Director and Senior Fellow - Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group

Job summary

The CSIS Defense and Security Department seeks a Director of the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) to lead, manage, and direct the Defense and Security Department’s (DSD) work on the defense industrial ecosystem. The Director will also contribute to the program’s mission by conducting high-quality and impactful research and analysis, participating in and shaping the policy dialogue, engaging with external stakeholders, participating in fundraising efforts, and contributing to program and institutional operations. The role pays between $180,000 and $215,000, though salary is commensurate with experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following Research

• Lead a team of researchers to provide in-depth analysis on the defense industrial base, the defense acquisition system, defense technologies, defense trade, defense industrial cooperation, and related subjects.
• Manage multiple research projects including planning and executing the research, leading the preparation, writing, editing, publication, and distribution of research and analysis—including significant papers, program studies, data presentations, videos, journal and newspaper articles, briefs, and commentaries. External Engagement
• Lead the organization and execution of conferences, workshops, and roundtables on a variety of defense topics relevant to both DIIG and DSD. Interact regularly with leadership at the CEO and Senior Vice President level in the defense industry and related industry associations, including corporate members of CSIS.
• Engage regularly with U.S. government and foreign government leaders.
• Serve as a recognized expert on defense industrial base, defense acquisition, defense technology, defense trade, and related issues at a wide range of events at CSIS and in other venues in Washington, nationally, and internationally.
• Provide expert commentary and analysis to media outlets.Fundraising and Operations
• Participate in activities of the Defense and Security Department working closely with the President and Vice President and engage collaboratively and constructively with other program directors at CSIS in the execution of joint projects. Secure funding for and manage the budget and staff of the DIIG program, including hiring, day-to-day management, and mentorship.
• Identify project contract and grant opportunities and lead efforts to create and submit proposals to funders.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff at CSIS and works to promote a diverse, inclusive, and respectful community at CSIS.

Knowledge, education, and experience

Physical requirements and work conditions

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. 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. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. OUR BENEFITS Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability403(b) for retirement planningTuition AssistanceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountMilitary Leave12 Paid HolidaysSick leaveVacation leave

Benefits

CSIS offers a competitive selection of benefits for employees which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D coverage, short and long term disability, flexible spending account, tuition assistance, 403(b) retirement accounts, transportation subsidies, and access to an employee assistance program. - |- Healthcare & Insurance Plan

Salary : $180,000 - $215,000