Director of Tech Policy & Partnerships

Center for European Policy Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Center for European Policy Analysis in Washington, DC seeks a strategic, experienced Director to lead the Tech Policy Program—CEPA’s flagship initiative. You will shape the program’s policy agenda, oversee research, fundraising, and external engagement, and build partnerships with policymakers, industry, and international partners.

This role requires a proven track record in technology policy, leadership, and the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable policy recommendations that

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy, international affairs, technology policy, law, political science, or related field.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible policy experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology policy and digital governance.
• Proven leadership and staff management.
• Strong fundraising and external engagement experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced policy environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the strategic direction of the Tech Policy Program in line with institutional strategic objectives.
• Direct and oversee research production, policy analysis, convenings, and programmatic initiatives to ensure quality, policy relevance, and timely execution.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop program staff, fellows, and nonresident experts.
• Lead fundraising efforts, cultivate and steward donor relationships, ensure grant compliance, and manage program budgets.
• Represent CEPA in public speaking engagements as well as high level meetings with policymakers, industry leaders, donors, media, and external partners through public speaking, media engagement, and high-level convenings.
• Through demonstrated thought leadership and strategic implementation, build and ensure CEPA’s strategic position as a leading voice on the most cutting edge geopolitical debates on tech.
• Develop and expand CEPA's portfolio of work on technology policy, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital governance, and related issues affecting transatlantic cooperation.
• Work in close collaboration with CEPA leadership to advance institutional priorities and identify opportunities for cross-program initiatives.

Skills

Policy leadership

Staff management

Fundraising

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Strategic partnerships

Advanced degree or experience

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Center for European Policy Analysis in Washington, DC seeks a strategic, experienced Director to lead the Tech Policy Program—CEPA’s flagship initiative. You will shape the program’s policy agenda, oversee research, fundraising, and external engagement, and build partnerships with policymakers, industry, and international partners.

This role requires a proven track record in technology policy, leadership, and the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable policy recommendations that