What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager - Energy Program position at CSIS Middle East Program?
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 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.
The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program seeks a Senior Program Manager to provide leadership across all program operations. This role will manage projects and events, supervise junior staff and interns, engage with stakeholders, oversee fundraising and budgetary matters, and handle external relations.
Reporting directly to the Program Director, you will ensure operational excellence while helping create a positive and effective workplace environment.
We are seeking a rising professional with a demonstrated history of professionalism, accountability, good judgment, and growth potential in strategic planning and research portfolio management. This position offers increasing responsibility in all aspects of program management and opportunities to develop new initiatives within the Center.
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Salary and title are based on the level of experience and expertise of the chosen candidate.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Program Oversight
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 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.
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.
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 and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/. ;
To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.
Apply
To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.
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About Us
CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center’s 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and anticipate change.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.
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.
The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program seeks a Senior Program Manager to provide leadership across all program operations. This role will manage projects and events, supervise junior staff and interns, engage with stakeholders, oversee fundraising and budgetary matters, and handle external relations.
Reporting directly to the Program Director, you will ensure operational excellence while helping create a positive and effective workplace environment.
We are seeking a rising professional with a demonstrated history of professionalism, accountability, good judgment, and growth potential in strategic planning and research portfolio management. This position offers increasing responsibility in all aspects of program management and opportunities to develop new initiatives within the Center.
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Salary and title are based on the level of experience and expertise of the chosen candidate.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Program Oversight
- Keep Director and Department leadership informed of all program developments
- Help prioritize initiatives appropriately
- Coordinate internally across programs and with departmental/corporate leadership
- Collaborate with staff to enhance public outreach, impact, and fundraising strategies
- Oversee substantive and operational priorities for projects and initiatives
- Develop comprehensive planning and production schedules
- Coordinate with major supporters, partners, and internal offices
- Implement and manage new software solutions
- Serve as primary point of contact for public events and programming
- Assist in developing and managing overall program direction
- Establish short and long-term project timelines
- Coordinate with program experts on specific initiatives
- Conduct process assessments and improvements
- Foster a culture of effective ambition
- Manage all program finances including budgeting and expensing
- Develop project-related budgets
- Plan for long-term budgetary needs, fundraising, and program growth
- Provide direct supervision to junior staff, interns, visiting fellows, and consultants
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional development
- Minimum 4 years of experience in program management and research, with non-profit experience preferred
- Experience designing, promoting, and creating media and follow-on products from public events and private convenings
- Demonstrated ability to enable high team achievement through operational excellence and proactive problem solving
- Knowledge of energy and international policy issues and the mechanics of Washington DC
- Excellent communication skills with ability to represent the program internally and externally in personal and professional communications
- Proficiency with office suites, social media platforms, project management solutions, and AI tools.
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 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.
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.
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 and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/. ;
To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.
Apply
To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.
Apply
About Us
CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center’s 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and anticipate change.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
