Position: Team Lead – Africa
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 Africa 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’s products improve how government agencies manage and share information internally and with other government agencies and external partners. With decades of federal, military, and NGO experience, our proven agile approach delivers results and impactful solutions within a swift timeframe. Our metrics- driven approach and focus on performance reduces risk and ensures rapid adoption and project 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 team that supports the information needs of government and military users.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (proportional breakdowns of responsibilities vary):
Team Leadership
Lead a team of Research Specialists, prioritize projects and resources, monitor quality and output to maintain high standards of client service
Identify and execute on opportunities to advance and improve our overall program
Support professional development
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 Research Specialists 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
Other Duties, as Assigned
Required Qualifications:
Experience working with the US government or military and with 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
US citizenship and ability to acquire a security clearance
Experience working with a Tesla Government Inc. program
Desired Experience
BA/BS/MS in foreign affairs, history, area studies, political science, governmental studies, or a related field
Experience with customer/user relationship management
Study or work experience in Africa
French fluency
To apply to this position, please submit:
A resume
A cover letter
Salary: $70k - $75k. The starting salary will depend on the skills and qualifications of the successful candidate. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
Tesla Government Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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