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Technical Advisor

CRDF Global
United States, Virginia, Arlington
1776 Wilson Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2025
Job Title Technical Advisor Location Arlington - Arlington, VA 22209 US (Primary) Job Type Full-Time Category Program/Project Management Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Travel Required 0 - 25% Job Description Position Summary:The Technical Program Advisor provides strategic, technical, and operationalexpertiseto strengthen CRDFGlobal'sthreat reduction and security programming. This position plays a key role in expanding CRDFGlobal'stechnical depth, developing new capabilities, supporting implementation, and amplifying CRDFGlobal'svisibility across global security and stabilization initiatives. Major Responsibilities: Expand CRDFGlobal'stechnical capability and service offering. Use professional networks toidentify,recruitand mentoradditionalexperts within assigned technical domains. Produce white papers, technical briefs, training materials andconveneexpert roundtables. Contribute to CRDFGlobal'sreputation as a thought leader in global security,nonproliferationand stabilization. Design and deliver technicaltrainingsfor CTR beneficiaries. Mentor and coach CRDF Global staff to strengthen internal technical competencies. Conduct horizon scans andmonitorChina/Russia/counter-proliferation policy and technology trends. Provideevidence-based insights to guide strategy andvalidateprogram assumptions Support proposal reviews to ensure scientific, technical and policy rigor Serve as a technical advisor across projects; delivertrainings,workshopsand after-action reviews to enhance delivery quality and learning. Strengthen and standardize CRDFGlobal'sSME and partnership engagement systems, including onboarding, vetting and relationship management. Publish thought leadership content and represent CRDF Global in international forums,workshopsand conferences. Bridge connections between experts,policymakersand implementers to expand CRDFGlobal'sinfluence. Identifynew funders and funding opportunities to grow CRDFGlobal'ssecurity and threat reduction portfolio.Identify,recruitand develop staff within CRDF Global. Other duties as assigned. Education & Experience: 8+ years' professional experience in nonproliferation, global security or related technical advisory or policy roles. Master's degree in international affairs, security studies, political science, publicpolicyor a related technical/scientific field orBachelorsdegree with 10+ years of relevant professional experience. Experience supporting oradvisingU.S. government funded programs (e.g.Department of State, CTR, DoD) strongly preferred. Proven ability to design,leador evaluate complex international programs. Demonstrated success in producing technical or policy content (white papers,briefingsor training modules). Prior experience mentoring staff or managing technicalteams,preferred. Strong analytical,writingand presentation abilities. Deep understanding of emerging security and nonproliferation trends. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and cultures. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability and willingness to travel internationally. Flexibility to work across multiple time zones. U.S. work authorizationrequired. CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunites to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.