Senior Program Director (C02078)

Under the general guidance of the Executive Director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies in Washington, DC, the Senior Program Director / Senior Advisor will lead the development, fundraising, and implementation of major projects related to export controls, technology protection, nonproliferation, sanctions, strategic trade, and related national security issues. 

This position is expected to serve as a senior program leader within CNS and may manage a portfolio of federally funded projects involving multiple sponsors, international partners, and staff members. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with U.S. government agencies, foreign government counterparts, international organizations, industry representatives, and other stakeholders. 

The individual may supervise staff, consultants, interns, and project teams across multiple projects and programs. 

This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The approximate weekly working hours is 7.5. The minimum starting rate for the position is $63.13 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership and Fundraising
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of federally funded export control, sanctions, nonproliferation, technology protection, and strategic trade projects.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities from U.S. government agencies, foundations, international organizations, and other sponsors.
• Lead the drafting, review, and submission of grant proposals, concept notes, statements of work, budgets, and other fundraising materials.
• Serve as principal investigator, co-principal investigator, or senior advisor on major funded projects and programs.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with U.S. government agencies, including the Departments of State, Energy, Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, and other relevant entities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, universities, research institutes, and industry partners.
• Represent CNS at conferences, meetings, workshops, and other external engagements.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and visibility of CNS programs and activities.

Project Management and Implementation

• Oversee the implementation of complex domestic and international projects involving multiple staff, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, reporting requirements, and sponsor communications.
• Supervise and mentor project staff, research associates, consultants, and interns.
• Lead the development and delivery of workshops, training programs, conferences, tabletop exercises, and other outreach activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally, where required, to support project implementation, sponsor engagement, and relationship development.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, Middlebury policies, and other institutional requirements.
• Coordinate with CNS leadership and administrative staff regarding project staffing, budgeting, contracts, travel, and procurement.

Research and Subject Matter Expertise

• Conduct and oversee research on export controls, technology protection, sanctions, nonproliferation, strategic trade controls, counterproliferation finance, research security, or related national security topics.
• Draft and review reports, policy papers, training materials, presentations, and other written products.
• Provide substantive guidance to project teams regarding technical, legal, policy, and implementation issues related to export controls and technology protection.
• Monitor developments in export control regimes, sanctions policy, emerging technologies, research security, and related areas.
• Contribute to CNS publications, public outreach, and other efforts to enhance the visibility and reputation of CNS.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in international relations, public policy, political science, law, engineering, national security studies, or a related field.
• Significant experience in export controls, nonproliferation, sanctions, technology protection, research security, strategic trade controls, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience securing and managing federally funded projects and programs.
• Strong proposal writing, fundraising, and business development skills.
• Excellent project management, organizational, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.