Hiring: Associate Director, GeoTech Center Company: Atlantic Council Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:46:09 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Project Management About the job Required Skills: •Project Management and Planning: Manage major workstreams across the Center’s AI and critical and emerging technology portfolio, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, partner coordination, reporting, and internal approvals. •Research and analysis: Contribute to policy briefs, reports, memos, proposals, talking points, and other written products on AI governance and adjacent technology policy issues. Bring sound judgment, strong sourcing, and clear writing to public and private facing work. •Portfolio development: Support the design of new initiatives that advance the Center’s Competition, Cooperation, and Innovation pillars. Help identify policy gaps, shape fundable concepts, and build programs that connect emerging technology issues to geopolitical priorities. •Fundraising and partnership development: Support fundraising efforts by helping identify prospective funders, shape grant and sponsorship concepts, draft proposal language, prepare briefings, and maintain strong relationships with partners whose support advances the Center’s mission. •Convenings and stakeholder engagement: Lead or support high quality public and private convenings, including roundtables, workshops, delegations, briefings, and major events. Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, academics, civil society, and donors. •Internal coordination and operations: Work closely with GeoTech leadership, Atlantic Council Technology Programs, communications, events, development, finance, and editorial teams to keep projects moving smoothly and on time. •External representation: Represent the GeoTech Center at meetings, events, and peer networks. Help raise the Center’s visibility as a practical, trusted, and forward-looking voice on technology policy. •Team contribution: Help mentor junior staff, interns, and consultants as needed. Model a collaborative, accountable, and considerate team culture. Qualifications: •A minimum of five years of direct professional experience in think tanks, government affairs, or INGOs working on technology policy. •Demonstrated knowledge of AI policy and governance. Familiarity with US AI policy is preferred; experience with international, transatlantic, Indo-Pacific, or Global South perspectives is a plus. •Proven ability to lead complex projects from concept through execution, including events, publications, grants, stakeholder processes, and cross team workflows. •Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and policy issues in clear language for senior and nontechnical audiences. •Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment under pressure. The role requires someone who can prioritize, anticipate problems, and keep momentum in a fast-moving environment. •Advanced degree in international affairs, public policy, law, computer science, science and technology studies, engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. •Professional fluency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable. •Management training or previous leadership/management experience, preferred. •Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States. Compensation: •$72,000 - $76,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!