Director - Electronics Hardware
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Policy Director
Northeastern University College of Engineering
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts
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💰 $75,210 - $106,230 per year
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Lead development of evidence-based policy frameworks addressing technology and democracy challenges.
- Analyze emerging threats to electoral integrity and platform governance, and synthesize Institute research into actionable policy recommendations for government decision-makers.
- Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, regulatory agencies, and election officials while advocating for research-backed policies through hearings, regulatory proceedings, and multi-stakeholder forums.
- Translate academic research into accessible policy briefs, white papers, and testimony for policymakers, journalists, and civic organizations.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, international democracy groups, and technology companies while organizing multi-stakeholder convenings and leading coalitions to defend democratic institutions online.
- Work closely with the Institute’s affiliated faculty, the larger Northeastern University body, and external stakeholders to determine and direct long-term policy goals.
- Prepare communications and publications from the Institute and collaborate with the Institute’s Dublin coalition.
Requirements
- Master's degree required in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years administrative and leadership experience with a deep knowledge of internet governance frameworks and election administration processes required.
- Ability to think strategically about long-term goals on a day-to-day basis.
- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders, including federal or state policymakers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of skill in strategic planning and policy research required.
