Associate Fellow/Fellow - Energy Security and Climate Change Program

 

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 approximately 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

 

The Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS is seeking a passionate and driven Research Associate or Associate Fellow (title dependent on experience) to join our team. This role will focus on novel and high-impact analysis of global markets in oil and gas, with an emphasis on market dynamics, geopolitics, and quantitative analysis.

If you are a creative and energetic individual with a dedication to defining U.S. leadership on energy security, we encourage you to apply.

 

The annual salary for this position is $75,000-$110,000.  

 

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Research, Writing, and Project Management (75-80%):

• Identify and research key issues in global energy markets for oil and/or gas, geopolitical developments, and demand and supply forecasts. 

• energy and climate policy, clean energy development, trade and technology policies, and geopolitical developments.

• Contribute to writing reports, analyses, editorials, and multimedia products.

• Represent the Program and the Director at meetings, workshops, and public or private events.

 

Administrative Duties (20-25%):

• Manage projects including coordination of publications, events, and multimedia productions.

• Ensure timely execution of internal and external communications regarding project assignments.

• Organize and execute meetings, conferences, and workshops, managing logistics as needed.

• Additional tasks as assigned by the Director.

 

 

• Minimum 2 years of direct experience in energy market analysis, with a focus on geopolitics or economics.

• Master’s degree or equivalent related work experience in the field.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Sound judgment and a creative outlook.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to the CSIS careers portal.