cnas
Program Director and Senior Fellow
Washington, District of Columbia · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Project ManagementResearchLeadershipMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks to hire a program director and senior fellow for its Indo-Pacific Security Program.
- The program's projects and publications are informed by a range of research activities, from tabletop exercises and workshops to extensive fieldwork and desktop research.
- The following is an overview of primary responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Advise and manage a team of senior researchers, research assistants, adjunct fellows, outside authors, and other CNAS and external contributors.
- Work with CNAS leadership to develop resourcing plans and manage program budgets.
- Collaborate with other CNAS research programs.
- Lead and participate in events, such as working groups, panel discussions, and roundtables.
- Engage foreign partners both in the United States and abroad.
Requirements
- Demonstrated track record of policy-related publications.
- Project management experience and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising from foundations, the private sector, and individual donors.
- Ability to communicate effectively with elected, appointed, and military officials, donors, and other colleagues.
- Demonstrated experience working with the media (print, television, radio, podcasts, and other multimedia) and familiarity/experience with social media.
- Other tasks may be required, and responsibilities will vary over time.
- Candidates should possess the following:
- Strong education, research, and policymaking background in the U.S.-India relationship and India's role in the world.
- Established networks on both sides of the Pacific.
- Commitment to CNAS's mission of developing the next generation of national security leadership through training and mentoring junior staff.
- Legal right to work in the United States.
- Based in Washington, D.C. or willing to relocate upon job offer.
- About CNAS
- The Center for a New American Security develops bold, innovative, and bipartisan national security and defense policies that promote and protect American interests and values. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts, and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas, and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate. As an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization, CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. CNAS is located in Washington, D.C.
- CNAS is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Benefits
- Develop and implement a vision, strategy, and research agenda for the program.
Company info
- Engage other experts to conduct research and analysis as part of the program's mission.
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