Program Coordinator/Research Assistant - Missile Defense Project

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant for its Missile Defense Project. This full-time role involves administrative support, research, and coordination of program events. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a background in relevant fields. The position offers a salary between $55,000 and $58,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

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

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA from an accredited institution.
• Experience in graphic design or illustrating software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organizes logistics for program events and meetings.
• Supports research agenda through writing and data management.
• Tracks financial transactions for the program.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

Program Coordinator/Research Assistant - Missile Defense Project

Join to apply for the Program Coordinator/Research Assistant - Missile Defense Project role at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Program Coordinator/Research Assistant - Missile Defense Project

Join to apply for the Program Coordinator/Research Assistant - Missile Defense Project role at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Job Summary

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 decisionmakers 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 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

Job Summary

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 decisionmakers 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 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Missile Defense Project (MDP) is seeking a program coordinator / research assistant (PC/RA) to provide both administrative program support and to support its efforts to provide analysis on missile defense, long-range strike, and related strategic issues. The Missile Defense Project develops objective commentary, analysis, and multimedia research and hosts events related to these topics. This position supports all aspects of the project’s activity. Because of the fast-paced work environment, candidates should be flexible and enjoy a wide variety of analytic and logistical work. The position is full-time.

The minimum annual salary for this position is $55,000 - $58,000. Salary and title are based on the level of experience and expertise of the chosen candidate.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Office Administration & Management (70%)

• Organizes and coordinates logistics for program events including meetings, briefings, roundtables, public events, and conferences;
• Tracks and records project activity in support of project and proposal reporting;
• Monitors all financial transactions (revenue and expenses) for the program on a monthly basis;
• Manages external communications, including event invitations, for MDP events, projects, newsletters, and publications;
• Assists with conceptualizing new project ideas;
• Assists with other administrative tasks as needed.
  
  

Research, Writing, & Editing (30%)

• Supports the program’s research agenda through research and writing, particularly on missile defense, long-range strike, and emerging military technologies;
• Contributes to research for the project’s microsite, MissileThreat.CSIS.org, such as producing new missile and missile defense profiles and maintaining public databases;
• Assists with data collection, management, and visualizations;
• Provides copyediting support for written publications.
  
  

Knowledge, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution;
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively;
• Interest in missile defense, long-range strike, or strategic forces;
• Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva is a plus;
• Experience with Salesforce, Pardot, Adaptive or other budget programming is a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Conditions

This position will be based out of our Washington DC headquarters and is expected to be in-office 3+ days per week. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Benefits

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

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resumé, cover letter, and college transcript to https://csis.org/careers.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Think Tanks

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) by 2x

Get notified about new Program Coordinator jobs in Washington, DC.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area $50,000.00-$55,000.00 3 weeks ago

Washington DC-Baltimore Area $48,000.00-$62,000.00 3 weeks ago

Washington, DC $54,000.00-$54,000.00 1 month ago

Washington, DC $69,923.00-$90,898.00 1 day ago

Washington, DC $57,200.00-$95,347.20 1 month ago

Bicycle Friendly America Program Coordinator

Washington, DC $45,000.00-$55,000.00 2 months ago

Hyattsville, MD $60,000.00-$85,000.00 4 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.