Director & Scholl Chair - Scholl Chair in International Business 

The Economics Program / Scholl Chair in International Business is one of seven programs within the Economic Security and Technology (EST) Department of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The program focuses on economic analysis of key issues impacting U.S. growth and security, such as trade, technology, economic coercion, supply chain resilience, and capital markets. The Director would report directly to the EST President and work closely with the EST Vice President and other program directors. The position is based at the Washington DC headquarters and is expected to be in-office.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a research agenda on trade, investment, international finance, supply chain resilience, commercial diplomacy, and emerging economic alliances; position the Economics Program as a leading voice on trade policy, investment screening, export controls, economic coercion, supply chain resilience, and commercial diplomacy; serve as a recognized thought leader in Washington, D.C.; contribute to and, where appropriate, lead EST Department-wide flagship initiatives, signature products, and major research efforts; identify opportunities for funding, thought partnership with the private sector and investment community; cultivate an excellent professional network and liaise productively with other organizations; promote the program's research and insights with diverse stakeholders; identify and secure funding opportunities through high-quality research proposals; partner with the Deputy Director in leading program operations, strategic planning, and execution; recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team with strong economic and analytical expertise

Requirements

12+ years of relevant experience; master's degree or equivalent in a field related to economics or finance; track record of senior level experience on economic policy issues, including trade, investment, technology issues in Federal Government or industry; demonstrated experience managing a policy research agenda; track record of building and maintaining relationships with contacts related to policy work, including in the U.S. and foreign governments; entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying challenges, setting priorities, and implementing policy-relevant solutions; excellent verbal, written, and communication skills

Nice to have

A doctorate with a research track-record in a field related to economics or finance (with a focus on trade and technology) is preferred; previous experience fundraising for research projects is a plus; history of publishing in national and international media and in academic journals is preferred