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The Institute of Navigation

The Institute of Navigation. GOVERNMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM OVERVIEW. ION Government Fellows Program. What is the ION Government Fellows Program? Congressional Fellow Executive Fellow What does a Congressional/Executive Fellow do? Activities Obligations Experiences of Recent Fellows

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The Institute of Navigation

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  1. The Institute of Navigation GOVERNMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  2. ION Government Fellows Program • What is the ION Government Fellows Program? • Congressional Fellow • Executive Fellow • What does a Congressional/Executive Fellow do? • Activities • Obligations • Experiences of Recent Fellows • Who is eligible? • Is this the right opportunity for me? • How are fellows placed in Washington, D.C.? • What costs are covered/involved?

  3. Purpose of the Program “To offer ION members a unique educational experience while providing Congress (or the Executive Branch) a resource of technical experience and private sector perspectives that will help foster effective public policy on the issues that affect our society and our profession.”

  4. ION Fellowship Opportunities • Congressional Fellow • Serves as a Science and Technology staffer for a member of Congress or a congressional committee • Outgoing Congressional Fellow can assist incoming fellow in identifying opportunities • Executive Fellow • Serves as a science and technology advisor in an executive department • There are known opportunities within the U.S. State and Commerce Departments

  5. Fellowship Activities • Support a member of Congress, or department, or committee • Typically one calendar year • An extension of up to 3 months may be authorized by the ION Council • Activities include: • Providing unbiased advice on science and technology policy • Preparing for and attending hearings • Working on legislation • Preparing for and attending meetings and briefings • Conducting research • Corresponding with constituents and others • Preparing talking points for TV interviews and public speeches • Interacting with lobbyists, special interest groups, state visitors, etc.

  6. Obligations of a Fellow • The fellow’s first allegiance is to the member or department or committee where he/she serves • You are an insider • You will not lobby in behalf of any outside agency, person or organization • You will protect confidential proceedings and discussions from untimely disclosure • Report to the ION: • At June and January Council meetings • Write a quarterly column for the ION Newsletter • Provide timely reports to ION and “heads-up” on pending legislation or executive actions of interest to the ION membership subject to confidentiality constraints

  7. Previous Fellows PHIL WARD, 2001-2002 • Served with Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) • Influenced policy on GPS “NAVWAR” and RFI attributable to UWB services CLARK COHEN, 2002-2003 • Served with Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) • Advised on “CAFÉ” policy • Investigated “Special Purpose Entities” established between banks and Enron, Inc.

  8. Why Should I Apply? • “The most stimulating professional experience of my career.” • Phil Ward • “Could I ever forgive myself for passing up the opportunity for total immersion in one of the most important and powerful institutions affecting American life?” • Clark Cohen

  9. Is This the Right Opportunity for Me? • Am I interested in public service? • Do I flourish when working under intense time pressures? • Am I adaptable in rapidly evolving situations? • Is this the right time for me to apply? • A sabbatical year for university faculty • Retiring from active military service • Financially secure self-employed (consultant) • Considering a career change • Candidate for a corporate sponsored IPA or equivalent support • HOWEVER: You cannot represent the interests of that company

  10. Who Is Eligible? • At least EIGHT YEARS responsible experience in navigation or engineering programs • Industry, university, consulting • OR six years + master’s in engineering or qualified science • OR three years + doctoral degree • U.S. Citizen • ION member when application is filed • Membership costs $55.00/year • Application filed by March 15 of each year • See ION Website for application forms • ION Selection Committee interviews • Before or during ION Annual Meeting • Annual Meeting held in June

  11. Placement Process • Once approved by the ION: • Distribute CV to congressional members/committees or executive departments • Attend AAAS sponsored training session in Washington, DC during September • Interview for placement with a member of congress, or a congressional committee, or in an executive department • It is advisable that you be comfortable with the political orientation of your assignment

  12. What Costs Are Covered? • Transportation, lodging, and tuition for the AAAS orientation session • Relocation to Washington, D.C. and return after completing service • Up to $8,000 for two-way expenses • Stipend of $63,210 • One calendar year • Paid monthly • Travel, lodging, and registration fees for attendance at ION NTM and Annual Meetings

  13. For More Information Visit the ION Website at: http://www.ion.org • All fellowship program details • Application forms • Reports from previous fellows

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