Nuclear Programme Associate / Senior Programme Associate

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Key Information

Role: Nuclear Programme Associate or Senior Programme Associate

We seek a Programme Associate to support our work in nuclear weapons risk reduction and the revitalisation of the nuclear philanthropic field. This role will work alongside the Programme Director (Carl) and Programme Officer (Matthew) to facilitate worldclass grantmaking and donor communications. This includes supporting grant investigations, tracking communications and deadlines within the team, and proposing process improvements. 

Location: Washington D.C., strongly preferred. Matthew is based in D.C. and we’d expect this role to co-work in a D.C coworking office Longview provides. We may be able to sponsor a visa for this role and we offer relocation support. 

Salary:  Programme Associate: $90,000 - ~$105,000

Senior Programme Associate: $105,000 - $125,000

Benefits:  10% 401(k) contribution; 100% employer-paid private health insurance with UHC; dental & vision with Guardian; 25 days vacation + 8 federal holidays; 4 months fully paid family leave; $3,000 annual professional development budget; Wellbeing budget that can be used for gym memberships and fitness classes up to $100 per month

Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so encourage candidates to apply early. 

How to apply

Submit an application form here. 

Responsibilities

Nuclear grant investigations

  • Build and maintain key relationships with experts and stakeholders in the nuclear weapons policy field. This will involve regularly attending meetings in DC.
  • Prepare for and hold meetings with grantees and prospective grantees.
  • Research relevant topics for grant investigations.
  • Manage  external contractors who research topics to support grant investigations 
  • Conduct in-depth grant investigations.  
  • Conduct grantee check-ins, monitor grants, and review grants for renewal decisions.

Project management and process improvements

We are seeking a very strong project manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining efficiency and organization within the Nuclear Grantmaking team. 

  • Maintain the nuclear team's grant investigation pipeline. Including keeping our CRM and relevant spreadsheets up to date
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and implement such improvements
  • Ensure timely communications with grantees (e.g. provide timely updates on grant status; share relevant strategic updates)
  • Liaise with our Head of Grant Management & Compliance Andrew Player and incoming Grants & Compliance Manager to ensure efficient processing of nuclear grants
  • Ensure timely communications with donors (e.g. assist in preparing communications about our nuclear work for major donors)

This position will be managed by Carl Robichaud, Longview’s Nuclear Programme Director.

Ideal candidate profile 

The ideal candidate will be:

  • An experienced and strong project manager.
  • Someone with experience (2+ years) in national or international security policy.
  • Knowledgeable about nuclear weapons policy and the Washington, DC-based nuclear weapons policy ecosystem of experts, staffers, think tanks, and other NGOs.
  • Highly professional, representing Longview effectively in D.C. and engaging with key stakeholders, including experts and grantees.
  • Skilled at research, data management, and systems implementation.
  • Self- directed, able to take initiative and responsibility for projects. 
  • Reliable in delivering high-quality work on time and to exacting standards.
  • Highly collaborative and willing to pitch in wherever needed. 
  • Able to manage sensitive information and communications with discretion. 
  • Comfort with giving and receiving direct feedback in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Committed to Longview’s mission of moving money to reduce catastrophic and existential risks.

If you’re on the fence about applying because you’re not sure you meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway; we’ll be happy to review your application.

Application Process

  • First stage: Application form & [20-min] screening test 
  • Second stage: First interview (20 minutes) 
  • Third stage: Work test 1 (2 hours)
    • We will pay candidates $200 for completing this stage.
    • Anyone doing a paid work task must have the relevant right to work in the place where they are doing the work.
  • Fourth stage: Work test 2 (24 hours)
    • Candidates will have 24 hours to complete a shallow grant investigation or similar research project. We expect ~8 hours of work in this time window. 
    • We will pay candidates $800 for completing this stage.
    • Anyone doing a paid work task must have the relevant right to work in the place where they are doing the work.
  • Fifth stage: Final interview (1 hour) and reference checks
  • Sixth stage: In-person 2-5 day work trial
    • We recognise an in-person trial is a significant commitment. An honorarium will be provided to all candidates who complete a work trial and travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed.
      • For those with the right to work in the US this will be an in-person work trial. For those without the right to work, this will be a remote work trial, but we might request you to travel to NY or DC  to meet the team.
    • We are keen to work with the final candidate(s) to ensure they are able to complete a work trial, and aim to be flexible and accommodating. Please reach out if you are interested in applying but think you’d be unable to complete a work trial.

The starting date for the position will be determined together with the successful applicant. 

About Longview Philanthropy

Longview Philanthropy’s mission and activities

Longview Philanthropy is a non-profit based in the UK and US. We design and execute bespoke giving strategies for major donors. Our grant recommendations are driven by the conviction that we can use evidence and reason to find the highest-impact donation opportunities. We focus on global challenges that could transform our future for many generations to come, including AI safety and governance, biosecurity, and nuclear weapons policy. Everything we offer is free-of-charge, independent, and often reviewed by external experts. We currently advise donors worldwide. We have directly influenced or moved nearly $100m since our founding, and are scaling up with the aim of moving $100m+/year.

Longview Philanthropy’s team culture

We are a collaborative, dedicated and positive team. We are all deeply motivated by the work that we do and the impact we can have. We are an ambitious organisation with a culture of clear communication, commitment to excellence, direct feedback, ownership over our work and a strong focus on outcomes. 1/2 of our team works from our office in London, with the other 1/2 remote in the US. 

Longview Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer and we aim to employ people with many different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds who share our passion and believe in our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are happy to make any reasonable accommodations necessary to welcome all to our workplace. Please contact us to discuss adjustments to the application process.