CSIS's Economic Security and Technology Department (EST) is seeking a Director of the Wadhwani AI Center to lead efforts in shaping domestic and international policy debates on AI, its implications for growth, economic and national security, and resilience. The goal is to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions related to AI.
Requirements
- AI policy expertise with 15+ years of relevant experience and a technical understanding of AI.
- Ability to write and edit research reports and manage a policy-focused research agenda.
- Previous experience in industry along with some time spent in either government or academia.
- A technical understanding of AI.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Center’s team to produce differentiating, in-depth analysis and recommendations that have a demonstrable impact on AI policy.
- Manage multiple research projects in partnership with the Wadhwani Center’s team and lead the preparation, writing, editing, publication, and amplification of the Wadhwani Center’s research and analysis.
- Contribute to, and where relevant, spearhead EST’s strategic research priorities.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to the EST President and CSIS leadership.
- Help the Department accelerate adoption of AI research tools to enhance the productivity of policy research.
Other
- Develop a strong vision for the Wadhwani Center aligned with the EST Department.
- Expand the Wadhwani Center’s network across industry, government, and academia to facilitate thought partnerships, fundraising efforts, and amplification of the Wadhwani Center’s work.
- Attract and build a world-class team of researchers and operational staff, focused on driving impact for domestic and international AI policy.
- Mentor and invest in the development of the team, particularly the junior staff.
- Expand the Wadhwani Center’s fundraising pipeline. Identify project contract and grant opportunities and lead efforts to create and submit proposals to funders.
