Senior Associate, Cybersecurity Programs

The Aspen Institute•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate is a core member of the Aspen Institute’s Cybersecurity Programs team, providing critical support for Cybersecurity Group and annual Cyber Summit program development, operations, and evolution. The role supports a portfolio of multi-stakeholder convenings, high-visibility projects, and relationships focused on domestic and global cybersecurity policy, helping Directors lead cybersecurity forums across the public-private ecosystem. The Senior Associate prepares meeting and briefing materials, coordinates meetings, supports event planning, and maintains group membership relationships. The role works closely under two Directors of Cyber Security Programs and requires managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Washington, D.C.; employees are expected to work in person at the office approximately two days a week. Occasional travel, including for in-person program convenings, is required.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, executive support, or operations.
Exceptional attention to detail, including consistent habits of double-checking work for accuracy; strength in planning, organizing, and following through on commitments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and stay on top of complex workflow details.
Strong time-management skills, ability to prioritize competing demands, and ability to work independently.
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities, modify plans, and get up to speed on new subject matter.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative approach.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including for in-person program convenings.
Comfort with Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Suite.
Interest in cybersecurity and technology policy issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit, policy, or mission-driven environment focused on cybersecurity or technology policy issues.
Experience with Jotform and AI tools.

Responsibilities

Support Directors in agenda creation, theme curation, and speaker recruitment for high-level meetings and roundtables.
Research, assemble, and distribute background materials for internal and external meetings.
Support the planning, administration, and logistics of virtual and in-person events, including liaising with external stakeholders and creating forms and tracking attendance and sponsorship agreements.
Use digital tools to create forms, surveys, and program materials.
Take notes in stakeholder meetings and disseminate follow-up materials.
Identify opportunities to improve program quality and efficiency and implement improvements as directed.
Track U.S. and Global Cybersecurity Group and Cyber Summit program updates across the Cybersecurity Programs portfolio; support tracking upcoming events, milestones, and impact metrics.
Assist with editing and brainstorming ideas for cyber policy thought leadership.
Lead speaker management for the Aspen Cyber Summit, serving as the daily point of contact and coordination lead for external stakeholders.
Support external coordination for stakeholders participating in the U.S. and Global Cybersecurity Groups.
Triage internal and external requests, route inquiries, and ensure timely, organized follow-up.
Collaborate with internal team members and external partners to manage timelines, meet project goals, and improve operational processes.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive materials and conversations.
Support ad hoc projects as needed.