Director, Cybersecurity Programs

About this role The Director, Cybersecurity Programs will manage and grow a portfolio of multi-stakeholder convenings, projects, and relationships around cybersecurity policy, both domestically and globally, under the supervision of the Senior Director, Cybersecurity Programs. The Director, Cybersecurity Programs will interact externally with key cross‑sector stakeholders, partners, and funders, as well as collaborate closely with colleagues across Aspen Digital, and represent Aspen Digital’s cyber program internally and externally as requested. The position will require travel nationally and internationally. The salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000. This is a Washington, D.C., based position, and employees are expected to work in person at the office approximately two days a week. What you will do Build, maintain, grow, and steward productive relationships with high level stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society, in furtherance of the program’s mission to drive informed, effective, and equitable cyber public policy decision‑making. Solicit input from a broad range of stakeholders including institutional leaders, partner organizations, internal colleagues, and funders to inform priority cyber public policy matters and distribute information to key stakeholders. Create agendas, curate themes, recruit, brief and coordinate speakers from government, industry, academia, and civil society. Help manage, facilitate, and lead multiple high‑level meetings and roundtables, especially the U.S. and Global Cybersecurity Group meetings, and the annual Aspen Cyber Summit. Substitute for the Senior Director and represent the Cybersecurity Program externally at conferences and industry events as requested. Collaborate with the Senior Director and other leaders across Aspen Digital to develop high‑quality programming, research, and tools that are responsive to the greatest needs in the field. Assist in the program’s communications strategy to raise the public profile of the program, including the cultivation of media relationships and participation in thought‑leadership opportunities. Identify and recruit new members of the Aspen Cybersecurity Groups in agreement with the Senior Director. Take on project management responsibilities, including execution, coordination, managing deadlines, overseeing work plans and event budgets, and other tasks as needed. Help develop, engage, and steward existing and prospective funders from across the private sector and philanthropy. What you will need to thrive Have 10+ years of relevant experience in the cybersecurity and / or technology field, with a track record of success performing in demanding environments that require strategic planning and execution, stakeholder engagement, and leadership in a team context. Have relevant subject matter knowledge and networks. Excellent ability to build relationships with stakeholders and lead and manage client relations. Extremely strong speaking, writing and editing skills, including a track record of effective communication that can engage audiences from public, private, and non‑profit sectors. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking. Excellent program management and execution skills to plan, organize, and follow through with a variety of internal and external constituencies. Entrepreneurial acumen and drive, and respond to opportunities to strengthen and/or course‑correct a program plan. Ability to manage multiple tasks without losing attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work with diverse audiences. Extremely collaborative, friendly, curious, and with collegial spirit. Enjoy working in a team context, with excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to learn. To apply Please complete an application, including a cover letter, by May 30th, 2026. Additional information The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. Equal Opportunity Employer The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Legal accommodations If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Aspen Institute