Bloomberg Associates – Cybersecurity & Technology Fellow

Background  

Bloomberg Philanthropies works to create change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Our approach is rooted in Mike Bloomberg's unique experience and success across the field of business, government, and philanthropy.  

Bloomberg Associates, part of Bloomberg Philanthropies, is an international consulting service that provides pro-bono services to mayors to help city governments improve the quality of life of their citizens. Although it’s a philanthropic enterprise, it functions and works as a private-sector management consulting firm. 

The Position 

We are seeking a Cybersecurity & Technology Fellow to join our small, dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our team in conducting research and data analysis, while providing valuable assistance to Bloomberg Associates’ client cities on various cyber- and tech-related engagements. 

This role is fully remote and part-time, working an average of 20 hours per week, and will be initially a 6-month contract. They will need to be a self-starter, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and comfortable working with limited supervision.   

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conduct thorough research on municipal cybersecurity and technology topics, including but not limited to ransomware, artificial intelligence, smart cities, and government regulation  
• Perform research on publicly available information, including city technology department budgets and staffing sizes, and technology/cybersecurity department strategic plans. Support the preparation of client deliverables, including memos, reports, PowerPoint decks, and spreadsheets 
• Participate in and support client meetings, including programming and leading agendas, scheduling meetings, drafting deliverables, taking notes, and recording action items 
• Draft best practice guides on additional topics relating to cybersecurity and technology 

Qualifications of the ideal candidate 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, civic technology, public policy, or a related field   
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats, risks, and mitigation strategies 
• Hands-on experience with technology  
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and concise deliverables tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences  
• Ability to conduct thorough research and data analysis 
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint 
• Ability to translate complex information into concise presentations and reports 
• Passion for working alongside city governments to better serve their constituents 

Accommodation

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Equal Opportunity 

Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Philanthropies' policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Organization is committed to attracting, retaining, deve