Assistant Director of the Front Range Consortium

About the role

The Assistant Director of the Front Range Consortium (FRC) is a full-time, on-site position that reports directly to the Director of the FRC. This is a donation-funded position requiring a Volunteer Services Agreement (VSA) with USAFA.

Responsibilities

• Research Program Strategy and Leadership
• Lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of the FRC's defense and national security research portfolio.
• Manage an annual faculty research grant program to increase Colorado's profile in national security debates.
• Co-host two annual university research forums with partner schools.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary research initiatives across FRC universities and colleges.
• Mentor the Anschutz National Security Scholars program and oversee research and publishing opportunities.
• National Security Conference Strategy, Planning and Execution
• Support and coordinate the annual National Security Conference.
• Build long-term relationships with defense sponsors, academic alliances, and national security stakeholders.
• Represent the FRC at senior-level forums and briefings.
• Assist with FRC marketing, donor stewardship, and business planning.

Qualifications

• Master's or Master's degree is required.
• Substantial experience in national defense.
• Proven experience in cross-organizational networking, partnership, and stakeholder relationship cultivation.
• Experience leading new and innovative programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Successful planning and execution of conferences and events within academia, industry, NGOs, or government.
• U.S. citizenship and a secret-level security clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a defense-relevant discipline.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Experience coordinating or managing large-scale interdisciplinary proposals or research programs.
• Experience as a program officer or similar role in defense or national security-related research agencies.
• Experience providing direct support for competitive research proposal development for DoD or federal government programs.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD and federal government research structures, funding methods, and sponsor expectations.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale, multi-day public-facing conferences.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with experience). The Association & Foundation offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) up to a 6% match, generous paid time off, 12 holidays, employer-paid life insurance, free tickets to Air Force basketball and hockey games, and gym access.