Technology Policy Program Manager — Hybrid (DC)

Cato Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Generous vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k) employer match

Transit/ Parking benefits

Pet discount plan

Job summary

The Cato Institute seeks a Program Manager to join the Technology Policy team in Washington, D.C. Hybrid work requires 2 days in office weekly. The role supports operational and strategic initiatives for the Tech Policy Center and reports to the Senior Fellow in Technology.

Ideal candidate has strong organizational and planning skills, experience in program management, and an interest in technology policy and libertarian ideas. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000.

Qualifications

• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to travel, up to 10% of time.
• Interest in technology policy and classical liberal ideas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technology policy scholars to develop, implement, and advance strategic priorities and program goals.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with Communications, Events, Development, Government Affairs, and other internal teams to support technology policy research, initiatives, and events.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve systems and processes that expand the reach, effectiveness, and impact of the new Tech Policy Center.
• Serve as a key liaison between technology policy scholars and internal stakeholders to ensure priorities are aligned, communicated effectively, and executed successfully.
• Monitor progress against program goals and recommend strategic and operational improvements to enhance the team's effectiveness and visibility.
• Oversee the planning and execution of high-profile events, meetings, conferences, and other program initiatives.
• Develop program reports, briefings, and internal communications, while identifying opportunities to improve workflows and impact.
• Oversee the preparation of board reports, program updates, budgets, expense tracking, and other operational reporting requirements.
• Manage program operations and logistics, including event staffing, recruiting coordination, stakeholder engagement, and scheduling support for scholars.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Cato Institute seeks a Program Manager to join the Technology Policy team in Washington, D.C. Hybrid work requires 2 days in office weekly. The role supports operational and strategic initiatives for the Tech Policy Center and reports to the Senior Fellow in Technology.

Ideal candidate has strong organizational and planning skills, experience in program management, and an interest in technology policy and libertarian ideas. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000.