Senior Fellow, China Policy
Reports to:
Senior Vice President, National Security and International Policy
Staff reporting to this position:
To be determined
Department:
National Security and International Policy
Position classification:
Exempt, full time
Compensation range:
$150,000–$165,000 per annum
Work site:
On-site (Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Senior Fellow in its National Security and International Policy (NSIP) department to lead and shape the organization’s China policy work.
This role is designed to lead and shape the organization's work on U.S.-China relations and related transnational challenges. The Senior Fellow will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and devising policy ideas to address current and emerging global issues, leveraging their deep regional and country expertise and years of background in China and Indo-Pacific policy to ensure that solutions are both relevant to U.S.-China dynamics and successful at a global level.
The Senior Fellow will lead the development of an affirmative vision policy that outlines a new, progressive U.S. strategy toward China. Beyond research, this role involves significant convening and collaboration. The Senior Fellow will guide a series of expert convenings, bringing together diverse progressive thinkers, academics, and former government officials to explore critical issues in U.S.-China relations. This leader will also collaborate extensively with experts across American Progress and other policy organizations to drive solutions and advance the progressive agenda.
This position requires a strategic adviser who will partner closely with the Senior Vice President and designated NSIP staff. The work will directly support American Progress’ mission and progressive policy agenda, encompassing research, advocacy, and strategic communications.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership of the China policy efforts within the National Security and International Policy department and at American Progress.
- Develop a policy, research, and communications agenda; maintain relevant policy expertise.
- Work with the department’s Senior Vice President and American Progress’ executive leadership to set the strategic direction for the organization’s priorities related to China policy.
- Maintain relationships throughout American Progress, including with the Executive, Advocacy and Outreach, Communications, and Development departments.
- Work closely with other policy experts at American Progress to find areas of collaboration and define shared messages and policy strategies.
- Oversee the development of products—including reports, issue briefs, columns, op-eds, related events, and other routes—to disseminate information that advances the China policy agenda in ways that increase opportunities to improve policy outcomes.
- Assist the department’s Senior Vice President and the American Progress Development department in fundraising to meet the department’s work plan.
- Promote department priorities and work products both inside and outside the organization.
- Build and maintain key relationships, including with allied organizations and policymakers.
- When appropriate, serve as an expert witness at legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings to advance the department’s goals.
- Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to relevant policy debates in Congress, the administration, international organizations, and abroad.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and relevant graduate degree or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and a professional record in the field of China policy.
- Significant regional and/or country-specific expertise, specifically China and the Indo-Pacific region.
- Knowledge of federal policymaking and experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and/or relevant international organizations.
- Established relationships with U.S. and foreign policymakers, advocates, and the China policy and research community.
- Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills. Quantitative skills are a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic, long-term plans.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter with their application.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
This is not a remote position.
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Additional information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
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