Senior Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities Evaluation (ACE), TASP Center

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Senior Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities Evaluation (ACE), TASP Center   

RAND’s Technology and Security Policy Center (TASP) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager.  This role will support The AI Capabilities Evaluation (ACE) team at RAND analyzing the capabilities of frontier AI systems in diverse fields. Researchers from nonpartisan, nonprofit RAND and METR, an AI evaluation research nonprofit, will each contribute to the project, building on their collective expertise in misuse risk and AI system autonomy, respectively. The project will focus on developing cutting-edge science, methodology, and tools to evaluate how risks from AI systems might manifest, and conducting predeployment evaluations of each new generation of frontier AI systems. The TASP center is at the forefront of analyzing the impact of high-consequence, dual-use technologies—such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology—on global competition and security. TASP is dedicated to developing policy and technological solutions to enhance the competitiveness and security of the United States, its allies and partners, and the world.   

Responsibilities Include  

• Strategic Operations Management: Lead the operational planning and execution of the ACE project. Manage budgets and timelines to ensure the project is on track.  

• Recruiting and Staffing: Coordinate with TASP directors, project leaders and GRT to help staff and budget ACE project.  

• Communications and Publications: Work with the ACE project leaders to complete and track products and publications through the QA and publications process.  

• Event and Workshop Management: Develop and execute ACE project events, working closely with RAND facilities and support personnel.  

• Initiate and track subcontracts, independent service agreements, supplier service agreements, and purchase orders.   

Qualifications  

• Demonstrated ability to work with and create teams including both junior and senior members.  

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures.  

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement strategic operational improvements.  

• Strong leadership qualities, including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to develop diverse teams and foster an inclusive work environment.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.  

Education  

Minimum: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.   

Experience  

8 years minimum, 10 years preferred.   

Security Clearance  

US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. Ability to obtain clearance is not required but preferred. 

Location  

Washington DC (preferred), Pittsburgh, PA; Santa Monica, CA, or Boston, MA. While a hybrid/flex work arrangement is preferred, fully remote work may be considered within the United States.   

Salary range: $100,100 - $179,700

Project Manager III  $100,100-$152,400   

Project Manager IV  $117,700-$179,700   

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet