Jobs (Full-Time)
In anticipation of the work ahead, the commission is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill leadership and staff roles. We encourage interested candidates to submit letters of interest and resumes at the links below. The commission will reach out to selected candidates on a rolling basis. Click below to view and apply to full-time positions.
Section 1094 of the FY 22 NDAA requires that all commission staff must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Staff Positions, Afghanistan War Commission
The Afghanistan War Commission is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill a variety of roles at all levels on the commission’s research, operations, and communications teams. Positions are expected to be full time, in-person, and based in Washington, D.C. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for candidates for the following roles (updated November 2024):
- Team Chief, Intelligence Assessments – Lead the research team primarily responsible for creating and maintaining key relationships within the intelligence community; identifying, gaining access to, and analyzing key intelligence products throughout the war; and identifying and analyzing the key decisions made by al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State, and the efficacy of their actions in support of their goals. IA Team Chief PD
- Team Chief, Counterterrorism Team – Lead the research team primarily responsible for producing a CT decision history that identifies and analyzes CT policies and objectives, key decisions associated with CT policy and operations, and the efficacy of CT actions against al-Qaeda, the Islamic State, and the Taliban. CT Team Chief PD
- IT Specialist/Network Admin – Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore the AWC IT systems, services, and capabilities; monitor and evaluate AWC systems’ compliance with IT security requirements; and provide advice and guidance on implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of AWC networks. IT Specialist PD
Deadline: applications are received on a rolling basis. See position descriptions for more details on requirements and responsibilities.
All staff must have or be eligible to receive the appropriate security clearance to conduct their duties.
Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews and further application materials such as work samples and references will be requested.
Questions? All questions should be directed to the contact form.