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MSU University Research Organization is hiring a Consultant. The Consultant will provide strategic analysis, develop partnerships with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, and support the growth of the National Security Institute (NSI) through educational program development and outreach efforts. The role includes designing Professional Military Education curricula, coordinating distinguished speaker events, and securing funding for research and educational initiatives.

Highlights

Provide strategic analysis to support the establishment and growth of the National Security Institute (NSI).
Maintain relationships with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies for alignment with national priorities.
Design and implement outreach strategies for Professional Military Education (PME) curriculum development.
Collaborate with MSU master’s degree programs to enhance educational offerings.
Recruit and coordinate distinguished speakers for a national security seminar series.
Requires advanced academic background in international relations or a related field.
Experience in developing PME courses and academic programming preferred.
Prior government service in defense, intelligence, or State Department highly desirable.
Consultants paid at minimum $12.00 per hour on grant funds; temporary or on-call with specific term limits.
Position supports remote-friendly work arrangements.

Consultant Full Description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides a wide variety of consulting services including conference, seminar or workshop design/presentation; operations review and analysis; project design, completion, coordination or management; or related consulting services. Consultants paid on grant funds must be paid on an hourly or daily basis, with a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic analysis and informed recommendations to support the establishment and growth of the National Security Institute (NSI), including identifying and securing funding opportunities for research and educational programs.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies to ensure alignment of NSI initiatives with national priorities, and establish an NSI external advisory board composed of distinguished senior leaders.
Design and implement an NSI outreach strategy to support the development of a Professional Military Education (PME) curriculum at MSU.
Collaborate with existing MSU master’s degree programs to enhance and integrate offerings that support the NSI’s educational mission, particularly for PME participants.
Identify, recruit, and coordinate distinguished speakers for a Distinguished Speaker seminar series focused on national security.

Desired Qualifications

Qualifications

Advanced academic background in international relations or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience in developing advanced Professional Military Education (PME) courses and related academic programming.
Prior service within U.S. government defense, intelligence, or State Department organizations is highly desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://research.msu.edu/uro

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Original Job Description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

Unit Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic analysis and informed recommendations to support the establishment and growth of the National Security Institute (NSI), including identifying and securing funding opportunities for research and educational programs.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies to ensure alignment of NSI initiatives with national priorities, and establish an NSI external advisory board composed of distinguished senior leaders.
Design and implement an NSI outreach strategy to support the development of a Professional Military Education (PME) curriculum at MSU.
Collaborate with existing MSU master’s degree programs to enhance and integrate offerings that support the NSI’s educational mission, particularly for PME participants.
Identify, recruit, and coordinate distinguished speakers for a Distinguished Speaker seminar series focused on national security.

Desired Qualifications

Qualifications

Advanced academic background in international relations or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience in developing advanced Professional Military Education (PME) courses and related academic programming.
Prior service within U.S. government defense, intelligence, or State Department organizations is highly desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://research.msu.edu/uro

Remote Work Statement

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