CMET CHIPs Program Officer

GDIT is seeking the expertise of a Counter PRC Program Advisor at Department of State headquarters to assist with developing, implementing, supporting, and coordinating nonproliferation capacity-building efforts and implementation of the United States Chips and Science Act (CHIPS Act). The customer's C-MCF team seeks to counter the PRC’s MCF strategy related to several advanced technologies of proliferation concern that are a priority for the PRC including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology and related fields (e.g., autonomous systems, human-machine interfaces, novel material sciences research, smart cities and the Internet of Things, semiconductors), biotechnology, biomanufacturing, agricultural biotechnology, distributive ledger technology/blockchain and related financial technologies. The C-MCF team also engages a wide array of international partners from over 40 countries both directly and through expert implementing partners to conduct activities to build capacity on topics such as: research security, including public-private sector research collaborations; Intellectual Property (IP) security for academic, private sector, and financial institutions to protect IP applicable to military and WMD-related applications; and cybersecurity to secure, detect, and defend their systems and WMD-enabling information and technology against malicious PRC cyber activity. As part of its C-MCF efforts, the customer also supports implementation of the CHIPS Act, including helping to ensure countries have the necessary measures in place to safeguard leading-edge chips and technology from diversion and misuse. The customer's CHIPS Act support takes the form of both developing international capacity-building efforts dedicated to safeguard technology from diversion and misuse, as well as supporting Department leadership in internal and external engagements on the associated diplomatic, congressional, and policy considerations. The candidate must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, a strong interest in science diplomacy, significant experience in project management, and thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment. Demonstrated success in both independent and team-driven efforts is required. Knowledge and experience in international security, program management, emerging technologies, navigating complex policy issues, congressional engagement, or the PRC’s MCF strategy and methodology to acquire technologies is strongly preferred.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the customer's support for CHIPS Act implementation, including both policy and programmatic considerations, and will work closely with other Department of State and interagency entities, counterparts in foreign governments, congressional stakeholders, technical experts, and other stakeholders to develop and execute program activities to protect the semiconductor supply chain. The candidate will also be responsible for developing programmatic tools to support relevant U.S. foreign policy objectives and project implementation, and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies, as needed.

The customer's C-MCF efforts have a global impact, but currently focus in Latin America Central Asia, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. C-MCF programmatic efforts continue to evolve in response to the international security environment and seek to reinforce U.S. national security objectives in this dynamic environment. To this end, GDIT welcomes candidates who can develop and implement innovative strategies to address some of the most pressing nonproliferation and related national security challenges facing the U.S., including advanced and emerging biosecurity threats from both state and nonstate actors.

Duties and responsibilities under this opportunity include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating implementation of the CHIPS Act, including navigating associated policy and technical details, drafting briefing checklists and talking points, clearing documents with Department of State and/or U.S. interagency stakeholders, writing summaries and readouts of meetings and events, etc.)

• Briefing staff in the Department of State, across the U.S. Government, Congress, or international partners on the customer's support of the CHIPS Act from both a policy and programmatic perspective

• Managing and coordinating closely with a cadre of technical experts who implement threat-reduction projects (e.g., trainings, workshops, etc.) that build international partner capacity to counter PRC MCF efforts, focusing on the semiconductor supply chain, and advancing U.S. policies pertaining to countering WMD and other proliferation threats

• Managing a diverse portfolio comprised of programmatic projects and policy issues focused on mitigating threats posed by the PRC’s pursuit of WMD-relevant and emerging technologies (at the interagency and/or international level), and some administrative tasks (e.g., budget-related efforts)

• Identifying and executing innovative approaches that improve the customer's threat reduction programs

• Participating in the review of threat reduction proposals and recommendations regarding the approval of proposals

• Attending domestic and foreign meetings as required, and additional tasks in support of ISN/CTR at home or abroad as assigned

• Cooperating with partners in the U.S. interagency to align the customer's engagements with other U.S. Government nonproliferation programs.

Requirements: 

• The ability to acquire and maintain at least a Secret-level U.S. Government security clearance is required.  A current active clearance is helpful, but not a requirement.

• Experience in international security, program management, emerging technologies, or the PRC’s MCF strategy and methodology to acquire technologies is strongly preferred. 

• Graduate-level education with a minimum of 6 or more years of experience; or an Undergraduate degree with 8 or more years of professional experience in the area of nonproliferation, emerging technologies, and related programmatic efforts are preferred.

• The candidate must possess and demonstrate outstanding communication, diplomacy, teamwork, and project management skills. 

• International travel is required.

• Foreign language skills are a plus. 

