Presidential Fellow

About the Fellowship The HHMI Presidential Fellows Program places a small cohort of exceptional early‑career professionals (2–3 per year) directly in the Office of the President, working on the institute’s highest‑priority strategic initiatives. Fellows report to the President, the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Advisor to the President. The role is modeled on the federal Special Assistant to the President: high trust, high access, and high output. Key Responsibilities Lead cross‑functional strategic projects spanning science programs, AI, finance, communications, human resources, technology, science education, and film. Take initiatives from concept to the 20‑yard line: scoping problems, building options, engaging the right people, and driving toward decisions. Manage AI agents and LLM‑based workflows to accelerate high‑priority projects across the Institute. Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment. Dedicate 10% of time to self‑directed projects of choice, subject to approval by the President and COO. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates with advanced degrees (MBA, MPP, PhD, JD, or equivalent) and 0–5 years of professional experience in consulting, policy, research, strategy, law, operations, or a comparable field are welcome. Demonstrated ability to move between domains quickly, synthesizing information and driving action in unfamiliar territory. Fluency with AI tools and large language models, including experience orchestrating AI agents to advance complex work. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, concise work product for senior audiences. Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and the pace of executive‑level decision‑making. Intellectual curiosity that spans the sciences, policy, technology, and institutional strategy. Term, Location, & Compensation Term: 2–3 years (fixed term). Location: HHMI Headquarters, Chevy Chase, MD (primarily on‑site). Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000. Reports to: President and VP/COO/Senior Advisor to the President. Physical Requirements Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects with fingers. Communication skills using spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters. Ability to move about workspace and move materials weighing up to several pounds. EEO & Accommodations HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)