Research Assistant or Research Associate - Center Industrial

JOB SUMMARY:

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. With a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts, CSIS addresses the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Center for the Industrial Base (CIB) is hiring a junior researcher for a 35‑hour per week, in‑person, paid position. CIB provides analysis on critical issues at the intersection of the U.S. government, the U.S. industrial base, and long‑term strategic competition. CIB monitors developments in the global defense industry, focusing on DoD and federal industrial base challenges, government contracting trends, industry‑government collaboration, and international industrial cooperation.

Through analytical research, CIB draws from large databases to present information clearly and meaningfully and collaborates with other CSIS teams on a variety of research topics.

• Industrial base
• Manufacturing security and resilience
• International industrial cooperation
• Industrial base trends
• Improving government‑industry collaboration

The starting salary range for this position is $57,000–$63,000 based on experience.

• 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, including 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

• B.A./B.S. for Research Assistant or Research Associate; degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, or related fields
• 0–2 years of 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 tools (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

• Familiarity or demonstrated interest in defense or national security research
• Proficiency with databases

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 to 5 page writing sample as a single PDF at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org