Content Development Manager Jobs in Bethesda, MD

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The IIA’s Senior Manager, CGE, Research & Content Development, will operate as a lead advocate in developing and implementing The IIA’s global strategy as it relates to policy and thought leadership in the greater corporate governance ecosystem.  This global ecosystem includes audit committees, boards of directors, professional membership associations, NGOs, regulators, business groups, corporations, C-suite leaders, stock exchanges, think tanks, and other stakeholders involved in initiating and advancing policies, best practices, research, debate, education, regulations, and laws related to corporate governance, boards of directors, audit committees and other governing bodies, the Three Lines Model, and the role of internal auditors. 

This position is based in Washington, DC and is eligible for hybrid work (~40% in office) with domestic and international travel, as necessary.  The Senior Manager will report to the Director, Corporate Governance Engagement, Stakeholder Relations & Events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in economics, accounting, auditing, business, communications, or public policy; an MBA, MPA, or J.D. would be an asset  
• 5-7+ years experience in internal auditing and/or a related profession field   
• Subject matter familiarity with current corporate governance policy debates regarding ESG/climate, cybersecurity, fraud, risk, internal controls, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and blockchain policy is a plus  
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into user-friendly presentations
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships; an already established set of global relationships with business and internal auditing thought leaders would be an asset  
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing and balancing multiple, on-going high-profile projects with the ability to meet critical deadlines.  
• Strong people skills and emotional intelligence with a proven ability to lead by influence and consensus  
• Self-motivation and an ability to work independently. Demonstrated significant attention to detail.  

WRITING & LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical documents.  Ability to respond to various inquiries from key internal and external stakeholders.  Strong writing skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in language readily understood by a layperson. Ability to effectively present information to boards of directors, senior management, public groups, government officials, regulators, and their staff. Multiple language skills are an asset to any role within The IIA. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Intermediate to expert level of competency with all Microsoft office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
• Regular, in-person meetings will be required, subject to any governmental health restrictions. 
• Domestic and international travel is required as warranted, with periodic travel between the Washington, DC office and our headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 We are expecting this job to pay a base salary of $105,000- $120,000 annually.   Our health insurance benefits comprise of Medical, Dental and Vision.