Program Manager or Associate Director - Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI)

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 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.

CSIS is seeking a Program Manager or Associate Director to join the Project on Nuclear Issues. The position will support the operational and substantive goals of PONI and will be expected to play a key role in advancing the major initiatives of the program. The primary purpose of this position is to support administrative aspects of the program and to assist the Director and Deputy Director. Responsibilities cross all program components, including budget management, project organization, logistical management of personnel, scheduling, and written and verbal external and internal correspondence.  

Much of the PM or AD’s time (approximately 50%) will be spent coordinating the financial operations of PONI, including submitting expense reports and invoices, tracking spending, and supporting the development of the team’s annual budget. The remainder of the time (approximately 50%) will be spent supporting other project activities within PONI, such as coordinating events and publications process for the team, supporting the external communications activities, hiring and managing interns, and supporting internal processes for the team. 

The PM or AD will report directly to PONI Director, Dr. Heather Williams. Minimum salary for Program Manager is $65,000 and for Associate Director is $75,000. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions of the Program Manager/Associate Director are divided among five major categories, including: 

• Scheduling: Assisting with the arrangement of program activities, anticipating and deconflicting obstacles to program success, managing the Director’s calendar; 

• Finances and budgeting: Developing and monitoring program budgets and financial transactions, contributing to fundraising efforts, assisting with identification of donors, developing research proposals, updating funder documentation, and ensuring completion of reporting requirements; 

• Events: Planning, executing, and directing program events, meetings, and domestic and international travel; 

• Communications: Supporting operation of program social media and external communication, and interacting with a wide variety of individuals internally and externally, including funders, experts, partner organizations, government officials, etc.; 

• Administrative management of staff: Directing and providing guidance to program interns and research assistants, and inputting and upkeeping program databases, document storage and operating procedures. 

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• For Program Manager: B.A./B.S degree required or equivalent experience; for Associate Director: M.A./M.S. preferred; 

• Must possess strong interest in international security issues, and a willingness to perform all job functions during domestic and international travel;

• Scheduling skills, with the ability to operate under pressure and in a fast-passed environment; with sound judgement, impeccable integrity, and a positive attitude; 

• Financial skills gained by previous exposure to budgeting practices a plus; 

• Event management skills, including understanding proper meeting protocols and the ability to interact with and respond to questions from a range of individuals with diverse interests, backgrounds, and dispositions; 

• Publication support skills, including superior writing and editing abilities, and knowledge of Microsoft Office; 

• Communication skills (both listening and presentation); with prior experience with social media in a professional setting preferred; 

• Administrative management skills, including strong organizational instincts and attention to detail. Experience with Adaptive, Salesforce, ReQlogic, and/or Concur a plus. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Performances of duties require the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel. The job frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and college transcript by 11:59pm on May 31 at https://csiscareers.silkroad.com.