CSIS Middle East Program · 21 hours ago
Senior Fellow - Economic Security and Technology (EST) Front Office
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit public policy organization focused on global security and prosperity. The Senior Fellow will lead high-priority research initiatives within the Economic Security and Technology Department, collaborating with the President on strategic insights and policy solutions.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
The Senior Fellow will work directly on the President EST's research priorities including– (1) patriotic capital and national interest investing, (2) domestic US economic and technology competitiveness including the Tech Edge series, and (3) international economic security issues including allied economic cooperation and dollar diplomacy
The Senior Fellow will help with research design, authoring and co-authoring policy analyses and research reports for internal and external publications, conducting independent research projects that shape key policy debates, and developing and delivering research briefings and presentations to government officials, private sector leaders, and other key stakeholders, and coordinating and mentoring Associate Fellows, Research Assistants, and interns on the front office team
Where needed, and working with researchers across the department, the Senior Fellow will help ensure delivery and quality of EST’s suite of integrative products such as the Tech Edge Report and country studies. These include advising teams on data and research methods
The Senior Fellow will also be expected to help the FO achieve its fund-raising goals including by preparing proposals for project funding, writing grant reports, and contributing to departmental strategic planning and internal operations
The Senior Fellow will write in-depth policy papers and publications related to the topics specified above. They will conduct research in their areas of expertise for independent and collaborative projects
Facilitate the activities of research projects and policy analysis related to economic security and strategic capital by providing thorough and timely communication and operational support within and between research staff and management regarding project status and funding. This includes long-form research reports and occasional articles for the CSIS website and external media outlets
Synthesize large amounts of information, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and report results to diverse audiences
Contribute to the intellectual vitality of the EST by serving as a recognized expert in the field
Serve as an influential voice on strategic capital, promoting the EST’s expert analysis with a diverse set of stakeholders, thought leaders, government executives, policymakers, journalists, and the general public
Represent CSIS as an expert at conferences, workshops, and other public speaking engagements, and donor and prospective donor engagements
Conceive and lead events, such as working groups, panels, roundtables to advance the program’s research and analysis
Identify potential grant projects, research potential funders, and assist EST President in developing robust research proposals in line with the EST’s priorities and research agenda
Cultivate and grow an excellent professional network and liaise productively with other organizations
Contribute to the thought leadership and strategic direction of the program
Work with and mentor research assistants and analysts, to produce research and to facilitate their professional development
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in economics or a related field and 6+ years of experience in research and/or analysis
Strong grasp of geopolitical and market movements that underpin modern economic security strategies
Experience in executing a research agenda and publishing in national and international media and in academic journals
Ability to operate under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
A track record of building and maintaining relationships with contacts related to our policy work, including people in the U.S. and foreign governments
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-starter with proven project management experience and ability to work on projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills, with an ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from stakeholders and governmental entities
Candidate should possess sound judgment, entrepreneurial attitude, and creative outlook
Preferred
Doctorate degree preferred
Experience working in industry, government, corporate strategy, or comparable sector
Benefits
Bonus potential based on individual and organization performance
Company
CSIS Middle East Program
Established in Washington, DC over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.
2-10 employees
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