Job Details

Learn more about full-time employment at C4ADS.

If you want to join a team that is passionate about what they do and is excited to learn and try new ideas, you are in the right place!

Our team strives to create measurable impacts on the world around us in our mission to defeat illicit networks. In that work, our team is constantly pushing the boundaries of what has been done before and what is possible.

We offer a generous benefits package to our employees. This includes:

• Upfront salary expectations in job postings
• Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and covered dependents
• Unlimited vacation time, with a required minimum of 10 days per year
• 401(k) program with 4% matching for both traditional and Roth options
• A $4,500 education stipend for continuing growth
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child
• Life & disability insurance fully covered
• Access to a pre‑tax, flexible spending account (FSA)
• SmartBenefits for pre‑tax deposits on SmartTrip cards

We're excited that you want to join our team! Check back regularly as new positions are posted here first. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

C4ADS is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Head of Impact Operations, driving the production of high-quality public analytical products while leading organizational excellence across data, analysis, and methodology. This role shapes how C4ADS measures and communicates impact, ensures analytical rigor across the organization, identifies legal risk, and manages critical partnerships that amplify our mission to combat illicit and malign threat networks.

This leadership position combines operational oversight with strategic vision, requiring expertise in analytical tradecraft, organizational effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement to ensure C4ADS maintains its reputation as a pioneer in publicly available information analysis.

What You'll Do

Production & Organizational Impact Management

• Lead enterprise-wide integration of analytical tradecraft, data standards, and methodologies across all departments, ensuring consistency and excellence in organizational outputs.
• Direct the production pipeline for public-facing analytical products across the organization, setting quality standards, enforcing timelines, and approving final releases in coordination with executive leadership.
• Manage legal and liability decisions for public-facing products, serving as primary legal liaison for organizational activities, risk assessments, and compliance matters.
• Serve as lead advisor on product strategy and risk assessment, determining which projects have public stakes and establishing appropriate quality controls and release protocols.

Operations Leadership

• Support the Senior Director of Operations with coordination and strategic initiatives across team functions
• Develop, track, and maintain frameworks and metrics for measuring organizational effectiveness and impact, providing quarterly assessments that inform strategic decision‑making.
• Lead organizational AI integration initiatives, evaluating and implementing AI tools and governance policies to enhance operational efficiencies across the organization
• Guide publication partnerships and co‑authorship decisions, managing program‑agnostic partner relationships and analyzing partnership trends to maximize impact.
• Directly manage the Design Associate and advise on cross‑functional operations, including media engagements, events, and resource allocation decisions.

Organizational People & Process Development

• Support employee onboarding and continuous training programs
• Coordinate key cross‑team integration meetings and activities
• Support development of employee resources, training, and cross‑team coordination processes

Partnerships & External Relations

• Oversee the C4ADS CRM (HubSpot) including system architecture, resources and training, and data integrity
• Maintain and grow organizational partnerships, particularly with technology and data partners and cross‑program contact
• Facilitate cross‑departmental coordination, supporting organizational meetings, event planning, and culture initiatives that drive team effectiveness.
• Represent C4ADS at senior‑level forums and events, expanding the network of strategic partnerships relevant to our mission.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in analytical or research organizations, including experience managing cross‑functional teams and operations.
• Deep expertise in analytic tradecraft, data management, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing organizational standards and best practices across complex teams.
• Strong understanding of legal and risk management considerations for research organizations, particularly regarding public‑facing content.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) and partnership management.
• Experience with AI integration and emerging technology adoption in analytical environments.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and decision‑making abilities, with skill in balancing operational efficiency with mission impact.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate complex analytical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing external partnerships and stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and foster culture of excellence and innovation.
• Knowledge of national security, transparency, or investigative research sectors.
• Commitment to C4ADS' mission of using publicly available data to combat illicit and malign threat networks and strengthen transparency.

How We'll Reward You

• $115,000, commensurate with experience.
• Fully covered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees
• Voluntary 401K program with 4% company match
• Unlimited vacation and flexible working schedule
• A $4,500 education stipend for continued professional growth
• A passionate team that values hard work and is serious about maintaining a great work culture

About C4ADS

C4ADS is a nonprofit organization using data‑driven analysis and technology to map and counter global illicit networks. For over a decade, our analysis has exposed wildlife trafficking rings, traced weapons proliferation networks, revealed corruption schemes, and mapped illicit financial flows---often making the invisible visible for the first time. Our team works at the intersection of data science, investigative research, and public‑interest impact, empowering partners across government, the private sector, and civil society to foster transparency and accountability worldwide.