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 CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business focuses on international economic issues and how they impact U.S. competitiveness, prosperity, and economic security. Our mission is to provide policymakers with analysis and recommendations to strengthen America's economic security and strategic position in an increasingly complex global economy. Through empirical research and policy analysis, the Program anchors growth, opportunity, and strategic partnerships at the heart of economic security strategy.

The Program seeks a Program Coordinator or Program Manager to support its work. The ideal candidate is interested in non-profit management, has excellent administrative and operational experience, is experienced in organizing events, and possesses strong writing 

skills and attention to detail. 

 

The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $59,000 for Program Coordinator and $60,000 to $62,000 for Program Manager based on experience.

 

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Leading coordination, organization, and logistics of all meetings, conferences, events, and international trips. Events may be in Washington or around the world.

• Managing program budget planning, execution, and tracking including administration of invoices, reimbursements, and payments, and coordinating with the Finance and Accounting Department on programmatic budgeting needs.

• Coordinating within the Scholl Chair team, with other programs within CSIS, and externally with partner institutions, external stakeholders, and associates.

• Supporting donor relations and external funder communication, including grant applications and final reporting requirements.

• Developing and drafting multimedia products and web presence for program initiatives including podcasts, media appearances, and studio recordings. 

• Other substantive activities and tasks as assigned by the Program Director.

 

 

 

 

 For Program Coordinator: A minimum of 1 year of related professional experience is required.

• For Program Manager: A minimum of 2-3 years of prior professional experience is required, particularly in administrative or operations capacities in team-based setting.

• A bachelor’s degree is required.

• Should have a solid knowledge of geoeconomic policy.

• Candidates must have fluent English-language writing and research skills, be effective critical thinkers and communicators, and be organized and detail-oriented under pressure.

• Candidates must be able to function well as part of a friendly, small, and close-knit team.

• Computer skills involve the use of the Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, web-based research tools, website management, and social media.

• This candidate will be working alongside colleagues internal to CSIS but also  with external parties and must have strong communication skills, be self-disciplined, and detail oriented.

 

 

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 single combined PDF of their résumé, cover letter, writing sample (3-5 pages), and college transcript at https://careers.csis.org/. The deadline for submission is March 20, 2026. Submissions after that deadline or which are not submitted as a single combined PDF will not be considered.