At C4ADS, we are pushing the bounds of what is possible with publicly available data and cutting-edge technology in pursuit of impact on a range of national-security and threat-finance related topics worldwide. As the Program Director of the Conflict Affected States program, you will be responsible for expanding and elevating the analysis of the Conflict Affected States program while managing a team of exceptional analysts. From supply chain analysis related to the Russia-Ukraine war to disrupting arms trafficking in Latin America and beyond, the Program Director has a dynamic portfolio that requires strong organizational and leadership skills and a proven ability to nurture and cultivate the analytic skills of a highly-motivated workforce.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a team of analysts working on a variety of projects across the Conflict Affected States program to include regions of global instability such as Sudan and the broader Horn of Africa, Russia-Ukraine, and parts of the Western Hemisphere.
• Manage the quality and pace of analytical production across all projects within the program
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements to improve project tracking, analyst management and organization, project reporting, and the tracking of metrics
• Maintain and improve analytical standards
• Explore and integrate new analytical techniques to elevate the work of the program and the organization
• Update analytical infrastructure and methods to keep us on the cutting edge of analysis
• Drive business development by liaising with external funders and research partners
• Work in close coordination with Chief Operating Officer, Director of Analysis, Director of Finance, and Chief of People to manage the analytical production and the administrative aspects of the program

What We're Looking For:

• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience with analysis, particularly open source/publicly available information analysis, including the following:
• Experience writing for a diverse group of interested parties
• Strong editing skills
• Ability to brief at a high level
• Knowledge of and experience with multiple types of analysis and sources of information
• Experience managing diverse teams and competing deadlines
• Ability to balance and prioritize varied tasks
• Creativity, passion, and initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit

How We'll Reward You:

• $115,000 salary
• Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and covered dependents
• Unlimited vacation time, with a required minimum of 10 days per year
• 401(k) program with 4% matching for both traditional and Roth options
• A $4,500 education stipend for continuing growth
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child
• Life & disability insurance fully covered
• Access to a pre-tax, flexible spending account (FSA)
• SmartBenefits for pre-tax deposits on SmartTrip cards
• A passionate team that values hard work and is serious about building and maintaining a great culture