Director, US Online Violence Prevention & Safety Practice

The Director, U.S. Violence Prevention & Safety Practice is the senior leader accountable for the performance, expansion, and external standing of Moonshot’s U.S. portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director leads all U.S. project delivery for the online violence prevention and safety practices and sets the strategic and operational direction of these practices. They establish and enforce a high bar for excellence - ensuring that Moonshot’s programs deliver measurable impact, meet contractual and financial commitments, operate with rigor and discipline, and consistently position the organization for renewal and sustained growth.

In addition to portfolio oversight, the Director will strengthen and formalize delivery standards across the U.S. This includes codifying existing best practices, implementing consistent project management systems, training managers on shared expectations, and driving continuous improvement in operational performance. The Director will build the infrastructure necessary to support disciplined, scalable growth.

In parallel, the Director drives revenue expansion for the U.S. practice. This includes originating and shaping new opportunities, cultivating senior-level relationships across the homeland security and violence prevention ecosystem, representing Moonshot in public and professional forums, and converting practitioner credibility into awarded work.

The ideal candidate brings substantial, hands-on experience within homeland security, counterterrorism, public safety, or violence prevention environments, as well as significant experience within a consulting or professional services firm serving government clients. They have a demonstrated understanding of how high-performing firms standardize delivery, manage contracts, and maintain client relationships at scale.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Portfolio Performance & Delivery Excellence

• Lead and oversee all U.S. projects within the online Violence Prevention & Safety practices.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain accountability for measurable impact, contractual performance, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for client concerns, mitigating risk before issues reach executive leadership.
• Establish and enforce consistent performance expectations across projects and teams.
• Monitor renewal readiness and ensure each engagement strengthens Moonshot’s long-term position.

2. Practice Standardization & Operational Infrastructure

• Codify and formalize delivery standards across the U.S. portfolio.
• Implement consistent project management methodologies, reporting structures, and quality control mechanisms.
• Strengthen contract compliance monitoring and financial discipline across engagements.
• Train senior managers and project leaders on shared delivery standards and expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Build durable infrastructure that reduces variability in execution and enables scalable growth.

3. Financial & Contractual Stewardship

• Oversee budget management and margin performance across the U.S. portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and reporting obligations.
• Align staffing models and resource allocation with revenue forecasts and delivery demands.
• Partner with internal finance and operations teams to maintain disciplined financial oversight.

4. Business Development & Revenue Expansion

• Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer and founders to drive growth of the U.S. practice.
• Originate and shape new opportunities within state, local, and federal markets.
• Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships across the homeland security and violence prevention ecosystem.
• Contribute to capture strategy, proposal development, and competitive positioning.
• Represent Moonshot at conferences, client meetings, and professional forums to strengthen market presence.
• Convert practitioner credibility and trusted relationships into awarded contracts.

5. Practice Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise senior managers overseeing U.S. engagements and ensure clear accountability structures.
• Build leadership capacity within the practice through mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
• Clarify roles, escalation pathways, and decision rights within the U.S. portfolio.
• Foster a culture of operational rigor, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
• Align delivery capacity with strategic growth priorities set by the Chief Strategy Officer.

Requirements

Essential:

• 15+ years of professional experience within homeland security, counterterrorism, public safety, violence prevention, or closely related fields.
• Significant experience within a consulting or professional services firm serving government clients, with direct exposure to structured delivery models, contract management, and client engagement at scale.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing multi-project portfolios and managing senior managers or team leads within a government-facing environment.
• Proven ability to establish, implement, and enforce delivery standards, project management systems, and quality control processes.
• Experience managing government contracts, including performance monitoring, reporting requirements, and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated success contributing to revenue growth through opportunity shaping, client relationship development, and competitive proposal support.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to represent the organization credibly with senior agency officials and professional audiences.
• Willingness to travel approximately for client engagement, relationship development, and public representation.
• Candidates will be expected to undertake any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clients.
• In addition, we require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in the US. Candidates will be expected to undertake and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per clients' needs.

Benefits

• 15 days paid vacation leave, plus Federal holidays and 1 day additional paid leave for Native American Heritage Day.
• Flexible public holiday policy with the option to work federal holidays in exchange for a day off at another time.
• Full private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• 24/7 access to free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 3% matched 401k contributions.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leave.
• All permanent employees are granted share options upon employment.

Salary: $145,000 - $190,000 (depending on skills and experience).