  • Experience working on R&D or S&T portfolios
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience organizing workshops, working groups, or advisory panels
  • Demonstrated creativity, foresight, professionalism, and mature judgement in anticipating and solving financial, business, administrative, or program management problems
  • Demonstrated proficiency using modern PC techniques, systems, and tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, SharePoint, and O365
  • Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task and (re)prioritize on a continuous basis
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Active TS / SCI clearance
  • Master's degree
  • Expertise in emerging technology areas
  • Knowledge of DoD organizational structure and processes
  • Experience advising executive leadership on regulatory compliance, incident response, and
  • governance for tech-driven organizations, including collaborating with government and industry partners.

    Security Clearance :

  • Secret clearance required SA is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action Plan employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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