Senior Director, Technology and Innovation

Senior Director, Technology and Innovation The R Street Institute (RSI) is a leading think tank focused on solving complex public policy challenges through free markets and limited, effective government. RSI consistently offers pragmatic, real solutions that foster American innovation, bolster competition, and safeguard individual liberty"”all with the understanding that life in a democratic society sometimes requires compromises that don't necessarily represent first, best solutions. The R Street Institute"”a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with regional offices across the country"”seeks a collaborative Senior Director for our Technology and Innovation policy team. If you are the right fit, you will report to the Director of the Policy Department. Key roles and responsibilities Build, manage, and coach a team of research fellows, analysts, and associates. Conceive and oversee the program's overarching research agenda and strategy, as well as help manage individual research projects and programming that are novel, rigorous, and relevant. Develop and grow RSI's Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats Project within the Technology and Innovation program, through research guidance, mentorship, and professional development. Manage the Technology and Innovation program's budget and resource allocation, as well as team performance. Represent the department in internal and external engagements, building relationships with key stakeholders, including donors and partners. Work closely with the business development team to contribute to fundraising efforts and ensure financial sustainability. Represent the team through high-level thought leadership that aligns with the program's mission, as well as participate in conferences, media, and other speaking engagements. Edit the team's written products to ensure they are high quality, highly credible, and timely, while ensuring adherence to R Street's research standards. Cross-collaborate with the federal and state government affairs, communications, and editorial teams to identify and consistently engage with target audiences to maximize impact. Keep up to date with the latest research and legislation concerning technology policy. Assist with such other duties as may be assigned. Experience and skills expected of the post holder Senior experience managing people and teams is a must; minimum of five years of concrete management experience at director level involving oversight of multiple full-time employees. Subject matter knowledgeable or subject matter expert in technology, innovation, and cybersecurity policy. Demonstrated track record in successful fundraising. Experience working for a think tank or research policy institution. Top-notch writing, editing, and public speaking skills. Ability to synthesize complex academic/technical literature for various audiences. Demonstrated ability to oversee and deliver sophisticated, multi-part projects. Demonstrated experience facilitating impactful research. Ability to work productively with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including those with whom you may disagree. Experience collaborating across teams, with an appreciation of others' expertise and experience. Entrepreneurial attitude and willingness to be a self-starter. No particular educational background required"”a proven record of achieving results is far more meaningful than credentials. Support for R Street's passion for free markets and limited, effective government. A sense of humor and a desire to grow within a multifaceted organization. R Street strives to provide a compensation package superior to those at other think tanks and nonprofits. The salary range for this position is $185k-200k, commensurate with experience. In addition to this competitive salary, we provide the following: Unlimited paid time off, including all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December. Alternating Fridays off. A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families). Dental and vision insurance. 401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match. HSA employer contribution match. Quarterly wellness reimbursement. Mobile equipment/mobile plan reimbursement. Home internet subsidy. Annual educational and professional development reimbursement. A choice between child care assistance, pet care assistance, and student loan repayment assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-09