[Hiring] Cybersecurity & Technology Fellow @Bloomberg Philanthropies

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity & Technology Fellow to join our small, dynamic team. The Fellow will conduct research and data analysis that informs Bloomberg Associates’ municipal cybersecurity engagements with client cities. This fellowship is designed for graduate students or early-career professionals seeking hands-on exposure to municipal cybersecurity and public sector technology strategy. This role is fully remote and part-time, working an average of 20 hours per week. The Fellow would be on a 6-month contract.

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, staffing models, and strategic plans.
• Support the preparation of client deliverables, including memos, reports, PowerPoint decks, and spreadsheets.
• Participate in and support client meetings through note-taking, action tracking, and preparation of materials.
• Draft best practice guides on additional topics relating to cybersecurity and technology.
• Contribute to the development of reusable tools, templates, and guidance documents for use across client cities.
• Synthesize insights across client engagements to identify common challenges, trends, and emerging best practices.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a graduate program (or equivalent academic experience) in cybersecurity, information systems, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (threats, vulnerabilities, risk mitigation).
• Demonstrated interest in technology through coursework, research, projects, or internships.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, small-team environment with strong ownership and initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfort working with data in Excel and preparing presentations in PowerPoint.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise written and visual materials.
• Genuine interest in municipal government and public service.

Accommodation

Bloomberg Philanthropies provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job, please email [email protected].

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, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg Philanthropies prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics.

Hourly Pay Rate

$26 — $35 USD