Tech Braintrust Fellow & Operations Specialist

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation invites applications for the Tech Braintrust Fellow & Operations Specialist. You will serve as the operational lead, technical SME, and liaison for the Tech Braintrust, working with Rep. Steven Horsford, Rep.

Emanuel Cleaver, and CBCF leadership to align technology policy with program operations. The ideal candidate has deep subject-matter expertise in emerging technology policy and strong operational, administrative, and logistical skills to drive a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in technology policy, public policy, or related hybrid field.
• Strong grounding in national technology policy issues (AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity).
• Experience in executive administration, project management, and board management.
• Proven event management for national convenings or policy events.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders, including Members of Congress and executives.

Responsibilities

• Shape policy agendas and high-level strategy with Tech Braintrust leadership.
• Develop content for nationwide convenings, panels, and roundtables.
• Monitor tech policy trends and legislative developments to inform the plan.
• Coordinate advisory board meetings: agendas, briefs, minutes.
• Support engagement, fundraising tracking, event co-hosting opportunities.
• Provide end-to-end logistics for convenings, venues, and platforms.
• Maintain digital infrastructure and operational tracking tools.
• Oversee milestone tracking and report program impact.

Skills

Technology policy

Education

Master’s degree in technology policy

Job description

Organization Summary

Founded in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating disparities within the global Black community by developing leaders, informing public policy, and educating the public. Our primary focus areas are Education, Public health, Economic Empowerment, Civic Engagement, and other issues impacting the global Black community. Applicants may visit the website at www.cbcfinc.org, to learn more information about CBCF programs and initiatives.

Position Summary

TheTech Braintrust Fellow & Operations Specialist serves as the primary operational lead, technical subject matter expert, and administrative liaison for the CBCF Tech Braintrust. Working directly with Tech Braintrust co-hosts—Rep. Steven Horsford and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver—and CBCF leadership, this role sits at the intersection of technology policy, high-level project management, and advisory board administration.

The ideal candidate possesses deep subject matter expertise in emerging technology policy alongside robust operational, administrative, and logistical capabilities. This individual will manage the implementation of a strategic four-year plan focused on nationwide convenings, national policy discussions, and high-impact experiential events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tech Policy Content & Strategic Thought Leadership

• Interface directly with Tech Braintrust Congressional leadership and CBCF stakeholders to shape policy agendas and high-level strategy.
• Develop, research, and curate content for nationwide convenings, panels, and policy roundtables.
• Monitor emerging technology trends, legislative developments, and policy frameworks to inform the strategic four-year plan.

2. Advisory Board Administration & Stakeholder Liaison

• Serve as the central point of contact and liaison between Tech Braintrust leadership, CBCF, and theTech Braintrust Advisory Board.
• Coordinate, prep, and execute the three (3) annual Advisory Board meetings, including agenda setting, briefing materials, and minutes.
• Support board member engagement, tracking financial support commitments, event co-hosting opportunities, and strategic advisory contributions.

3. Event Logistics & Program Operations

• Provide end-to-end administrative, technical, and logistical support for all Tech Braintrust convenings and experiential opportunities.
• Manage event communications, speaker coordination, run-of-shows, venue/platform setups, and attendee coordination.
• Maintain organized digital infrastructure, databases, and operational tracking tools for seamless execution.

4. Four-year Strategic Plan Execution & Monitoring

• Oversee and monitor the milestone tracking, implementation, and measurable outcomes of the strategic four-year plan.
• Track program impact and prepare comprehensive reports for internal leadership, co-hosts, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree required, with specific academic achievement, coursework, or published research in technology policy, computer science, public policy, or a related hybrid field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong grounding in national technology policy issues (e.g., AI governance, broadband access, data privacy, cybersecurity, tech equity).
• Administrative & Operational Mastery: Demonstrated experience in executive administration, project management systems, workflow automation, and board management.
• Event Management: Proven track record in coordinating high-level panels, national convenings, or congressional/policy events.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface confidently with Members of Congress, corporate executives, and advisory board members.