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Science Policy Advisor

13 hours, 43 minutes ago
United States
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Senior
Program Manager
Project and Program Management
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UCS Productions

UCS Productions

UCS Productions utilizes rigorous, independent scientific research to address critical global challenges, focusing on climate change, sustainable food systems, and the promotion of effective advocacy to foster innovative solutions for a healthier and m...

Media
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Founded 1969
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Description

  • Contribute interdisciplinary analysis and strategic thinking across the Reimagining Federal Science for Policy initiative.
  • Collaborate across UCS to identify opportunities to strengthen public-interest science institutions.
  • Track emerging work, connect collaborators, identify coordination opportunities, and document lessons learned.
  • Support organizational learning, evaluation, and strategic planning for the initiative.
  • Coordinate work across the Climate Reserve and Reimagining Federal Science for Policy initiatives as needed.
  • Develop analyses, frameworks, and practical recommendations for climate change knowledge institutions.
  • Identify ways to improve the effectiveness, legitimacy, equity, and public value of climate knowledge institutions.
  • Convene interdisciplinary collaborators and build partnerships with researchers, policymakers, philanthropic organizations, civil society partners, and affected communities.
  • Produce reports, briefing papers, presentations, blogs, and other written materials.
  • Represent UCS in meetings, workshops, conferences, and other public forums, and cultivate external partnerships.
  • Document lessons learned and create transition materials to sustain the fellowship’s work.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience demonstrating deep familiarity in the field.
  • Experience integrating knowledge across scientific disciplines, governance, public policy, and practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research, analysis, or evaluation.
  • Deep experience with federal climate science institutions, science-policy processes, or related knowledge systems.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
  • Experience building collaborative relationships across disciplines, sectors, or institutions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and the public interest through science.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and strategic thinking skills.
  • An advanced degree in a relevant field may be preferred; comparable experience may be substituted where appropriate.
  • Ability to remain stationary for long periods, operate a computer continuously, and communicate in verbal and written formats.
  • Must upload a cover letter and resume; salary confirmation requested in the cover letter.

Benefits

  • Salary of $109,232.02 for candidates who meet all position requirements.
  • Full-time, one-year remote position.
  • UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
  • Occasional travel to conferences, workshops, partner meetings, retreats, and other organizational events.
  • Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and broadening opportunities for underrepresented groups.
  • Vaccination policies and COVID-19 safety requirements are communicated before employment.

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