Senior Fellow - India Strategic Technology

CSIS – India Chair, Senior Fellow The Chair in India and Emerging Asia Economics (India Chair) serves as CSIS’s focal point for policy‑relevant work on India. The Chair’s work emphasizes stakeholder engagement, policy‑relevant convening, and practical solutions over purely academic research. The India Chair seeks to build a strategic technology workstream on emerging technologies central to economic competitiveness, national security, and resilient global supply chains. We are looking for a senior, part‑time leader to design, launch, and lead an India‑focused strategic technology policy workstream. Key Responsibilities Design and lead a new India strategic technology policy workstream aligned with CSIS priorities and U.S.–India cooperation objectives. Identify priority themes within emerging technology domains (AI governance, trusted semiconductor ecosystems, secure digital infrastructure, standards‑setting, supply‑chain resilience). Translate complex technical issues into clear policy frameworks for policymakers, industry leaders, and international partners. Produce and guide policy‑relevant outputs (commentaries, briefs, memos, convening readouts) with actionable recommendations. Engage senior stakeholders across U.S., Indian, and partner‑country governments, private sector and civil society. Organize events (in‑person, virtual) to elevate key policy issues. Represent CSIS and the India Chair in high‑level meetings, workshops, and private round‑table discussions on strategic technology issues. Identify and cultivate partnerships with key potential donors (foundations, high net‑worth individuals, companies). Establish a pipeline of funded projects to sustain and grow the technology workstream. Prepare proposals that comply with CSIS project standards and arms‑length standards for donors and pitch to potential donors. Help conceptualize and participate in targeted convenings, private dialogues, and public events focused on strategic technology cooperation with India. Provide strategic guidance on study visits, delegations, or bilateral dialogues where technology policy is a core component. Required Qualifications Approximately 10 or more years of professional experience in technology policy, national security, international economic policy, supply chains, or related fields. Demonstrated understanding of the policy dimensions of emerging technologies, especially where technology intersects with geopolitics and economic security. Ability to operate at a strategic level, including agenda‑setting, external engagement, and stakeholder management. Strong verbal communication skills to engage senior officials and executives confidently. Comfort working independently with minimal supervision in a part‑time role. Proven network in India with policymakers, foundations, and companies working on Indian technology policy and planning. Ability to work at CSIS HQ for 14 hours per week. Preferred Skills Professional experience engaging with India or Indo‑Pacific partners. Direct experience with successful fundraising for a nonprofit. Familiarity with U.S.–India technology cooperation, allied coordination, or multilateral technology initiatives. Experience working with the private sector, particularly in technology or infrastructure‑related domains. Prior experience in a think tank, government, international organization, or policy‑facing role. Physical Requirements and Work Conditions Occasional travel (domestic and international, including to India) may be required. CSIS operates on a hybrid work model; in‑office collaboration is expected during the workweek. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Compensation Part‑time term appointment. Hourly rate of $83.33‑$85.00, commensurate with experience. Application Process Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter at Equal Opportunity Statement 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. CSIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)