Targeted Violence Research Project Manager

Moonshot believes that marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind targeted violence and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.

About the role:

Do you have a genuine interest in working for an organization tackling online harms - from targeted violence and human trafficking to gender-based violence and child online exploitation? Do you have experience working in this sector or related sectors and want to develop further?

Moonshot is looking for a Project Manager to join our team and support our research and analysis efforts related to targeted violence and other online harms. This role is ideal for someone with experience in managing programs or projects in the public safety, security, or research sectors.

In this role, you will help coordinate and manage a range of research and intelligence analysis activities focused on identifying emerging trends in targeted violence. You will oversee the execution of long-term research projects and the development of journal articles and public reports.

Moonshot’s offices are based in Washington, DC. We offer flexible work options, including hybrid and remote. Candidates from across the US will be considered. If based outside of Washington, DC, occasional travel to Washington, DC may be required.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading a project team conducting research into targeted violence-related threats in the United States. Specifically, exploring how we might be able to distinguish between online behavior demonstrating a belief that violence is justified or glorifying violence and mobilization behavior. Working with sub-contractors, including an academic institution, to coordinate data collection and research in support of the project, as well as collaboratively developing outputs such as peer-reviewed journal articles and briefings for the client and interested partners in the targeted violence prevention space.  
  • Leading a team to analyze various data sources, such as social media metrics, surveys, interviews, primary source targeted violence data, and data from our in-house tools, to track and understand online targeted violence activity.
  • Contributing to creating research products that meet high standards for quality, ensuring insights are clear, concise, and actionable for clients.
  • Assisting with briefings and presentations to share findings and insights with clients, policymakers, practitioners, and the public.
  • Coordinating and supporting research projects, ensuring that timelines are met and that work is completed in alignment with project goals and budgets.
  • Managing key relationships with clients, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Monitoring and managing risks associated with projects to ensure smooth and successful delivery.
  • Leading a small to medium-sized project team.
  • Contributing to business development efforts by identifying potential funding opportunities and helping to build and strengthen relationships with clients and partners.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Experience or strong interest in working on targeted violence or related areas. 
  • Experience leading the design and implementation of research projects on terrorism and/or targeted violence.
  • Basic understanding of open-source intelligence (OSINT): Familiarity with OSINT methods and tools.
  • Experience in quantitative methods for social science and specialist quantitative skills, including open source intelligence tools, data visualization, database management (SQL), Python, Tableau visualization, or other data analysis toolsets.
  • Experience in qualitative methods such as content analysis and taxonomy development. 
  • Experience in communication and stakeholder engagement: Ability to contribute to or support public speaking, briefings, and meetings with stakeholders.
  • Proven and demonstrable project management experience.
  • Strong communication skills: Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing, speaking, and in interpersonal interactions.
  • Ability to work under pressure: Comfortable managing multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and maintaining quality work under tight deadlines.
  • 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. 

Desirable:

  • Subject matter expertise in one of the following areas: hate crimes or targeted violence.
  • Fluency in languages other than English.
  • Experience conducting practice-relevant research and tailoring and sharing research findings for practitioners.

Benefits

Benefits ​package:​

  • 15 days paid vacation leave, plus Federal holidays and 1 day additional paid leave for Native American Heritage Day.
  • 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: $70,000 - $85,000 depending on skills and experience.

About Moonshot:Moonshot is a social enterprise which specialises in disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of violent extremism, disinformation, and other public safety issues, such as gender-based violence. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programmes, software development and digital capacity building, to leading global counter-messaging campaigns, and monitoring and evaluation. We do this through: Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in violent extremism and other forms of violence. Working across different violent extremist ideologies and public safety issues. Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs and private sector organisations from across the globe. Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, policing, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering. Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter extremism, misinformation, and other public safety issues. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.Working at Moonshot:We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.Our staff say they value: Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges. Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do. Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation. The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results. InclusivityMoonshot values the diversity of our team, and is committed to ensuring our workplace is inclusive. We are determined to ensure that our applicants and employees receive no less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. We recognise that our staff have different requirements based on their circumstances, and we are committed to providing a workplace that caters for these, including flexible working time to allow for caring responsibilities and remote working arrangements and work space adjustments to accommodate people with disabilities and other health conditions.

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