Career Opportunities at CFADP

The Center for Foreign Affairs & Defense Policy (CFADP) is an independent, nonpartisan think tank advancing a secure and prosperous global future. Our mission is to drive strategic research, informed analysis, and actionable ideas across critical areas, including global security, defense strategy, critical minerals, technology, and economic policy.

We are growing—and we’re looking for individuals who share our passion for shaping the world’s strategic future through thoughtful analysis and policy innovation.

Working at CFADP

CFADP operates at the intersection of research, strategy, and public policy. Team members contribute directly to major reports, data and visualization initiatives, and publications such as the Journal of Global Security & Statecraft (JGSS).

As a developing nonprofit organization, all current positions at CFADP are voluntary and unpaid. However, each role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Engage in substantive research and writing on foreign and defense policy.

• Build experience in global affairs, strategic communication, or nonprofit leadership.

• Collaborate closely with a driven, mission-focused team.

• Play a defining role in building an emerging Washington-based institution.