Senior Research Program Manager

The Hoover Institution’s Bio-Strategies and Leadership (BSL)Program, based at Stanford University, is seeking highly motivated Senior Research Program Manager to join our team.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration 

About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution:  The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs. 

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I.  The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history.  Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. 

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.
JOB PURPOSE: 

Bio-Strategies and Leadership (BSL) is a new Hoover program operating at the intersection of emerging biotechnologies, national security, economic opportunity, political theory, democracy, and freedom. We are seeking operationally-minded individuals to support practitioners, policy makers, and scholars in charting and navigating the complexities of increasingly biotic futures. The Senior Research Program Manager role requires the drive, organizational skills, and charisma to develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the BSL program portfolio. The role works under the general direction of joint senior faculty at Stanford/Hoover and includes managing the operations and projects of the BSL Working Group, enabling and managing research teams, and leading cross-University and external engagement and activities. The role also involves participation in program strategy development, long-range planning, and partnership development. Candidates should have a strong background in program management within industry or government. Ideal candidates should be “bio-literate” although primary expertise in other adjacent domains (e.g., political science, economics, law, etc) are most welcome if accompanied by an eagerness to learn. Since the program is in its ramp-up stage candidates should enjoy a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and results-focused work environment; the position favors applicants who are accountable, proactive, and team oriented.

CORE DUTIES*: 

• Develop and manage programs by conducting research-related activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research, collaboration.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, written manuscripts and presentations for public, policy maker, and diverse leadership audiences, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
  • Recruit, coach, manage and mentor program staff of research assistants.
    

* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 • Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

·       Knowledge of (some or all) history of technology, national security, network strategy, realities of the legislative and executive branches, biotechnology (broadly), synthetic biology (specifically), and diplomacy

·       Capable of managing, completing, and shipping complex and high-consequence projects and work products on time.

·       Able to support or represent lead faculty in meetings, briefings, hearings, or discussions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

 • Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

 • May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May be asked to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Occasional overnight travel.

The expected pay range for this position is $76,000 - $139,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.