AI/Bio Research Project Manager, Operations (Term)

Washington, DC (DC Metro Area), US💼 Full-time💰 $102,800–$102,800🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage people operations, team leadership, and project management for a high-priority AI and biotechnology research center.

Role type

Senior Operations Manager (People & Research)

Builds

Operational processes, team environments, and cross-functional initiatives for AI/Bio policy research

Domain

National security, AI policy, biotechnology policy

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Team management (2-3+ people), project management, process improvement, cross-functional partnership, complex system navigation, diplomatic communication, judgment under pressure

Preferred skills

AI security background, national security background, biosecurity background, self-directed process identification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage center people support processes for hires and exits; manage team members on fellowships and deployments; lead project management for performance review cycles; oversee management of satellite offices; mentor junior operations staff; partner on sensitive confidential matters; provide operations support across finance, procurement, events, and communications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people-leadership responsibilities

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