Project Director

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

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

We focus on topics such as:

• Public-private partnerships
• Economic mobility
• Criminal justice reform
• Technology policy

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Director will be expected to 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 material, such as reports, presentation decks, memos, and briefs
• Contributing to business planning and development, particularly within the tech policy portfolio
• Supporting the professional development of firm staff through leadership and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• 7-10 years of experience in policy, legislative, advocacy, consulting, communications, or research
• Expertise in technology policy topics preferred
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated management capabilities
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 to $130,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • 401k profit-sharing plan
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on performance

The starting salary is determined based on knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity considerations, and budget availability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample

Applicants should use this link to apply for the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freedman Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We do not discriminate based on:

• Race
• Religion
• Sex
• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Disability
• National origin
• Veteran status

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Freedman Consulting, LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

If you need accommodations during the application process, contact:
Director of Talent Acquisition – [email protected]

Work Policy

• Hybrid work model (remote & in-office)
• No mandatory in-office requirements
• In-office work is encouraged when beneficial for client, project, or team needs