Indo-Pacific Security Program Lead

Center for a New American Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks a program director and senior fellow for its Indo-Pacific Security Program in Washington, D.C. The role leads strategy, research agendas, and stakeholder engagement to elevate U.S. Indo-Pacific policy discussions.

Responsibilities include directing research, publishing policy memos, fundraising, and outreach to officials and partners. Strong leadership, networks, and fundraising ability are required.

Qualifications

• Strong education, research, and policymaking background in the U.S.-India relationship and India’s role in the world.
• Demonstrated track record of policy-related publications.
• Established networks on both sides of the Pacific.
• Project management experience and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to CNAS’s mission and fundraising from foundations, private sector, and individuals.
• Ability to communicate with officials, donors, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a vision, strategy, and research agenda for the program.
• Advise and manage a team of researchers and contributors.
• Raise funding for the program’s work with CNAS development.
• Conduct original research and publish reports and policy memos.
• Engage foreign partners and public figures to advance CNAS goals.
• Lead events, briefings, and outreach to senior government officials and lawmakers.

Skills

Policy leadership

Indo-Pacific security expertise

Public speaking

Networking with policymakers

Fundraising experience

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks a program director and senior fellow for its Indo-Pacific Security Program in Washington, D.C. The role leads strategy, research agendas, and stakeholder engagement to elevate U.S. Indo-Pacific policy discussions.

Responsibilities include directing research, publishing policy memos, fundraising, and outreach to officials and partners. Strong leadership, networks, and fundraising ability are required.