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Senior Advisory to the Colorado Space Policy Center (CSPC)

Position Number: 6957365
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Senior Advisory to the Colorado Space Policy Center (CSPC)

Requisition Number: 69820
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 25-Feb-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This position provides senior advisory and subject-matter expertise to the Colorado Space Policy Center (CSPC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The position exists to connect CSPC's research, educational activities, and policy outputs with the operational needs and perspectives of the U.S. Space Force, the Intelligence Community, NASA, and commercial space entities.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Colorado Space Policy Center (CSPC) is a versatile research and engagement center at the University of Colorado Boulder, dedicated to advancing thoughtful and prospective space policy conversations within the current political and economic climate. CSPC serves as a forum for expert dialogue, rigorous analysis of current and emerging policies, and education on these policies that shape space activities ranging from a wide variety of applications.

CU Boulder distinguishes itself by uniting all relevant academic and research units-including nationally top-ranked programs in aerospace engineering, astrophysics, geosciences, and physics-into an integrated framework that enables interdisciplinary policy research and education. By drawing from the University's strengths in engineering, science, business, and law, CSPC ensures the engagement of students and researchers alike with space policy through a comprehensive lens, preparing our students with a better understanding of the field than peer programs can provide.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Key responsibilities include advising CSPC leadership on strategic alignment of the Center's research and policy agenda with priority issues for military, intelligence, civil, and commercial space stakeholders, and identifying high-impact topics where CSPC can provide thought leadership. The position facilitates relationships between CSPC and key organizations and individuals in the Space Force, NRO, NASA, industry, and other relevant communities. It also supports the development and review of policy frameworks, white papers, and other products, ensuring recommendations are grounded in real-world technical, operational, and acquisition realities.

The role provides guidance on CSPC's educational programs by recommending curriculum content that reflects advances in space science and technology, the evolving role of government in space, commercial space growth, global entrants, and civil-military interactions. The position may deliver guest lectures, seminars, or workshops and helps design and shape CSPC-hosted workshops, roundtables, and conferences, including advising on agendas, themes, and participants. As a senior advisor, the position contributes to CSPC's long-term strategic positioning within the broader space policy ecosystem and to building sustained relationships with government, commercial, and international partners.

What We Can Offer

This position shall be for a term February 2026, through December 31, 2028, with work performed remotely and/or on-site at CU Boulder as mutually agreed. The University responsible for conference fees and travel expenses. Salary will be $100 an hour, averaging 10 hours a week or 40 hours a month.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Prior LASP experience as a Sr. PRA or Professor.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 2/25/26.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Senior-Advisory-to-the-Colorado-Space-Policy-Center-CSPC/69820