Senior Program Manager, Nuclear Technologies

Job Description

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing CRDF Global activity on one or more significant programs, has supervisory experience as well as program or project management experience, and experience managing high-impact activities. The Senior Program Manager will translate conceptual policy ideas into actionable programs and projects, which includes work plan, resource and budget management. The ability to communicate effectively and to interact with subject matter experts in the field in academic, non-profit, industry and government sectors is essential to successful performance.

Programming includes, but is not limited to:

• U.S. Department of State and foreign government-supported activities on advancing international nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation through technical capacity-building support to potential nuclear energy newcomer countries and current nuclear energy countries that are considering advanced reactor designs to meet their clean energy needs
• U.S. Department of State and foreign government-supported activities on international dialogue on the peaceful uses of nuclear technology (the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses - SDPU), which brings key individuals and organizations from the development community, corporations, and the public sector in developing countries to address systemic development issues and challenges and opportunities related to nuclear technology.
• Relevant programming information can also be found at the links below:

https://www.state.gov/program-to-create-pathways-to-safe-and-secure-nuclear-energy-included-in-biden-harris-administrations-bold-plans-to-address-the-climate-crisis/

https://sustaineddialogue.com/

https://www.state.gov/united-states-awards-3-9-million-to-establish-a-sustained-dialogue-on-the-peaceful-uses-of-nuclear-science-and-technologies/

Under the supervision of the Director of Nonproliferation and Counterproliferation Programs in the Security Assistance Mission Area, the Senior Program Manager will manage the development and implementation of solutions in this space, including stakeholder and funder interaction and the technical, human resource, financial, and administrative aspects of the program portfolio to ensure that creative and relevant programs are developed, and implemented a manner consistent with CRDF Global and funder objectives.

An entrepreneurial mindset is essential, as both technical expertise and managerial leadership are required to design the program, oversee execution, follow up on outcomes and recommendations of participants and partners, and forge new relationships with members of the regulatory, scientific and development community.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages a complex program portfolio with multiple programs with total value exceeding $10M annual revenue, including program planning, budgeting, funder reporting, and implementing a monitoring and evaluation plan
• Shapes the direction and functioning of new programs by developing new programming concepts to support safe and secure nuclear energy adoption and nonproliferation objectives globally; includes proposal writing and proposal budgeting tasks
• Manages a high performance, matrixed and geographically dispersed team; supervises and develops direct reports and team members; oversees the recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes of staff; establishes work and development goals with staff; provides feedback on performance standards; ensures staff are compliant with CRDF Global policy
• Coordinates communication with funders, internal and external clients, and CRDF Global Board members and senior management
• Conducts stakeholder engagement and networking with external subject matter experts from the regulatory, development, academic and industry communities
• Represents CRDF Global at external events such as scientific and business conferences, including leading delegations and makes presentations to educate others about programs; remains current on relevant program topics
• Oversees development of annual program plans and project plans in relation to the stated goals and contractual responsibilities
• Advises program managers, project managers and funder representatives on programmatic and technical issues
• Provides input on CRDF Global annual budget. Supports other programs and staff as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in related field, Ph.D. degree preferred
• 8+ years of work experience in a nuclear technology or nuclear policy field
• 5+ years of supervisory or team management experience
• Strong conceptual skills combined with the ability to take ambitious ideas and to break them into manageable, specific sets of objectives in order to plan and successfully implement creative, ambitious new projects
• Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds at all levels within their organizations
• Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Experience in budget development and financial management and reporting
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally and domestically depending on program up to 20%
• U.S. work authorization
• Must be eligible to obtain security clearance

Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $97,760 to $146,640. The determination of salaries in this job classification depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and more.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status. All positions require US work authorization and CRDF Global does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Unless otherwise stated, all positions are based in our Arlington, Virginia location. We work in a hybrid environment that provides employees a weekly mix of in-office and remote work.

About the Organization

Established in 1995, CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes safety, security, and sustainability through international development and foreign assistance missions in over 120 countries. We are a recognized leader in strategic capacity building programs that combine technical expertise with flexible, locally driven solutions across the areas of CBRNE security and nonproliferation, global health, strategic trade controls, cybersecurity, innovation, and international professional exchanges.

We ensure mission success by tailoring responsive solutions drawing on our extensive regional and local knowledge of culture and geopolitical factors. Our regional offices in Arlington, VA; Kyiv, Ukraine; and Amman, Jordan provide invaluable local support to our ongoing operations and enhance our global reach