Portfolio Specialist
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The Hoover Institution seeks a Portfolio Specialist to develop, implement, and administer the Technology and Manufacturing Leadership team’s portfolio strategy and goals. The program is in its ramp-up phase and focuses on research and actionable outputs related to technology and manufacturing leadership. This is an operational, non-research role based on the Stanford campus, with possible one- or two-day-per-week telecommuting subject to operational need.
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The Hoover Institution seeks a Portfolio Specialist to support and operationally energize the policy and research agenda of the Technology and Manufacturing Leadership (TML) team, a new Hoover program operating within the Commons Initiative.
TML is focused on producing research and reality-based, actionable outputs dedicated to how the US and its allies and partners can maintain technology and manufacturing leadership. TML’s research agenda centers on identifying and exploring opportunities to advance innovation and production capability across several industrial sectors. TML will consider how to deploy strategic capitalism and a whole-of-nation approach to technological transformation, how to forge deeper cooperation with democratic nations to implement, and how to assess and activate the full stack of factors that contribute to the ability to make complex products. Several workstreams are being developed, including semiconductors, industrial biomanufacturing, and advanced manufacturing, as well as research tools that drive technological innovation.
The Portfolio Specialist role is to develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the team’s portfolio. The program is in its ramp-up phase. Ideal candidates are self-directed, organized, and accountable in dynamic, highly collaborative environments. Positivity, resilience under pressure, and strong problem-solving skills are essential. The role requires someone who brings consistent energy and humility to the team. Program management experience, strong writing skills and budget oversight are preferred but not required. Competence in visual display tools and tech literacy is an asset. Expertise in adjacent domains—political science, economics, law, engineering—is equally welcome with demonstrated willingness to learn the technology landscape.
Studies have shown that people from certain backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
The position is not a research position, but an operational role.
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.
This position is a two-year fixed term contract.
WORK ARRANGEMENT: This position will be based on the Stanford campus and may be considered for an option of one or two day/week telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
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