Senior Policy Research Lead — Global, Cross-Functional

ICANN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

ICANN is seeking a Senior Policy Research Specialist to bridge multi-stakeholder community work with ICANN org responsibilities. You will conduct research, analysis, and deliverables across the lifecycle of deliberations, implementation, and review, contributing to cross-functional projects and policy development.

The role emphasizes drafting support, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven analysis, with opportunities to lead program areas and provide education across diverse time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive work experience.
• International experience preferred.
• Experience with international organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert on cross-functional teams.
• Prepare materials for Board deliberations.
• Support data analysis and drafting for research projects.
• Organize and facilitate cross-functional discussions.
• Coordinate project information across functions.
• Participate in community meetings and outreach.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-cultural communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent work

DNS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

ICANN is seeking a Senior Policy Research Specialist to bridge multi-stakeholder community work with ICANN org responsibilities. You will conduct research, analysis, and deliverables across the lifecycle of deliberations, implementation, and review, contributing to cross-functional projects and policy development.

The role emphasizes drafting support, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven analysis, with opportunities to lead program areas and provide education across diverse time zones.