Senior Fellow - Economic Security and Technology; EST Front Office

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

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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 about 250 employees, CSIS’s Economic Security and Technology Department (EST) is a center of excellence for strategic insights and policy solutions that promote economic dynamism and sustain technological advantages essential to the U.S. and its partners.

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.

• Lead research design, Explicitly author or co‑author policy analyses and research reports for internal and external publications.
• Conduct independent research projects that shape key policy debates and develop research briefings and presentations for government officials, private sector leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Mentor Associate Fellows, Research Assistants, and interns on the front office team; coordinate and oversee the deliverables of EST’s suite of integrative products such as the Tech Edge Report and country studies.
• Support the FO in achieving fundraising goals by preparing proposals, writing grant reports, and contributing to departmental strategic planning.
• Collaborate with researchers across the department to ensure the delivery and quality of research outputs.

• Doctorate (or equivalent) with extensive experience in Washington think‑tank and research community.
• Excellent research and writing skills, with a proven track record of writing for policy audiences and external publications.
• Deep knowledge of macro‑fiscal policy, productivity policies, technology (including AI), and international economic relations.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to identify emerging policy issues, conduct self‑directed research, and engage effectively with stakeholders across government, industry, and allied nations.
• Collaborative team player willing to work closely with researchers across EST and the broader organization on research projects, events, and program activities.
• Salary band: $100,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience, with bonus potential.

• Master’s degree in economics or a related field and 6+ years of research and/or analysis experience; doctorate preferred.
• Strong grasp of geopolitical and market movements that underpin modern economic security strategies.
• Experience publishing in national and international media and academic journals.
• Experience working in industry, government, corporate strategy, or comparable sector.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to operate under pressure in a fast‑paced environment, and proven project management experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills, with an ability to present information to stakeholders and governmental entities.
• Sound judgment, entrepreneurial attitude, and creative outlook.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual ვიზუ, gender identity, or disability. Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Send a one‑to‑two‑page cover letter followed by a one‑to‑two‑page resume in a single PDF titled "[Your name] cover letter and resume".
• Submit a writing sample up to five pages on an economic security‑related topic, titled "[Your name] writing sample".

Applications must be submitted via careers.csis.org. Additional materials (references, transcripts, etc.) will be requested only during the interview process.

CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington,

D.CSolver. Its 220 full‑time staff and network of scholars conduct research and analysis to develop policy initiatives that anticipate change.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.