GDIT is seeking the expertise of a Counter PRC Program Advisor at Department of State headquarters to assist with developing, implementing, supporting, and coordinating nonproliferation capacity-building efforts and implementation of the United States Chips and Science Act (CHIPS Act). The customer's C-MCF team seeks to counter the PRC’s MCF strategy related to several advanced technologies of proliferation concern that are a priority for the PRC including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology and related fields (e.g., autonomous systems, human-machine interfaces, novel material sciences research, smart cities and the Internet of Things, semiconductors), biotechnology, biomanufacturing, agricultural biotechnology, distributive ledger technology/blockchain and related financial technologies. The C-MCF team also engages a wide array of international partners from over 40 countries both directly and through expert implementing partners to conduct activities to build capacity on topics such as: research security, including public-private sector research collaborations; Intellectual Property (IP) security for academic, private sector, and financial institutions to protect IP applicable to military and WMD-related applications; and cybersecurity to secure, detect, and defend their systems and WMD-enabling information and technology against malicious PRC cyber activity. As part of its C-MCF efforts, the customer also supports implementation of the CHIPS Act, including helping to ensure countries have the necessary measures in place to safeguard leading-edge chips and technology from diversion and misuse. The customer's CHIPS Act support takes the form of both developing international capacity-building efforts dedicated to safeguard technology from diversion and misuse, as well as supporting Department leadership in internal and external engagements on the associated diplomatic, congressional, and policy considerations. The candidate must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, a strong interest in science diplomacy, significant experience in project management, and thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment. Demonstrated success in both independent and team-driven efforts is required. Knowledge and experience in international security, program management, emerging technologies, navigating complex policy issues, congressional engagement, or the PRC’s MCF strategy and methodology to acquire technologies is strongly preferred.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the customer's support for CHIPS Act implementation, including both policy and programmatic considerations, and will work closely with other Department of State and interagency entities, counterparts in foreign governments, congressional stakeholders, technical experts, and other stakeholders to develop and execute program activities to protect the semiconductor supply chain. The candidate will also be responsible for developing programmatic tools to support relevant U.S. foreign policy objectives and project implementation, and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies, as needed.

The customer's C-MCF efforts have a global impact, but currently focus in Latin America Central Asia, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. C-MCF programmatic efforts continue to evolve in response to the international security environment and seek to reinforce U.S. national security objectives in this dynamic environment. To this end, GDIT welcomes candidates who can develop and implement innovative strategies to address some of the most pressing nonproliferation and related national security challenges facing the U.S., including advanced and emerging biosecurity threats from both state and nonstate actors.

Duties and responsibilities under this opportunity include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating implementation of the CHIPS Act, including navigating associated policy and technical details, drafting briefing checklists and talking points, clearing documents with Department of State and/or U.S. interagency stakeholders, writing summaries and readouts of meetings and events, etc.)

• Briefing staff in the Department of State, across the U.S. Government, Congress, or international partners on the customer's support of the CHIPS Act from both a policy and programmatic perspective

• Managing and coordinating closely with a cadre of technical experts who implement threat-reduction projects (e.g., trainings, workshops, etc.) that build international partner capacity to counter PRC MCF efforts, focusing on the semiconductor supply chain, and advancing U.S. policies pertaining to countering WMD and other proliferation threats

• Managing a diverse portfolio comprised of programmatic projects and policy issues focused on mitigating threats posed by the PRC’s pursuit of WMD-relevant and emerging technologies (at the interagency and/or international level), and some administrative tasks (e.g., budget-related efforts)

• Identifying and executing innovative approaches that improve the customer's threat reduction programs

• Participating in the review of threat reduction proposals and recommendations regarding the approval of proposals

• Attending domestic and foreign meetings as required, and additional tasks in support of ISN/CTR at home or abroad as assigned

• Cooperating with partners in the U.S. interagency to align the customer's engagements with other U.S. Government nonproliferation programs.

Requirements: 

• The ability to acquire and maintain at least a Secret-level U.S. Government security clearance is required.  A current active clearance is helpful, but not a requirement.

• Experience in international security, program management, emerging technologies, or the PRC’s MCF strategy and methodology to acquire technologies is strongly preferred. 

• Graduate-level education with a minimum of 6 or more years of experience; or an Undergraduate degree with 8 or more years of professional experience in the area of nonproliferation, emerging technologies, and related programmatic efforts are preferred.

• The candidate must possess and demonstrate outstanding communication, diplomacy, teamwork, and project management skills. 

• International travel is required.

• Foreign language skills are a plus. 

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