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. 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.

The Energy Security and Climate Change Program is hiring a research associate or associate fellow (depending on appropriate experience) to support its work on issues related to energy security, the energy transition, and climate change.

This position assists in the development, research, and writing of projects undertaken by the program, with cross-cutting responsibilities, including analysis, research, project management, and outreach.

The candidate should be a creative, dedicated, and energetic individual ready to contribute significantly to research on AI and data centers, electricity transmission and power systems, and clean energy technologies. Demonstrated experience in those fields preferred.

The minimum salary for a Research Associate is $63,000, and the minimum salary for an Associate Fellow is $70,000.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions may include but are not limited to

Research, Writing, and Project Management (90%), including but not limited to

• Identifies and researches key issues in global energy and climate policy, clean energy development, geopolitical developments, AI and data centers, electricity transmission and power systems, and related program areas of interest
• Researches and contributes writing to reports, analysis, thought pieces, and multimedia products
• Contributes to multiple collaborative research projects
• Represents the Program and the Director at meetings, workshops, and public or private events
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director

Additional Duties For The Associate Fellow Include

• Writing publications as sole author on a frequency schedule
• Responding to media and key stakeholder requests
• Contribute to grants, concept papers, and project proposals

Administrative Duties (10%), including but not limited to

• Provides task management, including coordination of publications, events, and related project deliverables
• Ensures timely execution of regular internal and external communications regarding project assignments
• Works with the Program to organize and execute meetings, conferences, workshops, and other logistics as needed
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director

Knowledge, education, and experience

• 2-3 years of direct experience in the energy and climate sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of energy and climate policy, particularly with the relevant U.S. executive agencies and U.S. Congress
• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent related work experience in the field
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups and the general public
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and be able to work well independently and in teams
• Sound judgment and creative outlook

Additional Skills And Education For The Associate Fellow Include

• Minimum of 4 or more years of relevant experience and must exhibit substantive familiarity with energy and climate policy
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information in a public setting
• Track record of success working in highly collaborative, team-based environments, with a commitment to professional development and mentoring

How to apply

Interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/

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About Us

CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center’s 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and 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.