Director, Global Security Program
Washington, DC or Cambridge, MA
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Website: Union of Concerned Scientists
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since its founding in 1969, The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has advanced its mission of using rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with people across the country, UCS combines technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical, and equitable solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future. Central to that mission is addressing one of the most serious threats to life on Earth, nuclear weapons.
UCS’s Global Security Program (GSP) plays an indispensable role in fundamentally reforming US policy at a time when the risks posed by nuclear weapons are real and increasing. With its unique combination of analytical, policy, organizing, and communications capacity, UCS and the next GSP Director will help shape a new national discussion about the role, value, and costs of nuclear weapons and the imperative to build public support for policies to reduce these risks and aggressively pursue global nuclear disarmament.
The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of nuclear arms control and international security issues, including US legislative and policy-making processes, and familiarity with the role of various agencies in the national security policy arena. A thorough understanding of how to conduct issue advocacy and campaigns is also required. As an external face for this work, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to interact with a broad array of audiences, particularly in the scientific, arms control, and policy communities, and the credibility that comes with a substantial track record of achievement.
The new Director must bring a strong commitment to fully incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and strategies into UCS’s global security work and to supporting and engaging constituencies whose voices and perspectives have been absent or marginalized in national security policy debates.
TO APPLY
This search is being conducted by Katherine Jacobs, Tamar Datan, and Chris Cannon of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume, and where you learned of the position should be sent to: UCS-DGSP@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.
Our Lead
Katherine Jacobs, Ph.D.
As a trained psychologist, teacher, researcher, and consultant with twenty years of experience both in the U.S. and abroad, Katherine guides organizations through change with particular expertise in founder transitions, facilitation of Board and executive level decisions, and the implications for growth and strategic talent development.