WaPo | How is the Pentagon going to replace its very own Yoda? We’re about to find out.
The
Defense Department just advertised that is searching for a new director
for its Office of Net Assessment. The position was held for decades by
Andrew W. Marshall, 93, who founded the Pentagon’s internal think tank in 1973 and was the only leader it ever had. Marshall, who decided to retire this past fall, was widely known by the nickname Yoda, after the wise alien character in the “Star Wars” franchise.
A job advertisement on the Web site USAJobs.gov
says the position pays up to $183,330 per year, with a base of
$121,957. The position will remain a Senior Executive Service job,
putting it on par with other senior Pentagon jobs. It’s basic “futurist”
function is the same: Consider crises and apocalyptic scenarios that
could occur, and possible responses.
“The Director of Net
Assessment is the Principal Staff Assistance and advisor to the
Secretary of Defense for net assessment matters,” the job ad says. “The
Director’s primary function is to develop assessments that compare the
standings, trends and future prospects of U.S. military capability and
military potential with that of other countries.”
[It's been 6+ years since I put up anything about the old wizard of oz]
