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Council on Competitiveness · 16 hours ago

Senior Director, Programs and Digital Operations

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The Council on Competitiveness is seeking a Senior Director of Programs and Digital Operations to lead the development and delivery of flagship programs and oversee digital platforms. This role involves program leadership, policy analysis, research, and managing communications with Council Members and external partners.

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Responsibilities

Draft original, high-impact reports and policy analyses across Council programs, including — but not limited to — science, technology, and innovation policy; emerging economic sectors such as the bioeconomy, energy, and manufacturing; and the evolving landscape of education and workforce development

Conduct background research and analysis in support of Council initiatives, convenings, and thought leadership

Translate discussions among Members, policymakers, and experts into clear, written products that reflect the Council’s voice and priorities

Draft and edit substantive written outputs, including convening summaries, Council Insights, executive speeches, program updates, web and social content, and other research-informed content

Prepare and manage targeted email communications to Members, contributors, and partners

Draft and produce a monthly newsletter and other thought leadership content, distributing to the Council community using Constant Contact

Support consistent LinkedIn posting to highlight Council research, convenings, and leadership

Support the management of initiative steering committees and working groups

Manage timelines, agendas, materials, and communications to keep initiatives on track and aligned with Council priorities

Provide flexible programmatic and operational support as initiatives evolve

Provide programmatic and operational management for Competitiveness Conversations, CTO dialogues, the National Competitiveness Forum, and other Council convenings (virtual and in-person)

Work with internal teams, Members, and partners to co-develop agendas, identify and prepare speakers, and support speaker outreach and preparation

Ensure effective execution and communications before, during, and after convenings

Build and maintain report and initiative webpages

Update the website with substantive content, including reports, Council Insights, Fellows’ and member articles, and related thought leadership

Manage member status updates on the website, and support member tracking in the Council’s database

Qualification

ResearchPolicy AnalysisProgram LeadershipCommunicationsDigital Tools ProficiencyEconomic Policy KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

Significant experience in research, writing, program leadership, and/or communications — ideally within a policy, nonprofit, think tank, academic, or membership organization

Demonstrated ability to research complex topics, synthesize insights, and produce clear, compelling content for senior audiences

Familiarity with key economic and innovation-related data sources (e.g., Census, BLS, BEA, NSF, OECD, World Bank, IMF)

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with keen editorial judgment and meticulous attention to detail, capable of crafting and delivering compelling messages to senior national and global leaders

Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently

Comfortable using digital tools, including CMS platforms, email marketing systems (e.g., Constant Contact), CRM software (e.g., Zoho), and LinkedIn, with demonstrated proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new platforms as needed

Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, Council Members, external partners, and diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Interest in innovation, competitiveness, technology, and economic policy strongly preferred

Company

Council on Competitiveness

The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan leadership organization of corporate CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national laboratory directors committed to enhancing U.S.

Founded in 1986