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Council on Foreign Relations · 3 days ago

Research Fellow/Fellow and Deputy Director, Future of American Strategy

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking a research fellow or fellow and deputy director to lead a new research initiative focused on the future of American strategy. The role involves managing operations, overseeing research production, and coordinating grants and fundraising efforts.

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Responsibilities

Work with the director to scope the new initiative, develop its workplan, and manage its day-to-day operations

Oversee commissioning, editing, writing, layout, and promotion of a series of essays on the future of American strategy, in partnership with the director and broader team, including CFR senior leadership

Represent the initiative externally and internally, including in meetings with other departments across CFR

Oversee coordination of events, invitations, travel, correspondence, development of background materials, and other administrative, logistical, and operational support for the initiative, in partnership with the director and broader team

Provide oversight of program grants and fundraising efforts in coordination with the development team and other departments, including drafting grant proposals and reports, budget management, and tracking deliverables

Produce original written research, including books, reports, articles, and op-eds on the future of American strategy and/or related topics

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldAmerican foreign policyOperationalManagement experienceResearchAnalytical skillsManage deadlinesOperational skillsWriting skillsTrack record of publicationsCreative problem-solvingVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

PhD in a relevant field OR an advanced degree with at least 5 years of directly relevant professional experience OR at least 8 years of directly relevant professional experience

Demonstrated breadth in understanding of American foreign policy issues

Demonstrated operational and management experience

Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce both scholarly analysis and practical policy guidance for external or internal audiences

Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple work streams simultaneously

Strong operational skills with a demonstrated commitment to achieving practical, concrete outcomes

Ability to identify creative solutions within institutional and political constraints

A track record of publications on relevant topics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position