Energy Security and Climate Change Program - Fellow

CSIS is seeking a Fellow for its Energy Security and Climate Change Program to conduct policy research and data analysis on U.S. electricity infrastructure. Responsibilities include project management, proposal development, and contributing to research outputs. Candidates should have 4-6 years of relevant experience, strong research and communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The position offers a salary between $90,000 and $130,000.
JOB SUMMARY:

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

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program seeks a Fellow to support our growing portfolio of work on U.S. electricity infrastructure, particularly exploring challenges and opportunities in scaling transmission and generation to meet rapid load growth.

The Fellow's responsibilities will include policy research, data analysis, project management, proposal development, and administration. The Fellow will have opportunities to develop a research portfolio, establish personal expertise, and instigate projects to meet program needs and personal ambitions. The successful candidate will be a team player, possess excellent research, writing and communication skills, and have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to turn ideas into impact. Demonstrated experience with electricity infrastructure and nuclear energy will be preferred.

The salary band for this role is $90,000 -$130,000, commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Draft original commentaries, analysis, and reports; prepare project-related research products (including multimedia); and contribute to collaborative research and writing tasks.
• Serve as substantive expert on electricity system and large loads, including at CSIS and external workshops, events, and podcasts.
• Take initiative to develop new writing, research, and project ideas.
• Contribute to the thought leadership and strategic direction of the program.
• Develop work plans and timelines for research projects and coordinates both internal and outside experts to execute them on schedule.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
• 4-6 years of experience in a related energy sector (electricity system, nuclear energy, power markets, permitting reform, grid interconnection, transmission planning).
• Relevant advanced degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and regional electricity regulatory structures (including FERC and ISO/RTOs)
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong project management and attention to detail preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Must possess a self-starting and entrepreneurial 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter at Please apply by 11:59 PM EST on December 8th.