Project Director

Freedman Consulting, LLC – Project Director, Technology Policy

Freedman Consulting, LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm, seeks a Project Director to support the firm’s technology policy practice area and related client efforts. The Project Director will conduct and direct client projects that include strategic advising and planning, policy development and analysis, coalition support, and client management.

The Project Director will lead a portfolio of projects featuring a wide variety of technology policy and related issues, potentially including artificial intelligence, platform regulation, competition, disinformation, the intersection of technology and disability, spyware, emerging technology policy issues, and more. The Project Director will join a growing team of almost 50 staff members working at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, and politics.

Firm Overview

Freedman Consulting, LLC, offers strategic consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading philanthropic institutions. Our work includes:

• Strategic planning and issue landscaping for major foundations
• Campaign advising and coordination for coalitions
• Policy development for advocacy and political campaigns

Our expertise spans topics including public-private partnerships, economic mobility, criminal justice reform, and technology policy.

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Director will advance technology policy-focused work streams and develop deliverables with minimal oversight. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and driving project strategies and work plans for large-scale client projects
• Managing and supervising teams of associate-level staff and directing overall work planning and day-to-day tasks
• Providing strategic guidance and thought leadership to clients, Vice Presidents, and teams
• Directing client interactions, including facilitating meetings, calls, and presentations
• Conceptualizing, drafting, and editing a variety of client-facing materials, including large-scale reports, presentation decks, memos, and briefs
• Contributing to business planning and new business development, particularly within the tech policy portfolio
• Supporting the professional development of firm staff through team leadership and mentorship

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 7–10 years of policy, legislative, advocacy, consulting, communications, or research experience (with preference given to expertise in technology policy)
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving acumen and demonstrated management capabilities
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills
• The ability to think critically and strategically about complex policy issues
• Resourcefulness in navigating ambiguity and obstacles
• Flexibility in responding to changing circumstances
• Skill in distilling complex information into clear, actionable insights

Compensation and Benefits

• Full salary range: $115,000 to $130,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401(k) profit sharing, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

Starting salary is determined based on knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to the Director of Talent Acquisition. Applicants should use this link to apply for the job.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Freedman Consulting does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Accessibility and Hybrid Work

Freedman Consulting is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

All Washington, DC-based employees follow a hybrid work policy, with flexibility in remote and in-office collaboration.