Policy Programs Coordinator & Research Specialist

Center for Strategic and International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant (PCRA) to support the Economics and Security Technology (EST) Front Office. This role requires strong program management, event coordination, research support, and stakeholder engagement to help advance EST priorities.

Ideal candidates will manage multiple projects, conduct policy research on tech and security topics, coordinate conferences and podcasts, assist with fundraising, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level writing.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Eligible to work in Washington, DC and commit at least 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project management support to EST Front Office leadership.
• Track deliverables and inform leadership of milestones.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel logistics, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and administrative processes.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and intern coordination.
• Support flagship initiatives and podcast portfolio coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Pardot

Concur

Asana

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant (PCRA) to support the Economics and Security Technology (EST) Front Office. This role requires strong program management, event coordination, research support, and stakeholder engagement to help advance EST priorities.

Ideal candidates will manage multiple projects, conduct policy research on tech and security topics, coordinate conferences and podcasts, assist with fundraising, and help