Partnerships Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of research collaborations and agreements with scientific institutions.

• Establish organizational partnerships to enhance research influence.

• Identify and seek strategic partnership opportunities that align with DSRI’s mission, programs, technical strengths, and priorities in AI and digital safety research.

• Nurture and manage relationships with academic and nonprofit research entities, government bodies, foundations, professional associations, and industry partners.

• Formulate and execute partnership strategies that enhance research impact, technical collaboration, visibility, and funding prospects.

• Work collaboratively with research and engineering leaders as well as Legal, Grants and Contracts, Finance, Communications, and various other departments.

• Create and coordinate concept notes, proposals, scopes of work, research collaboration summaries, briefings, reports, memoranda of understanding, and partnership agreements.

• Simplify complex AI and digital safety topics into clear, audience-tailored content.

• Monitor partner interactions, commitments, deliverables, risks, outcomes, and performance metrics.

• Provide regular updates and recommendations to DSRI leadership.

• Represent DSRI at conferences, workshops, technical exchanges, and partnership discussions.

• Stay updated on AI and digital safety research, academic and government collaborations, philanthropic efforts, and public-private partnerships.

• Lead or contribute to DSRI, cross-functional, and ULRI-wide initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science, data science, cybersecurity, public policy, communications, business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be accepted.

• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in research partnerships, external relations, technical communications, research development, business development, or a similar role.

• Proficient understanding of artificial intelligence, software, cybersecurity, data science, digital safety, or related research areas.

• Experience collaborating with professional organizations, research institutions, government entities, and/or academic bodies.

• Exceptional technical writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven experience in preparing proposals, research summaries, reports, briefings, agreements, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Capacity to build trust, manage expectations, and maintain relationships across research, government, nonprofit, and industry sectors.

• Skill in developing and implementing partnership strategies that support long-term organizational objectives.

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities; ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience working across various departments and teams.

• Resourceful and proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges and managing complex partnerships.

• Strong interest in and commitment to the organization's mission and research impact.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus compensation.

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) matching up to 5% of eligible pay.

• Additional 4% retirement savings contribution after one year of continuous employment.

• Flexible working arrangements may be possible, depending on the role.

• Paid vacation days.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.