Strategic Programs & Research Coordinator

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. (CSIS) is seeking a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant in the Economics and Security Technology (EST) Department to support front office operations, research coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, coordinating events, and assisting with communications and fundraising. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong writing and analytical skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, business, communications, or related field.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project management support to EST Front Office leadership.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel logistics, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and administrative processes.
• Lead the planning and execution of events, roundtables, and workshops.
• Assist with fundraising activities, donor reporting, and proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Policy research

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Executive writing

Independent work

Cross-functional coordination

Fundraising support

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Salesforce

Pardot

Concur

Asana

Teams

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. (CSIS) is seeking a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant in the Economics and Security Technology (EST) Department to support front office operations, research coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, coordinating events, and assisting with communications and fundraising. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong writing and analytical skills, and the