Vice President, Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security

Atlantic Council Of The U S; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Council Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks a Vice President to lead the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, shaping its future with deep expertise in defense, security, and geopolitics. You will steer innovative programming, build a bipartisan donor network, and guide a team of over 40 staff in advancing national security policy globally.

You will act as a senior strategist and external voice, cultivating partnerships with governments, international organizations, foundations,

Qualifications

• Successfully led a major national security organization or comparable policy enterprise.
• Strong global network of security and defense experts across government, the private sector, and within global NGOs.
• Established credibility with bipartisan senior policymakers and experience influencing U.S. or allied security strategy.
• A proven track record of business development success with an entrepreneurial approach.
• Demonstrated success securing seven-figure, transformational funding.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Play the leading role in developing and evolving the vision and substantive framework for the Center’s mission through strategic planning and innovative programming.
• Programmatic Design and Oversight: Develop programming and initiatives to influence policy and impact the public discussion about national security strategy across the Atlantic Council. Provide oversight and management of dozens of projects and more than 100 donors simultaneously.
• Management: Recruit, manage, and develop top talent consisting of initiative directors, resident, and nonresident senior fellows, staff, and interns. Integrate relevant board directors, including Scowcroft Center Advisory Council members and partnering entities into the Center’s programming to leverage expertise and expand the Center’s influence and impact. Oversee and manage the Center’s finances and administrative obligations.
• Business Development: Expand the program’s financial base by sustaining current support and pursuing additional opportunities with corporations, government organizations, international organizations, foundations, and individuals. Steward relationships with the Scowcroft Center’s network of public, private, and non-government donors.
• Outreach and Communication: Represent the Council externally, particularly with key government and international actors, as well as media, donors, and others. Provide expert analysis and commentary, with the aim of shaping policy outcomes and impact.

Job description

Atlantic Council Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks a Vice President to lead the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, shaping its future with deep expertise in defense, security, and geopolitics. You will steer innovative programming, build a bipartisan donor network, and guide a team of over 40 staff in advancing national security policy globally.

You will act as a senior strategist and external voice, cultivating partnerships with governments, international organizations, foundations,