Senior Fellow - Economic Security and Technology (EST) Front Office

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)•Washington, DC

36d•$100,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. CSIS’s Economic Security and Technology Department (EST) is a center of excellence for strategic insights and policy solutions for the United States and its partners to promote economic dynamism and sustain technological advantages essential to their growth, security, and global influence. The Department focuses on areas shaping global technology and commercial competition and their role in national security—economic policies related to trade, investment, intellectual property, and innovation; advanced and strategic technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital, quantum, and cybersecurity; energy security and climate, as well as economic relations with China and with partners. It has launched a number of integrative products such as its signature Tech Edge Report, country economic security studies, and the Back and Forth series. Position Overview The Senior Fellow will serve as the senior analyst within the EST front office, working directly with the President of the Economic Security and Technology Department on high-priority research initiatives that further EST and enterprise-wide impact goals.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a doctorate or equivalent, and extensive experience including in the Washington think-tank and research community.
They will demonstrate excellent research and writing skills with proven experience writing for policy audiences and external publications. Strong candidates will be able to identify emerging issues of policy relevance, pursue self-directed research and writing, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, industry, and allied nations. They should have substantive knowledge in areas such as macro-fiscal policy, productivity policies, technology (including on AI), and international economic relations. The candidate must be a collaborative team player willing to work closely with researchers across EST and the broader organization on research projects, events, and program activities, while also taking on coordination and organizational tasks when necessary.
Master’s degree in economics or a related field and 6+ years of experience in research and/or analysis. Doctorate degree preferred.
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.
Experience working in industry, government, corporate strategy, or comparable sector
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.

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.
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.