Center for Strategic and International Studies
Research Assistant or Research Associate - Center for the Industrial Base
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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.
Topics of Focus:
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Research Assistant/Associate Functions:
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
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
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
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
Familiarity or demonstrated interest in defense or national security research
Proficiency with databases
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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EEO STATEMENTS: 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 to 5 page writing sample as a single PDF at https://careers.csis.org
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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.
Topics of Focus:
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Research Assistant/Associate Functions:
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
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
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
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
Familiarity or demonstrated interest in defense or national security research
Proficiency with databases
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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EEO STATEMENTS: 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 to 5 page writing sample as a single PDF at https://careers.csis.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr