The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on today's big challenges - and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our home town and the majority of our staff located in Washington, DC, our US and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding. Senior Director, Safety and Justice, State Government Location US-DC-Washington Posted Date 3 weeks ago(3/20/2019 5:24 PM) Job ID 2019-5861 Department Program-Government Performance Company The Pew Charitable Trusts Overview The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on today's big challenges - and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our home town and the majority of our staff located in Washington, DC, our US and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding. Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our philanthropic mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation. The Government Performance Portfolio within Program Government performance, one of the five program portfolios at The Pew Charitable Trusts, identifies and advances effective policy approaches that improve policy at all levels of government. The portfolio's project teams conduct research on emerging topics, develop data-driven reports, and highlight innovative approaches to addressing complex problems. Initiatives currently focus on three key areas for federal, state, and local governments: (1) management and budget; (2) health and human services; and (3) safety and justice. GP utilizes the basic tools required to explore and advance effective policies, regardless of the issue: credible, timely, and user-friendly research; assessments of public support for change; strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public; the capacity to bring together diverse perspectives and find common ground; and the ability to identify and apply approaches that have proven successful elsewhere. The GP portfolio is led by the vice president and head of government performance, with support from a vice president and senior directors who provide oversight over select projects and functions within the portfolio. Position Overview The senior director oversees three current projects: civil legal system modernization, public safety performance, and dental health. Each of these conducts data analysis and produces research to inform critical policy debates, provides technical assistance, and manages advocacy campaigns that deliver meaningful policy reforms, and considers how technology can be brought to bear on particular public policy challenges. Together, the combined budget of these projects exceeds $15 million annually and encompass approximately 50 staff. In addition to overseeing these projects, the senior director draws on his/her understanding of federal, state, and local government strategy and practice and experience in a range of domestic policy areas to partner with the vice president and the other senior directors to set overarching strategy for the portfolio, generate new project ideas, and collaborate with program colleagues to plan for how to operationalize new initiatives. The senior director, based in Pew's Washington, DC, office, reports to the vice president and head of government performance. Responsibilities * Provide strategic guidance to position the leaders of the three teams to realize the project objectives, build cohesive teams, and ensure professional development and mentoring of staff. * Strategize full life-cycle of project initiatives including standing up new ones, providing leadership and direction through different phases, and leading planning for wind down, hand-off or closeout of projects. * Partner with the Government Performance leadership team to plan, develop, and execute a strategic vision for Pew's relationship with state and local government. * Collaborate with leaders in Government Performance and the program strategy team on the development of materials for the board of directors. * Work with project directors to build and maintain a culture of excellence and accountability, establish positive and productive teamwork, effectively manage and coach individual staff, provide appropriate opportunities for professional development and acculturate them to Pew. * Oversee operational aspects of the portfolio and ensure that program staff are complying with institutional policies and procedures. Ensure appropriate staff receive lobby training and teams have sufficient systems in place to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local lobbying and ethics laws. * Engage with operations counterparts to review program's role in existing processes and identify opportunities to further enhance systems and streamline protocols. * Review funding proposals and reports, job descriptions, staff promotion and award nominations, news releases, media statements, publications, and other work products generated by staff. Approve project letters of agreement, per the delegation of authority policy, and review other project contracts prior to approval by vice president. * Partner with vice president and head of government performance and Pew's philanthropic partnerships group to cultivate relationships with potential donors (ie, both foundations and individuals) for the purpose of securing financial resources needed to achieve program objectives. * Develop and maintain partnerships with associations of government officials, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other key individuals and institutions. * Participate on program's management team. * Work with vice president and head of the government performance and the government performance portfolio leadership team, on strategic-planning efforts for the portfolio. * Contribute to and participate in tasks of the program department as assigned and participate in Pew-wide projects as requested. Requirements * Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field, such as public policy or law, preferred. * Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in related field, with responsibility for strategic planning, idea development, project management, and a sophisticated understanding of the formulation of policy is required. * Minimum of 8 years of experience managing and developing public policy campaigns and talented advocacy and policy teams, including direct supervisory experience managing performance management processes for direct reports, providing career development advice and counsel for direct reports, and oversight of these responsibilities for their teams. * Prior to commencing employment with Pew, candidates for this position who were registered to lobby in any jurisdiction must certify termination of previous registration(s) and provide copies of termination notices with said jurisdiction(s) to Pew. * Experience running multiple projects and programs concurrently preferred. * A strong results orientation, with a track record of solving problems creatively. * Media-savvy and politically astute. * Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills. * Strong interpersonal skills; an excellent listener who has the ability to work productively and diplomatically with a wide array of people and institutions. * Persuasive and effective at "selling" ideas and gaining support and commitment for initiatives from individuals and organizations capable of providing financial support for Pew projects. * Excellent time- and project-management skills. Highly flexible, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details and identify resources for projects. * The ability to make decisions after contemplating various courses of action, justify recommendations, and to be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners. * Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of issues and means to address them. Strong oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills such that complex ideas, thoughts and concepts are clearly articulated for a general audience. Clear, effective writing style. * Strong operational management acumen. Ability to analyze budgetary information, assess organizational needs and problem solve within a large institution. * Ability to fit into the creative, fast-paced, and highly professional corporate culture of Pew, which emphasizes excellence, collegiality, and teamwork. Travel Occasional domestic travel to develop and manage partnerships, attend conferences and meetings, and perform other business. Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance. The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. * Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field, such as public policy or law, preferred. * Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in related field, with responsibility for strategic planning, idea development, project management, and a sophisticated understanding of the formulation of policy is required. * Minimum of 8 years of experience managing and developing public policy campaigns and talented advocacy and policy teams, including direct supervisory experience managing performance management processes for direct reports, providing career development advice and counsel for direct reports, and oversight of these responsibilities for their teams. * Prior to commencing employment with Pew, candidates for this position who were registered to lobby in any jurisdiction must certify termination of previous registration(s) and provide copies of termination notices with said jurisdiction(s) to Pew. * Experience running multiple projects and programs concurrently preferred. * A strong results orientation, with a track record of solving problems creatively. * Media-savvy and politically astute. * Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills. * Strong interpersonal skills; an excellent listener who has the ability to work productively and diplomatically with a wide array of people and institutions. * Persuasive and effective at "selling" ideas and gaining support and commitment for initiatives from individuals and organizations capable of providing financial support for Pew projects. * Excellent time- and project-management skills. Highly flexible, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details and identify resources for projects. * The ability to make decisions after contemplating various courses of action, justify recommendations, and to be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners. * Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of issues and means to address them. Strong oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills such that complex ideas, thoughts and concepts are clearly articulated for a general audience. Clear, effective writing style. * Strong operational management acumen. Ability to analyze budgetary information, assess organizational needs and problem solve within a large institution. * Ability to fit into the creative, fast-paced, and highly professional corporate culture of Pew, which emphasizes excellence, collegiality, and teamwork. Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our philanthropic mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation., We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.