Position: Team Lead Middle East Central Asia (MECA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Falls Church, VA (Remote approved within the US but applicants located in the DC metropolitan area preferred)
The Role: Tesla Government, Inc. seeks a team lead who will manage a team of research specialists focusing on the Middle East Central Asia (MECA) region who support in-depth research, report writing, user relationship management, and knowledge and information management.
About Us: Tesla Government Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 2009, Tesla Government seeks to improve how government agencies manage and share information internally and with government and external partners. Our proven agile, outcome-oriented approach delivers results quickly, reducing risk and driving client success.
We offer Flex PTO, flexible work schedule, health benefits, 4% matching on 401k contributions, competitive compensation, and work from home (telework). We have a friendly, active work environment, and our projects make a difference.
Position Summary: Team leads supervise a research team that delivers open-source intelligence for government and military users.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (proportional breakdowns of responsibilities vary):
Team Management
Manage a team of research specialists, determining prioritization of projects, monitoring quality and output, providing feedback, supporting professional development, and establishing and maintaining standards
Mentor and coach team members to help them grow and achieve their full potential as writers and researchers
User Relationship Management
Interact with government users in person, over the phone, and through email to build and maintain relationships
Provide virtual or in person briefings to users on key evolving topics
Provide trainings to users on navigating and leveraging online platforms and collaboration tools
Identify, suggest, and execute key information-sharing initiatives that provide value to government and military organizations
Teach user relationship management approaches and provide relationship management oversight
Research & Writing
Oversee research specialists’ research and writing, ensuring products hew to program standards
Develop reports from open source research and official reporting
Identify key emerging topics in the region and proactively develop reports on the topics in advance of user requests
Continuously review previously produced reports and identify any needs for revisions to ensure their applicability and quality
Knowledge Management
Help users manage their information, organizing it in an intuitive manner
Manage extensive compilations of reports to enable users to readily discover information
Constantly find new ways to better relay information, leveraging visualizations and breaking up text
Business Development
Participate in efforts to grow our business
Other Duties, as Assigned
Attributes of a Successful Team Lead
Mature approach to team management, including providing timely, constructive and actionable feedback
Ability to delegate tasks to ensure execution of complex projects with little supervision
Ability to set team strategy over a 1-3 year time horizon and identify and prioritize opportunities to advance overall program
Interpersonal skills that allow effective interaction with personnel at all levels of US and foreign governments
Have a keen sense of how to discover hard-to-find information and guide team members in developing that skillset
Have a mindset to organize complex information in an easily navigable way
Ability to create engaging written, graphical, and multimedia content
Ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
Be technically savvy and have the ability and willingness to learn various computer and web-based applications
Comfort with public speaking
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS in foreign affairs, international security, area studies, political science, governmental studies, or a related field
Experience working with the US government or military
Experience working in international relations, foreign affairs, military affairs, and/or international development
Experience producing research products on international topics
Experience reviewing work by peers, colleagues, or direct reports for clarity, organization, and quality
Fluency in English. Arabic fluency desired
US citizenship and ability to acquire a security clearance
Desired Experience
MA/MS in foreign affairs, international security. area studies, political science, governmental studies, or a related field
Experience with customer/user relationship management
Study or work experience in Middle East Central Asia (MECA)
To apply to this position, please submit:
A resume
A cover letter
Compensation: The expected initial salary for this role is $72,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to base salary, Tesla Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.
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