Senior Director, Technology Leadership & Policy Strategy

Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Director for its Technology Leadership Directorate. The role leads a multidisciplinary research team and develops policy recommendations to strengthen public-private partnerships, with exposure to national security strategy and policy-making.

The position is in-person at our Arlington headquarters, offering opportunities to collaborate with government officials, industry partners, and top experts on emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in STEM field, international relations, security studies, political science, or a related discipline.
• 10-20 years of experience in technology and government policy research and analysis with team leadership.
• Deep expertise in technology policy, geopolitical assessments, and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Director(s), Associate Director(s), and Research Assistants on technology leadership projects.
• Develop and direct research plans on strategic tech sectors and related data gathering.
• Collaborate with top experts and policymakers to evaluate the US innovation ecosystem.
• Deliver high-level briefings, reports, and presentations to executives and partners.
• Stay ahead of geopolitical developments and emerging tech trends to inform decisions.
• Foster partnerships with research orgs, universities, and industry experts.

Skills

Technology policy

Geopolitical analysis

Team leadership

Policy development

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s or PhD in STEM/IR/Security Studies/Political Science

Job description

Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Director for its Technology Leadership Directorate. The role leads a multidisciplinary research team and develops policy recommendations to strengthen public-private partnerships, with exposure to national security strategy and policy-making.

The position is in-person at our Arlington headquarters, offering opportunities to collaborate with government officials, industry partners, and top experts on emerging technologies