Technical Analyst - Expert in Technology Solutions

- Develop an engagement strategy for each assigned country, organization, or topic. - Propose action plans with specific items for immediate, mid-term, and long-term goals, collaborating with Embassies, Desks, and other interagency elements. - Integrate scientific priorities with foreign policy objectives into strategies. - Conduct analyses and make recommendations to Team Leads and office management regarding foreign assistance funding. - Create metrics to assess the effectiveness of STC programs and associated activities in reaching Department policy goals and regulatory requirements. - Support efforts to advance science diplomacy through various activities including meetings, advocacy, and outreach. - Aid ESTH Officers at Post by clarifying principles and practices of STI engagement. - Assist OES and department officials participating in international STI-related events. - Cultivate a broad network of contacts to serve as a resource on specific science, technology, or innovation topics. - Maintain ongoing communication with contacts. - Gather briefings from pertinent offices and agencies, including geographic bureaus and INR. - Obtain a strong understanding of the organizational frameworks of STI entities and their authorities. - Identify foreign diplomats responsible for science in Embassies. - Track global science and technology trends and perform in-depth analyses of significant trends. - Identify and evaluate emerging economic or national security risks that may hinder American science and technology partnerships. - Recognize international S&T capacities in key technology areas and possibilities for collaboration. - Review and draft assessments of emerging technology trends to influence STC STI policy priorities. - Undertake additional tasks as assigned.