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 Japan Chair program was established to provide a venue in Washington for the study of U.S.-Japan relations and increasing mutual understanding. As Japan's role in Asian and global affairs continues to grow, the Japan Chair program seeks to define a strategic agenda for the U.S.-Japan relationship in a bilateral, regional, and global context. The current research agenda covers a broad range of themes including Japanese domestic politics, U.S.-Japan security and economic ties, and strategic coordination with other like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

 

The Japan Chair program is recruiting a Deputy Director who will report directly to the Japan Chair and play a central role in program administration and activities. This is an in-person position at the CSIS headquarters.  

 

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $140,000 based on experience.

 

 

The Deputy Director is responsible for managing day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Japan Chair program. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Develop and manage programmatic aspects of large-scale projects in coordination with the Japan Chair, including identifying potential sources of funding, proposal development, project implementation, and reporting

• Work closely with the Japan Chair on short- and long-term strategy planning and development

• Organize and execute public and private events related to the work of the Japan Chair program, including engagements with visiting fellows and executive education programs

• Draft program materials and edit publications

• Develop communications strategies to promote program research and activities

• Provide direction and oversight for program staff and interns, ensuring high-quality outputs and providing mentorship

• Build relationships with CSIS administrative teams and external partners

• At the direction of the Japan Chair, provide support for research on topics such as Japanese politics and foreign policy, U.S.-Japan relations, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics related to reports, policy briefs, and other publications

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to manage projects, personnel, budgets, and grants

• Experience coordinating events and working with external stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and/or media

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly as part of a team

• High degree of professionalism

• Demonstrated expertise on issues driving Japan’s policy debate and the agenda for U.S.-Japan relations

• Proficiency in Japanese required (JLPT N1 or above)

 

 

 

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) for retirement planning

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Military Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample and the names of three references at https://careers.csis.org/opportunities.