• Student: Strategy Support Assistant

    Space Dynamics Laboratory (North Logan, UT)


    Job ID: 4519

     

    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, a rapidly growing applied-engineering enterprise that works national-security and national-science challenges, provides unique opportunities for student employees. One of these opportunities is a window into some of our nation’s most fascinating and important opportunities and risks.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Must be a USU student. All majors are welcome, though preference may be given to students with a global focus—such as international relations, economics, history, or any other field—provided the applicant can demonstrate relevant interests and study in topics relevant to the 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

     

    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.

     

    At SDL, we uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

     

    SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.

     

    For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].

     

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