Program Manager - Critical Minerals Security Program

Research Programs & Projects

Washington, DC

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ID: 1600-233

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Full-Time/Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

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 some 200 employees working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

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

The Critical Minerals Security Program seeks to provide evidence-based thought leadership to develop innovative and sensible policy solutions to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities for key minerals. The Program is seeking a Fellow to advance our research and policy agenda at the intersection of critical minerals and national, economic and energy security. The Program Manager will play an important role in managing the program’s operations, including overseeing budgeting, event management, and publications.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

I. Operations & Project Management: manage comprehensive program operations across multiple systems platforms. Maintain professional contact databases, develop and monitor detailed project workplans, track project deadlines, and liaise with internal CSIS departments for seamless and timely execution of program activities. Support HR functions, including recruitment and personnel management.
II. Development Support: support new project development by collaborating with Program Director and CSIS Office of Development on funding proposals, MOUs, and donor relationship management. Track fundraising pipelines, monitor financial reporting requirements and deadlines, and log corporate engagements through Salesforce software.
III. Stakeholder Relations: coordinate engagements with program partners, corporate donors, senior affiliates, and external stakeholders.
IV. Support Program Director: manage the program and program Director's calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings, arranging travel logistics, and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders.
V. Event Management: lead end-to-end coordination of public and private events, including high-level conferences, roundtables, and virtual events. Oversee logistics, including scheduling, venue selection, coordination with participants, event set-up and catering, preparing event materials, and managing day-of execution.
VI. Budget Administration & Financial Management: manage and oversee multi-source program budget through CSIS financial management systems, including monitoring monthly accounting statements; drafting project budget proposals; processing payments, expense reports, and reimbursements; and coordinating with program Director on financial planning and quarterly budget reviews. Maintain meticulous expense and revenue tracking across multiple grant awards.
VII. External Communications: manage the program’s digital presence and external outreach, including maintaining program social media pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Bluesky, producing special mailers and weekly program newsletter, ensuring program web content is up-to-date, coordinating with CSIS External Relations on media and promotional efforts, and tracking engagement metrics.
VIII. Ad-hoc administrative tasks as assigned by the Director.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 2–4 years of related experience in program/project management. Budget management experience preferred.
• Superior communication skills, good judgment, and ability to anticipate needs.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and closely with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment.

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 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.

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.

Affirmative Action/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 résumé, cover letter, and college transcript at https://careers.csis.org/.

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