Fellow - Project on Critical Minerals Security

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 approximately 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.   The Project on Critical Minerals Security at CSIS seeks to provide evidence-based thought leadership to develop innovative and sensible policy solutions to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities for key minerals. The Project is seeking a Fellow to advance our research and policy agenda at the intersection of critical minerals and national, economic and energy security. The Fellow will play an important role in shaping the research agenda, producing high-quality research outputs, leading high-profile events, engaging with key decisionmakers in government and the private sector, and mentoring junior staff.   The salary range for this position is $80,000-$120,000 based on experience.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:   • Collaborate with the Director to develop research projects from inception through completion, including proposal development, research execution and dissemination. • Author high-quality deliverables including reports, white papers, policy briefs, memos, and op-eds.  • Conceptualize and lead events, including conferences, panels, and roundtables, based on programmatic research priorities. • Promote the program’s analysis (including your own) to a diverse set of stakeholders, including government officials, policymakers, journalists, academics, and the public. • Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders. • Mentor junior research staff, ensuring production of high-quality outputs.     KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:   • 4-6 years of experience working on mining-related matters in policy, industry, research or government. • Strong research background with demonstrated publication record. Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data strongly preferred. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including industry, government, academia, and the media. • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying challenges, setting priorities, and developing creative solutions.   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 salary requirements at https://careers.csis.org.