CSIS Middle East Program · 11 hours ago
Research Assistant or Research Associate - Center for the Industrial Base
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$57K/yr - $63K/yr
0+ years expCSIS is a non-profit public policy organization focused on global security and prosperity. The Center for the Industrial Base is seeking a junior researcher to assist with research, data management, and publication efforts related to the U.S. industrial base and defense industry trends.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Assists with research and analysis
Writes comprehensive reviews of background literature for projects
Copy-edits papers
Assists with data collection and management
Note-taking and writing summaries of events and meetings
Assists with event planning and staffing
Assists with Intern Hiring and Supervision
Quantitative data analysis, statistical analysis, in particular multilevel/hierarchical models or other social science large dataset research methods
Managing large datasets, i.e. SQL databases, Azure, and machine learning
Programming language proficiency for above topics and visualization, R preferred
Economic analysis
Grant and proposal writing
Collaborates with program leadership in developing projects, writing proposals serving as a primary and/or contributing author for program reports
Monitors trends and developments in program interest areas, and provides updates to program staff
Assists with publication layout and dissemination
Supports the execution of program events and activities, including managing event series
Other administrative tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S. for Research Assistant or Research Associate; Degree in Political Science, International Relation, Economics, or related fields
0-2 years experience; Strong knowledge and experience on national and international security issues preferred
Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and present information clearly and efficiently; Comfort with standard quantitative tool (e.g. Excel) and graphing
Superior writing and analytical skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills, both when independent or on a team
Preferred
Familiarity or demonstrated interest in defense or national security research
Proficiency with databases
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
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase