Jobs in IT policy available - Computer Science and Telecommunications Board/National Research Council

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: "Lin, Herb" <HLin () nas edu>
Date: July 12, 2004 4:10:03 PM EDT
To: dave () farber net
Subject: Jobs in IT policy available - Computer Science and 
Telecommunications Board/National Research Council

[For IP if appropriate]

Folks -

The Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (www.cstb.org) of the
National Research Council/National Academies in Washington DC is looking
for smart and savvy people to work in the best information technology
policy shop in the country.  CSTB's mission is independent and informed
assessments of computing, communications, and public policy, and we are
unique out scope and interdisciplinary approach to technical, economic,
social, and policy issues.  (Dave Farber is a previous member of the
CSTB.)

Please have interested parties contact me directly.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Herb Lin
Senior Scientist
CSTB
hlin () nas edu
202-334-3191
www.cstb.org



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Sr. Program Officer


Organize, plan, and manage multiple concurrent projects, setting and
maintaining schedules subject to budget constraints.  Develop study,
prepare prospectuses and proposals, and monitor budgets.  Establish and
maintain liaison with relevant researchers, executives, foundation
staff, policymakers, officers, institutions, and sponsors to line up and
secure funding for new projects ("business/program development"), and
obtain input for and convey progress of program work; support committee
and other program meetings by writing background papers, analyses of
technical and policy issues and summaries; contribute to deliberations,
keeping committee on track; seek and obtain relevant written material,
write summaries and other derivative documents; prepare, revise, and
edit report drafts based on committee member, Board, staff, and reviewer
feedback, including status reports, technical summaries, and
interim/final project reports; supervise the work of support and other
program staff associated with projects.  Requires high levels of
organizational skill, including ability to alter organization of
activity or document as quickly as circumstances dictate; high levels of
analytical capability; ability to assess and integrate large volumes of
diverse intellectual inputs; ability to communicate effectively with
researchers and mangers and to listen well; ability to write well for
both technical and business/policy audiences.  Requires demonstrated
knowledge of computer and telecommunications applications in industry
and government; demonstrated understanding of technology policy in the
computing and/or telecommunications areas; and a familiarity with design
and implementation issues associated with large and complex systems.
Requires a high level of problem solving, project management skill, and
a high level of professional judgment and common sense.  Requires
demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and manage projects;
demonstrated ability to produce high-quality results in a timely
fashion; and a demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve
problems in a timely manner.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.  Requires
creativity, intellectual flexibility and breath, and tolerance for
ambiguity.  Interest in CSTB's thematic areas (health care, national
security and public safety, economic development, IT & society) a plus.



Program Officer

The Program Officer for the CSTB designs and manages program/project
activities of minimal or moderate complexity.  Selects appropriate
research methods, oversees the data collection and analysis, and
interprets research findings.  Maintains liaison with designated
researchers, policy makers, offices, institutions, sponsors, etc., in
order to obtain input for program work.  Supports committee and other
program meetings by planning logistics, writing background papers,
contributing to deliberations, and providing follow-up preparations for
future meetings.  Facilitates the flow of information among
committee/panel members, consultants, and staff.  Writes a variety of
draft documents such as status reports, technical summaries, and
interim/final project reports.  Assists in identifying prospective
committee members.  Manages staff with minimal oversight.  Oversees
project budget and schedule and authorizes expenditures.  Provides
support to committee members in all aspects of preparation of the draft
report.  Facilitates the response to review.  Participates in
dissemination activities.  Conducts background research on topics for
new studies.  Writes prospectuses and proposals for new and continuing
funding.  Identifies potential sponsors.  Raises funds for current and
future projects.

Interest in CSTB's thematic areas (health care, national security and
public safety, economic development, IT & society) a plus.





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