Senior Strategy Advisor (Emerging Technology)

Development Finance Corporation • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Strategy Advisor serves as the sector policy lead for emerging technology. The role sets strategy based on U.S. government foreign policy objectives, monitors U.S. government policy priorities and positions, develops and shapes the sector pipeline, and supports transactions. The advisor also undertakes special projects at the request of the Managing Director and Vice President, Office of Foreign Policy, and assists with formulating and implementing major DFC policies, activities, and objectives in support of U.S. foreign policy priorities.

The advisor defines priority technologies, markets, and deployment models; identifies where emerging technologies can be scaled commercially; and maintains an up-to-date view of technology landscapes and commercial dynamics. Working with DFC origination and investment teams, the advisor develops strategic deals and opportunities across compute, platforms, and applications, and coordinates business development with the Office of Global Business Development and DFC Overseas Offices.

As part of deal investment teams, the advisor provides sector expertise, evaluates alignment with U.S. foreign policy objectives and DFC strategy, assesses technical credibility and scalability, helps shape policy terms and project structures, identifies execution and long-term viability risks and potential policy mitigants, and contributes to timely deal execution under DFC's Investment Program Policy. The role also prepares and clears materials for senior officials, participates in meetings as a subject matter expert, monitors relevant sectoral, political, and economic developments, and coordinates interagency national security and foreign policy initiatives.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and may require foreign travel to developing countries. Duties are suitable for telework, with episodic or emergency telework potentially allowed with supervisor approval and eligibility. The position allows a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Submit a resume and supporting documents.
• Satisfy suitability requirements for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of starting.
• Be able to travel to developing countries.
• For status candidates, meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level, subject to the stated exceptions.
• For GS-14 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Experience preparing thorough written documents for principal briefings and communicating and interacting with high-level officials.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing important sectoral, political, and/or economic events related to the emerging technology sector.
• Experience conducting international business development and determining whether complex emerging technology projects or investments are financeable, executable, and durable.
• Experience supporting projects or investments in emerging technology areas such as dual-use technology, AI, cloud, or advanced technology.

Responsibilities

• Set emerging technology sector strategy based on U.S. government foreign policy objectives, identifying priority technologies, markets, and deployment models.
• Identify where emerging technologies can be commercially scaled and maintain a current understanding of technology landscapes and commercial dynamics.
• Convert strategy into strategic deals with technology companies, platform providers, and investors in coordination with DFC origination and investment teams.
• Originate opportunities across compute, platforms, and applications, and build a pipeline of scalable technology deployments with the Office of Global Business Development and DFC Overseas Offices.
• Provide sector expertise to deal investment teams and assess alignment with U.S. foreign policy objectives and DFC strategy.
• Support assessments of technical credibility, scalability, and deployment models for proposed transactions.
• Help shape policy terms, technical design, partnerships, and project structures to align with U.S. foreign policy objectives.
• Assess execution and long-term viability risks and identify policy mitigants.
• Contribute to timely deal execution in accordance with DFC's Investment Program Policy.
• Draft and clear policy papers, briefing memos, press guidance, correspondence, and other documents for senior officials and principal-level staff.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, and accompany a Principal as a subject matter expert.
• Monitor and analyze sectoral, political, and economic events relevant to DFC's emerging technology work, and inform senior leadership and regional working groups about significant trends affecting U.S. national interests and DFC equities.
• Advance and coordinate interagency national security and foreign policy initiatives and strategic goals in alignment with U.S. legislation and foreign and security policy.
• Undertake special projects at the request of the Managing Director and Vice President, Office of Foreign Policy.
• Assist in formulating and implementing major DFC policies, activities, and objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed