Atlantic Council of the United States
Director, GeoStrategy Initiative
Atlantic Council of the United States, Olympia, Washington, United States
Job Location:
Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC Employment Type:
Full-Time Seniority Level:
Director Job Category:
Staff
About the GeoStrategy Initiative: The GeoStrategy Initiative (GSI), housed within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, serves to directly advance the Scowcroft Center's core mission by developing sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and the world. Its competencies in long-range foresight and strategy development are vital assets to government and business leaders as they navigate a complex and unpredictable world. Through its work, the initiative strives to revitalize, adapt, and defend a rules-based international system in order to foster peace, prosperity, and freedom for decades to come.
Overview of the Role: The Atlantic Council seeks a global strategic thinker with a track record of shaping the public debate and influencing US and allied policy to serve as Director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, reporting to the Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The successful candidate will be an organized, operationally savvy, experienced manager, who will oversee the Initiative's operations, including fundraising and financial management, recruiting and retaining talent, managing and growing new partnerships, and leading the program to successfully execute its mission.
The successful candidate will also have a deep understanding of geopolitics, with a particular emphasis on strategic competition, and bring a passion for US and allied engagement in the world. A proven track record of project management is required, and having strong networks among policymakers in Washington and beyond would be an advantage. The individual should be comfortable in a fluid, dynamic environment and bring a strong track record of management skills - organization, reliability, clear communication, and attention to detail - to the role. Candidates should demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring 4 days per week in the office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $150,000 to $190,000. Applications submitted by January 3, 2025, will be prioritized for consideration.
Job Responsibilities: The Director will be specifically responsible for: Intellectual Leadership:
Play a leading role in developing the non-mainstream intellectual and policy frameworks that centrally advance the Council's mission and programming through written work and speaking opportunities within and outside the Council; develop selected issues on which the incumbent maintains a profile and is respected in the policy community for their thought leadership. Programmatic Design and Oversight:
Help in developing programming for influencing policy and impacting the public debate on U.S. foreign policy and international relations in a changing world. Oversee implementation of multiple projects simultaneously. Business Development:
Contribute programmatic ideas for the Institute, helping to craft proposals for funding that can generate financial support for new and existing lines of effort. Working with the Co-Directors and the Center Director and the Office of External Relations, build the Institute's funding base by sustaining current financial support and pursuing additional support from corporations, governments, international organizations, foundations, and individuals. Outreach/Communications:
Represent the Atlantic Council externally with the administration, Congress, the diplomatic community and foreign governments, donors, media, etc., as well as at public and private events, international conferences, etc. Financial Management:
Serve as a reliable and faithful steward of Institute and Council funds. Oversee expenses and revenues, management of budgets and anticipated fundraising, and ensure program solvency.
Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field required. Relevant work experience in foreign policy/national security/defense, the private sector, government, and/or a non-governmental organization. Impressive leadership and communication skills and effective at building non-partisan communities of influence around key strategic and policy priorities. Extensive experience in project management and a proven track record of business development success. An entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and project management. Superior writing/communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills to work well with all levels of experience and influence, from interns to senior officials. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence. Team player with a can-do attitude and a passion for our shared work as an organization. Embodiment of our organizational values of teamwork and optimism.
To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.
All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council's vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
Please note:
The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and District of Columbia civil rights regulations and policies, the Atlantic Council does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The Atlantic Council provides reasonable accommodation for all qualified applicants needing assistance, employees whose disability, sincere religious belief, or other protected characteristics are protected by law, and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The Atlantic Council believes that equity and inclusion amongst our team members are critical to our success as a global organization, and seeks to recruit, develop, and advance the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC Employment Type:
Full-Time Seniority Level:
Director Job Category:
Staff
About the GeoStrategy Initiative: The GeoStrategy Initiative (GSI), housed within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, serves to directly advance the Scowcroft Center's core mission by developing sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and the world. Its competencies in long-range foresight and strategy development are vital assets to government and business leaders as they navigate a complex and unpredictable world. Through its work, the initiative strives to revitalize, adapt, and defend a rules-based international system in order to foster peace, prosperity, and freedom for decades to come.
Overview of the Role: The Atlantic Council seeks a global strategic thinker with a track record of shaping the public debate and influencing US and allied policy to serve as Director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, reporting to the Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The successful candidate will be an organized, operationally savvy, experienced manager, who will oversee the Initiative's operations, including fundraising and financial management, recruiting and retaining talent, managing and growing new partnerships, and leading the program to successfully execute its mission.
The successful candidate will also have a deep understanding of geopolitics, with a particular emphasis on strategic competition, and bring a passion for US and allied engagement in the world. A proven track record of project management is required, and having strong networks among policymakers in Washington and beyond would be an advantage. The individual should be comfortable in a fluid, dynamic environment and bring a strong track record of management skills - organization, reliability, clear communication, and attention to detail - to the role. Candidates should demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring 4 days per week in the office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $150,000 to $190,000. Applications submitted by January 3, 2025, will be prioritized for consideration.
Job Responsibilities: The Director will be specifically responsible for: Intellectual Leadership:
Play a leading role in developing the non-mainstream intellectual and policy frameworks that centrally advance the Council's mission and programming through written work and speaking opportunities within and outside the Council; develop selected issues on which the incumbent maintains a profile and is respected in the policy community for their thought leadership. Programmatic Design and Oversight:
Help in developing programming for influencing policy and impacting the public debate on U.S. foreign policy and international relations in a changing world. Oversee implementation of multiple projects simultaneously. Business Development:
Contribute programmatic ideas for the Institute, helping to craft proposals for funding that can generate financial support for new and existing lines of effort. Working with the Co-Directors and the Center Director and the Office of External Relations, build the Institute's funding base by sustaining current financial support and pursuing additional support from corporations, governments, international organizations, foundations, and individuals. Outreach/Communications:
Represent the Atlantic Council externally with the administration, Congress, the diplomatic community and foreign governments, donors, media, etc., as well as at public and private events, international conferences, etc. Financial Management:
Serve as a reliable and faithful steward of Institute and Council funds. Oversee expenses and revenues, management of budgets and anticipated fundraising, and ensure program solvency.
Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field required. Relevant work experience in foreign policy/national security/defense, the private sector, government, and/or a non-governmental organization. Impressive leadership and communication skills and effective at building non-partisan communities of influence around key strategic and policy priorities. Extensive experience in project management and a proven track record of business development success. An entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and project management. Superior writing/communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills to work well with all levels of experience and influence, from interns to senior officials. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence. Team player with a can-do attitude and a passion for our shared work as an organization. Embodiment of our organizational values of teamwork and optimism.
To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.
All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council's vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
Please note:
The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and District of Columbia civil rights regulations and policies, the Atlantic Council does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The Atlantic Council provides reasonable accommodation for all qualified applicants needing assistance, employees whose disability, sincere religious belief, or other protected characteristics are protected by law, and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The Atlantic Council believes that equity and inclusion amongst our team members are critical to our success as a global organization, and seeks to recruit, develop, and advance the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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