TheSeniorProgramManagermanagesprograms,translatingpolicyideasintoactionableprojects.Theymusthavesupervisoryexperience,adeptprogram

managementskills,andtheabilitytomanageresourcesandbudgetseffectively.Excellentcommunicationskillsarecrucialforinteractingwithexpertsacrossacademic,non-profit,industry,andgovernmentsectors.

Programming includes, but is not limited to:

• U.S. Department of State and other activities advancing nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation through technical capacity-building support to newcomer nuclear energy countries and current nuclear energy countries (see )
• U.S. Department of State and foreign government-supported activities to promote international dialogue on the peaceful uses of nuclear technology between the development community, corporations, and the public sector (see and

TheSeniorProgramManager,underthesupervisionoftheDirectorofthe ISN Mission Area,overseesthedevelopmentandexecutionofsolutionsinthisarea.Thisinvolvesmanagingstakeholderandfunderinteractions,aswellasthetechnical,

humanresource,financial,andadministrativeaspectsoftheprogramportfolio.TherolerequiresbothtechnicalexpertiseandentrepreneurialleadershiptoensurealignmentwithCRDFGlobalandfunderobjectives,whilefosteringcreativityandrelevanceinprogramdevelopmentandimplementation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages a complex program portfolio 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 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 policies
• Coordinates communication with funders, internal and external clients, 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
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in related field
• 8+ years of work experience in a nuclear technology 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 objectives and 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 25%
• U.S. work authorization
• Must be eligible to obtain security clearance

Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $97,760 to $130,000. 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; unlimited paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and an in-network deductible reimbursement through the Difference Card that pays up to $10,000 depending on level of coverage.

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.