KAP 2026-2027 - American Governance Program Manager - Foundation for American Innovation

Stand Together•Washington, DC

1d•$75,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundation for American Innovation (FAI) is seeking a program manager to join the American Governance team. This role reports to the director of American Governance and will collaborate with the director and scholars to develop policy products, manage partner relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure the team's operational efficiency. The program manager will be a key contributor to the team's success, providing accountability and expertise. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Proactive: Ability to identify necessary next steps and execute them without direct instruction.
Project prioritization aligned with broader goals.
Ability to scope projects tightly and keep them on schedule.
Comfortable pushing back on poorly defined or low-value work.
Collaborative: Ability to integrate within a team and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
Clear and responsive communication skills.
Strong writing skills.
Proven record of making others more effective.
Detail-oriented: Ability to notice opportunities and errors and identify areas for improvement.
Understanding of the team's policy priorities, relationships, and deliverables.
Situationally Aware: Working knowledge of Washington, DC, and the policy-making process.
Awareness of main factions and schools of thought in major policy debates.
Eagerness to learn about policy issues and follow discussions in DC and the tech industry.
Enthusiasm for FAI's mission of aligning technology with human ends to forge a more perfect union between innovation and the American republic.
Enthusiasm for the American Governance team's role in FAI's mission.
Resume and cover letter detailing how the role was found, interest in the role, salary expectations, and availability.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in specific policy issues is not required, but eagerness to learn is.
Experience in the technology industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee project development and implementation within the American Governance team.
Facilitate new external relationships and strengthen existing ones.
Provide general oversight and support for the team's goals.
Track team progress on multiple projects of varying durations and intensity.
Ensure clarity and accountability among team members, verifying responsibilities are carried out and deadlines are met.
Act as the primary liaison between the American Governance team and other FAI departments (Growth, Operations, External Relations).
Support fundraising efforts by working with the Growth department.
Facilitate team budgeting and administrative compliance with the Operations department.
Promote the team's work and plan events with the External Relations department.
Support external relationships with policymakers, donors, and coalition partners.
Manage meeting preparation, follow-ups, and CRM data for external relationships.
Ensure grant deliverables are met on time.
Assist in measuring and communicating the impact of the team's work.