National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.
INTRODUCTION: The National Defense University (NDU) develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research and engagement to serve the common warfighter.
NDU is the senior educational institution of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and is responsible for conducting education and continuing research in the fields of national security strategy, military policy, force employment, mobilization and management of resources at the national level for the CJCS, the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), and other Warfighting agencies. The Dwight D.
Eisenhower School (ES) enhances the preparation of selected senior US and foreign military officers of all services and key civilians for major command, staff and policy-making positions in the national and international security structures and accomplishes NDUs research mission in the areas of national security and resource strategy. MAJOR DUTIES: Serves on the Faculty of Economics in the Department of National Security and Economics Policy at the Dwight D.
Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (ES), National Defense University (NDU). Seminar Preparation and Conduct (30%) Develops and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction and lectures in the Economics of National Security core course, which includes macroeconomics, international economics, and national security implications.
Develops and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction and lectures on national security/defense resourcing, which includes senior-level decision-making processes, the integration of strategy and resourcing, and the analysis of warfighting resourcing options. Prepares lesson plans and faculty preparation packages and participates in faculty preparation sessions. Assesses students' learning using a variety of assessment methodologies.
Curriculum Development (30%) Participates in the planning and development of the ES curriculum and serves as the principal proponent for overall objectives, content, and methods for the Economics of National Security core course, electives, and other portions of the ES curriculum. Recommends lecture topics, course content, educational methods, and other curriculum requirements.
Plays a leadership role in the planning and development of curriculum material on national security/warfighting resourcing, which includes senior-level decision-making processes, the integration of strategy and resourcing, and the analysis of warfighting resourcing options. College-wide Courses and Programs (30%) Develops and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in ES multidisciplinary courses related to national security and resource strategy.
This could include participation or leadership of an Industry Study (examining one of 20 industries and their relationships to U.S. national security) and/or leadership of an NDU-wide elective. Mentors students in multidisciplinary capstone "wicked problem" exercises. Some courses require extensive planning and execution of domestic and international field study experiences involving budgetary, logistic and administrative program management and leadership skills.
Student Advisor (10%) Mentors, counsels, and advises students in role of primary faculty advisor to several students. Serves as a research advisor for selected students, conducts research, and participates in outreach activities in furtherance of the mission of NDU.
Serves as research adviser to individual students and student groups performing research on topics of academic interest relevant to national security decision making and other aspects of national security strategy. In this role, assists students in consultations with highest level officials of the Department of War(DoW) and other government departments, senior executives of business firms, and leaders of the civilian academic community. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement: An earned masters degree or equivalent terminal degree in economics, public policy, business administration, or a related discipline. Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
* An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
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This position is with National Defense University, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $144837 – $183428/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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