Program Manager, Tech Policy & Workforce Development - CITRIS

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The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS) leverage the research strengths of the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Merced and Santa Cruz, and operate within the greater ecosystem of the University and the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley. We strengthen bridges between world-class laboratory research, state and national policymakers, and companies and startups creating new applications and reshaping entire industries.

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute facilitate interdisciplinary work among hundreds of University of California faculty members, students, corporate partners, and international institutions. Together with these public and private partners, we are shaping the future of technology in ways that cross traditional boundaries.

The Program Manager serves as a key member of the CITRIS Technology Policy Initiative, leading program operations and supporting research, education, and public-sector engagement activities. Working closely with faculty, students, California state agencies, and external partners, the incumbent manages flagship programs, conducts policy research, develops briefing materials, coordinates academic activities, and contributes to major research proposals and strategic initiatives. The position requires excellent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to synthesize complex technical and policy issues for diverse audiences.

This position is ideal for someone with strong project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and an interest in emerging technology policy issues, including artificial intelligence, digital governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible technology.

The First Review Date for this job is:
August 28, 2026 - Open Until Filled

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Responsible Technology Fellows program and Workforce Innovation Program, in partnership with California state agencies, industry partners and campus labs.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement of student fellows.
• Serve as the primary liaison among fellows, faculty, state agency partners, and CITRIS leadership.
• Organize orientations, professional development activities, and program events.
• Track program outcomes, collect metrics, and prepare reports for sponsors and stakeholders.

• Support the delivery of the fall 2026 course Engineering Responsible Systems: AI, Platform Governance, and Global Technology Policy offered through the College of Engineering.
• Coordinate guest speakers, logistics, student communications, and course-related events.
• Assist with curriculum resources and other instructional activities as needed.

• Conduct background research on technology policy topics.
• Prepare literature reviews, briefing papers, policy summaries, presentations, and other research products.
• Monitor developments in technology policy at the state, federal, and international levels.
• Support faculty research projects and special initiatives.

• Assist in the development of research proposals, grant applications, and reports.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, gather supporting materials, and help prepare narrative sections.
• Contribute to the development of new program concepts and strategic partnerships.

• Draft correspondence, newsletters, website content, and other communications.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Maintain program documentation, budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Represent the Technology Policy Initiative in interactions with university,…