Tech Policy & Workforce Innovation Lead

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Program Manager for the CITRIS Technology Policy Initiative to lead program operations, support research, education, and public-sector engagement. You will collaborate with faculty, state agencies, and external partners to manage flagship programs and develop proposals.

The role emphasizes excellent judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to synthesize complex technical and policy issues for diverse audiences, with a focus on AI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, engineering, computer science, information science, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/analyses.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Strong policy analysis techniques.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience in program management, research administration, public policy, higher education, or a related environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience planning conferences, workshops, or public events.

Responsibilities

• Responsible Technology Fellows Program and Workforce Innovation Program
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Responsible Technology Fellows program and Workforce Innovation Program, in partnership with California state agencies, industry partners and campus labs.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement of student fellows.
• Serve as the primary liaison among fellows, faculty, state agency partners, and CITRIS leadership.
• Organize orientations, professional development activities, and program events.
• Track program outcomes, collect metrics, and prepare reports for sponsors and stakeholders.
• Academic Program Support
• Support the delivery of the fall 2026 course Engineering Responsible Systems: AI, Platform Governance, and Global Technology Policy offered through the College of Engineering.
• Coordinate guest speakers, logistics, student communications, and course-related events.
• Assist with curriculum resources and other instructional activities as needed.
• Research and Policy Analysis
• Conduct background research on technology policy topics.
• Prepare literature reviews, briefing papers, policy summaries, presentations, and other research products.
• Monitor developments in technology policy at the state, federal, and international levels.
• Support faculty research projects and special initiatives.
• Proposal Development and Strategic Initiatives
• Assist in the development of research proposals, grant applications, and reports.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, gather supporting materials, and help prepare narrative sections.
• Contribute to the development of new program concepts and strategic partnerships.
• Communications and Administration
• Draft correspondence, newsletters, website content, and other communications.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Maintain program documentation, budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Represent the Technology Policy Initiative in interactions with university, government, and external partners.
• Other Duties
• Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts; researches organizational structures, policies and procedures and summarizes best practices in field. Provides technical guidance and quality assessment.
• Researches and analyzes processes and procedures, summarizes findings, policies and organizational structures in order to develop and / or implement changes and to provide consultative services to department administrators, partners and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Written & verbal communication

Data synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, engineering, computer science, information science, communications, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Program Manager for the CITRIS Technology Policy Initiative to lead program operations, support research, education, and public-sector engagement. You will collaborate with faculty, state agencies, and external partners to manage flagship programs and develop proposals.

The role emphasizes excellent judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to synthesize complex technical and policy issues for diverse audiences, with a focus on AI,