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Director of Operations
Schmidt Ocean Institute
Operations
Arlington, VA, USA
USD 80k-120k / year
Posted on Nov 27, 2025
Founded by Dr. Eric Schmidt, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is a 501(c)3 private operating foundation tasked with making recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term global competitiveness for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies reshape our global strategic environment. The project is organized into three directorates - Global Partnerships, Technology Leadership, and AI Adoption. Each directorate will analyze AI and other emerging technologies, address how these technologies will reshape their field and produce detailed recommendations to ensure that America is organized to win the techno-economic competition.
SCSP offers a dynamic work environment, and each employee becomes an integral part of our fast-growing team. You will learn new tools and techniques while expanding your knowledge and skill set. This is an in-person position at our headquarters in Crystal City. Located in the National Landing business development district, a four-minute walk from Crystal City Metro on the blue/yellow lines.
Responsibilities:
- Thinks creatively and independently to identify, evaluate, and solve issues, providing solutions connected to Operations.
- Executes and manages delegated tasks from the Senior Director of Operations related to staff travel and event logistics.
- Creates and implements effective systems needed for successful Operation functions and utilizes company-wide software to manage processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Communicates and explains new policies, directives, and/or procedures to staff when directed by senior leadership.
- Coordinates regular interaction with the Operations team to ensure collaboration in establishing shared goals, determining priorities, and managing tasks.
- Determines deadlines, ensures deadlines are met, and takes action to assign projects and follow up as needed.
- Manages and ensures follow-up on email and correspondence on behalf of the Operations team, working closely with senior management to ensure SCSP’s objectives and goals are met.
- Coordinates directly with vendors and other outside organizations as needed to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.
- Effectively communicates with counterparts at the parent organization (Hillspire) on organizational processes.
- Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel out of the country.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields.
- At least five years of experience providing direct organizational and administrative leadership in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with strong initiative.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication.
- Effective and flexible team player.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and Zoom.
This is an exempt position.
80000 - 120000 USD a year