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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 6 hours ago

Program Manager & Research Associate - Renewing American Innovation

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $69K/yr

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. CSIS seeks a Program Manager & Research Assistant to support the Renewing American Innovation team, focusing on policies and partnerships that will secure the United States’ role as a leading innovator.

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Responsibilities

Conduct independent research, data analysis, and the development of policy papers, studies, and reports on issues of global technology policy

Oversee and manage the program budget and pipeline, including managing consulting payments, internal program transfers, and expense tracking via a number of budgeting and expense tracking software programs

Liaise directly with the deputy director on the above activities, including meeting regularly to develop a budgeting strategy for all programmatic activities

Help manage program activities, including strategic planning, initiative development, and oversight of day-to-day operations

Coordinates and develops relationships with funding sources and helps cultivate new donors

Organize and facilitate public and private events such as roundtables, briefings, and conferences

Manage and work closely with the team’s many senior advisers and other research affiliates via papers, reports, public events, and other collaborations

Support fundraising efforts, including grant writing, proposal development, and donor engagement. Manage budgets, contracts, and reporting for funded projects

Contribute to outreach strategies, including public speaking, media engagement, and dissemination of research findings

Qualification

Research skillsPolicy analysisBudget managementMicrosoft OfficeEvent planningCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

M.A Required in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, or other relevant fields

Proven ability to produce high quality written materials, ideally analytical reports with policy recommendations relating to topics of quantum science, advanced manufacturing and technology policy both global and domestic audiences

Qualitative research skills are required

High proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required

Superior attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience planning and executing public and private events

Sound judgment and impeccable integrity, positive attitude, and creative outlook

Ability to operate under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups, media, governmental entities, and the general public, including senior level representatives of the U.S. Government, international organizations, and foreign governments

Must possess a self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset and be able to work well independently and in teams

Preferred

Advanced Excel skills are a plus

Company

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Established in Washington, D.C., 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.

Founded in 1962