What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student: Strategy Support Assistant position at Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory?
Job ID 17722
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student with a broad view of national and global issues for a part-time position supporting our strategy team. This person, who will work under the supervision of SDL's Director of Analytics, will produce a weekly summary of news developments relevant to SDL and provide special-project research to SDL's Strategic Development Team. The latter features written and briefed findings. The selected individual must be an exceptional researcher and writer; a keen analyst; and a creative thinker.
SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a USU student. All majors are acceptable although studies featuring a global orientation-international relations, economics, history or any/any other major as long as applicant can demonstrate study and interests in topics relevant to this position.
- Exemplary research, writing, and analytic skills
- Creativity
- Superlative interpersonal skills, strong presentational skills
- Proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel
- Comfortable asking questions and challenging conventional wisdom
- Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US Person
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive compensation and wonderful benefits for student employees, including:
- Flexible work schedules
- Mentorship opportunities and applicable hands-on experience
- Access to free public transportation directly to USU campus (both the CVTD and Aggie Shuttle provide access to SDL!)
- Scholarship opportunities available
- Professional development opportunities
Student Scholar Program:SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees, such as hands-on experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program provides SDL student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, extend their work experience, and engage with the community.
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet