Tech Policy Fellow & Operations Lead

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation invites applications for the Tech Braintrust Fellow & Operations Specialist. This role provides operational leadership, technical policy guidance, and administrative liaison for the CBCF Tech Braintrust, working with co-hosts Rep. Steven Horsford and Rep.

Emanuel Cleaver. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in emerging technology policy and strong skills in program management, event coordination, and board administration to drive a four-year national

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in technology policy, computer science, public policy, or a related hybrid field.
• Strong grounding in national technology policy issues (e.g., AI governance, broadband access, data privacy, cybersecurity, tech equity).
• Administrative & operational mastery in executive administration, project management systems, workflow automation, and board management.
• Event management experience coordinating high-level panels, national convenings, or congressional/policy events.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Tech Policy Content & Strategic Thought Leadership: Shape policy agendas and strategy with Tech Braintrust leadership and CBCF stakeholders.
• Advisory Board Administration & Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate annual Advisory Board meetings and engagement activities.
• Event Logistics & Program Operations: Provide admin, technical, and logistical support for convenings and experiential opportunities.
• Four-Year Strategic Plan Execution & Monitoring: Track milestones and report impact to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Tech policy

Project management

Event coordination

Board liaison

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in technology policy / public policy / computer science

Job description

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation invites applications for the Tech Braintrust Fellow & Operations Specialist. This role provides operational leadership, technical policy guidance, and administrative liaison for the CBCF Tech Braintrust, working with co-hosts Rep. Steven Horsford and Rep.

Emanuel Cleaver. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in emerging technology policy and strong skills in program management, event coordination, and board administration to drive a four-year national