It was a story that drew A LOT of interest from the media last year then faded from view: NASA announced it was hiring a guardian to protect Earth from aliens.
They've filled the position.
It's an Indiana University astrobiologist named Lisa Pratt. She is officially the planetary protection officer at NASA.
“I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the mission of planetary protection at a defining moment in human evolution and the advancement of science,” said Pratt. “We are on the verge of becoming a spacefaring species, and I feel privileged to be invited into an extraordinary conversation, pushing the frontiers of science, exploration and discovery at NASA. This position plays a direct role in seeking evidence to address a profound question: Are we alone?”
That's a really cool job and I'm sorry I got passed over. But there's always this dream spot: