centerforstrategicandinternationalstudiesinc · Washington, D.C. · Program Staff/Operations Staff
<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></h3> <p>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 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">A key pillar of CSIS,</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> the Economic Security and Technology (EST) Department </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">was </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">established</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">in 2024 with the goal of helping the United States and allies promote the economic dynamism and technology advantages essential to growth, security, and resilience. The EST department </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">comprises</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">seven</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> research programs, 50+ resident staff, and 100+ non-resident experts dedicated to generating strategic insights and policy impact at the intersection of economic, technology, and national security policy. Its strategic research priorities are 1) defining economic security and statecraft tools, 2) assessing U.S.-China technology competition, 3) </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">identifying</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> drivers of U.S. competitiveness, and 4) shaping the future of economic and technology alliances.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":true}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As one of seven programs within the EST Department, the Renewing American Innovation (RAI) program aims to strengthen the policies, incentives, and capabilities needed for the United States to accelerate innovation. Since its founding, RAI has made progress in identifying good practice in the development of regional innovation ecosystems with an initial focus on semiconductors and quantum technologies, and in strengthening intellectual property protection and reinforcing a stronger American participation in global standards-setting. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In its next phase, the program will focus on revitalizing the American innovation system amid seismic shifts in geopolitics, markets, and technology disruption, including the AI revolution. The goal is to build core competencies that include (1) the role of IP and standards; (2) strategic capital and reindustrialization; (3) regional innovation; and (4) the role of basic and applied science. Key priorities are collaboration and the integration of RAI’s capabilities with the broader EST department through signature products such as the </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">Tech Edge </span></em><span data-contrast="auto">series and </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">Country Economic Security and Technology Assessments,</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> and key convenings with government, the private sector, and investment community.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director would report directly to the EST President and work closely with the EST Vice President and other program directors. As the voice for RAI, the selected candidate will be self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and collaborative both with colleagues in EST and CSIS as well as program and department affiliates. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Research and Thought Leadership: </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="36" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead high-quality research, written and multi-media publications (commentaries, briefs, reports, podcasts, videos), and engagement with stakeholders including U.S. and foreign policy makers and the media. </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="36" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Sy