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Call for Experts Security and Stabilization

CRDF Global
United States
Jul 07, 2026
Job Title Call for Experts Security and Stabilization Location Arlington - Arlington, VA 22201 US Armenia (the Republic of) - AM Central Asia Region - KZ Costa Rica - CR Jordan - Amman, JO (Primary) Philippines - PH Poland - Warsaw, PL Ukraine - Kyiv, 30 UA US Western Balkans Region - AL Job Type Consultant Category Other Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Travel Required 50 - 75% Job Description CRDF Global is Seeking Expertise in Emerging Technologies Submit Your CV to Stay Engaged with CRDF Global and Future Opportunities Your Expertise is Needed at CRDF Global CRDF Global is expanding its bench ofexpertconsultantsin support ofitsEmerging Technologies portfolio, which addresses U.S. and partner-nation priorities to safeguard dual-use research and advanced technologies from misuse, diversion, and exploitation by adversaries. Experts are engaged in a consultative manner across activities ranging from one-off strategic consultations and technical reports to subject-matter support for project implementation and proposal response. This program is focused on addressing and mitigating the exploitation and exfiltration of dual-use research, data, and technology in academia, the private sector, and during international collaborations. In alignment with NSPM-33, NSPM-3,and U.S. export control regimes (e.g., EAR, ITAR, Wassenaar), CRDF Global programming develops institutional resilience and strengthens technology governance across partner regions. Typical engagements support technical training, skills development, and organizational capacity development through workshops, conferences, consultations, and localization of standards and U.S.-aligned security benchmarks. CRDF Global works withresearchers,academics, scientists, administrators, executives, regulators, and policymakers to improve, enhance, plan, andtake action to preventthe licit and illicit transfer of research, data, and technology to malign state and non-state actors. The portfolio draws on a wide range ofexpertise. Applicants are invited toindicatethe areas in which they contribute most effectively; experience across multiple categories is welcomed but notrequired. Areas of Expertise CRDFGlobal'sEmerging Technologies portfolio draws on experts who help organizations strengthen research security and technology governance through practical, applied activities. Engagements often call for skill in interactive facilitationand in developing case studies and tabletop exercises that bring real-world threat scenarios to life.Experts may also be asked toadvisegovernment on policy and regulatory framework development,assess vulnerabilities at research institutions and laboratories, and build practical tools and training to support security best practice implementation.The areas belowrepresentthe primary domains ofexpertisethat support these activities; applicants may contributeinone or multiplecategories.. 1. Governance and Security Specialists in the policy, security, and compliance frameworks that protect research and technology across sectors. Familiarity with the threat landscape posed by malign actors targeting emerging technologies isrequired; deep technicalexpertisein a specific science or engineering discipline is not. Areas of focus include: Research Security Policy Development -drafting institutional SOPs, policies, and compliance frameworks for research integrity and security in government and academic settings. Export Control and Technology Transfer Compliance -implementing ITAR, EAR, and Wassenaar requirements in practical research and industry contexts. Due Diligence and Compliance -screening for foreign influence, malign partnerships, and predatory contracts. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Systems -designing institutional systems that track compliance and due diligence processes across projects. Enterprise Risk Management for R&D -applying structured methodologies (ISO 31000, NIST RMF) to research and technology programs. Insider Threat Program Development -behavioral analytics, reporting mechanisms, and response plans. Conflict-of-Interest and Foreign Affiliation Analysis -identifyingparticipation in adversary talent programs, predatory conferences, and covert affiliations. Intellectual Property Protection -implementing policies and procedures to safeguard patents, trade secrets, and proprietary technology. Secure Contracting and Legal Review -reviewing agreements for predatory clauses, developing model MOUs, and ensuring enforceable protections for technology transfer. Physical and Personnel Security -identifyinggaps in access controls, personnel reliability programs, and laboratory or facility hardening. Data Governance and Sovereignty -managing sensitive research data, includingcontrolledunclassified information, across borders. 2. Technology-Specific Expertise Practitioners and researchers who can speak with authority to the incentives, capabilities, trajectories, and risks of a specific emerging technology, and who can inform programming that addresses the opportunities and vulnerabilities particular to that technology. Priority domains include: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning -frontier models (large language models, foundation models), adversarial AI, AI red-teaming, ethics and safety, and applications in cyber defense and critical infrastructure. Astronautics and Space Technologies -satellite communications, navigation, launch infrastructure, space situational awareness, and commercial space applications. Quantum Information Sciences -quantum computing, quantum sensing (radar, metrology), quantum communications (QKD), and algorithmic and cryptographic security. Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering -unmanned aerial systems (UAS),hypersonics, propulsion systems, and dual-use aerospace components. Microelectronics and Semiconductors -chip design (EDA tools), lithography, fabrication, packaging and assembly/test, and supply chain integrity. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing -nanomaterials, additive manufacturing, composites, rare earth elements, and advanced coatings. Other Priority Dual-Use Sectors -neuroscience, robotics, photonics, energy storage, and smart-city infrastructure (including surveillance backdoor risks). 3. Analysis, Risk Assessment, and Case Study Development Analysts, researchers, and authors who translate the threat picture into operational and instructional material. Areas of focus include: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis to track foreign influence and illicit technology transfer pathways. Vulnerability assessments of research institutions, laboratories, and industry partners. Development of case studies - anonymized, scenario-based, or drawn from documented incidents - that illustrate research security risks for academic, industry, and government audiences. Design of tabletop exercises, simulations, and red-team scenarios focused on emerging technology use and misuse. Production of toolkits, briefings, and training materials that translate complex technical or policy content for operational audiences. 4. Network Connectors and Program Champions Senior practitioners and well-networked professionals whose contribution isconveningexpertiseand facilitating connections to theappropriate stakeholders. Areas of focus include: Identifyingand recommendingadditionalexperts, particularly in regions and technical communities where CRDF Global is expanding its presence. Championing the program within professional networks, including universities, professional associations, government bodies, and industry consortia. Engaging communities that are typically underrepresented in research security programming, including international researchers, early-career experts, and practitioners outside traditional policy networks. Advising onthe credibility and reception of CRDFGlobal'sapproach, framing, and partnerselectionwithin target audiences. Illustrative Activities Experts on the Emerging Technologies bench may be asked to: Providepolicy guidance to partner governments on aligning national frameworks with U.S. and international best practices. Support proposal development with subject-matterexpertiseto strengthen competitive bids. Conduct vulnerability assessments of research institutions, laboratories, and industry partners. Deliver regional workshops on research security, IP protection, and technology transfer governance. Develop toolkits, SOPs, and case studies on technology security for partner institutions. Design andfacilitatetabletop exercises, simulations, or red-team scenarios focused on emerging technology use and misuse. Review contracts, memoranda, and agreements with foreign institutions and provide associated legal training. Identifyand recruitadditionalexperts, partners, and pilot institutions. How to Apply Submit your CV through the CRDF Global Talent Portal at the link below.Applicants are encouraged toindicatethe area or areas in which theirexpertiseis most relevant. Submissions from candidates whose experience spans multiple categories, or sits at the intersection of these areas, are welcomed.