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The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) produces detailed, objective analysis and forecasts of America’s core national security challenges and concrete recommendations to address them. CTP also trains the next generation of policymakers and intelligence analysts. Its granular, open-source publications assist government officials, the media, and the military and intelligence communities while informing the public about the nuance and scale of threats to America’s security. AEI seeks a full-time, in-person analyst to advance CTP’s mission by conducting independent research, leading interns, and supporting foreign policy scholarship. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position’s primary focus will be Iran’s...
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Team OverviewThe Academic Programs department at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) aims to renew healthy civic engagement on college campuses—and in America’s public square—by informing, equipping, and developing thoughtful and principled student leaders who will elevate the tone and substance of policy discourse with the ideas and scholars of AEI. The team facilitates educational and professional opportunities that provide students with the skills of civil and substantive discourse, strengthen their commitment to classical liberal ideas and institutions, and motivate them with AEI scholarship and principles. Reflected in all its programs and resources are AEI’s beliefs in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, hourly, in-person mailroom and facilities assistant to support daily mailroom operations while also assisting with facilities and workplace operations across the organization. This role is highly mobile, involving regular movement throughout the building to deliver mail, support events, assist with office setups, and respond to facilities requests.This position also supports management’s efforts in the day-to-day implementation of policies, procedures, and programs to assure a well-managed, well-maintained building, especially by responding positively to the concerns and needs of staff, maintaining environmental health, and ensuring safety while supporting AEI’s goals and objectives. The anticipated start date for this...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person graphic designer to join our communications team. This role is responsible for producing high-quality visual communications that translate complex public policy research into clear, engaging, and accessible content across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. The position focuses primarily on the design and production of AEI’s publications, including reports, books, marketing collateral, event materials, and digital assets. The position also plays a key role in developing compelling data visualizations and information graphics that enhance the communication of research and policy analysis. Working closely with the director of Design, editors, scholars, and internal stakeholders, the graphic designer will manage...
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The Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is the nation’s leading market-oriented housing research center. It operates at the intersection of data-driven housing knowledge and policy solutions. The AEI Housing Center seeks a full-time, in-person (senior) data scientist to develop and manage large datasets to derive insights and inform US housing policy. The data scientist will be responsible for maintaining the nation’s foremost housing database and designing the systems and infrastructure that produce research to improve the operation of housing markets, mortgage lending practices, and housing policy. This will include seeking, creating, cleaning, and analyzing new datasets; developing automated processes for data maintenance; and building the infrastructure for...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person HR assistant/coordinator to join AEI’s HR & Talent Development team. This highly organized, analytical, and service-oriented professional will support a wide range of human resources and talent development initiatives, including HR operations, benefits administration, compliance efforts, employee programs, process improvement, and workforce analytics. The coordinator will serve as a key member of the HR & Talent Development team and play an important role in helping the department deliver high-quality services while improving data integrity, operational efficiency, and the employee experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with data and HR systems, and able to manage multiple priorities...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person manager or assistant director, HR programs and operations, to join AEI’s HR & Talent Development team. Reporting to the vice president of HR and Talent Development, this role is responsible for the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of assigned HR programs and operational initiatives. The manager/assistant director will partner with HR leadership and managers across the organization to strengthen employee relations, support organizational effectiveness, improve HR operations, and advance departmental priorities. Responsibilities include managing employee relations matters, performance management, assigned HR programs, compliance initiatives, cross-functional operational projects, and oversight of...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person podcast producer to join the Media Relations team in promoting AEI’s research and commentary among key audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, journalists, opinion leaders, and the informed public. The start date for this position is as soon as possible.The position’s primary responsibilities are to maximize the impact of AEI’s ideas by producing and promoting AEI’s new flagship podcast, which will focus on the biggest issues in our politics, public policy, civic life, and foreign affairs and feature AEI scholars. This position will also support the promotion of other AEI podcasts and multimedia products. Reporting to the vice president of government relations and public affairs, this position will be...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work on issues related to the future of the Navy and Marine Corps, maritime issues, military modernization, Pentagon reform, the US defense budget and industrial base, and Congress’s role in national defense. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. When preparing your application, please include a résumé, cover letter, general writing sample, transcript (for undergraduate and graduate work, if applicable), and a research sample, to consist of either- A link to an Excel sheet you produced, including a graphic/data visualization based on the underlying data, or- A link to a PowerPoint presentation you produced, including a graphic/data visualization based on the...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work on polling, demographic trends, and American politics for AEI’s Survey Center on American Life, directed by Senior Fellow Daniel A. Cox. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.Responsibilities for this position include assisting with research, writing, and editing for reports, newsletters, articles, op-eds, and media appearances. The person in this position will also help manage the Survey Center’s online presence. This includes posting on social media, tracking online engagement and metrics, administering website properties, creating charts and graphics from survey data, and monitoring media impact. The research assistant will also be responsible for number...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person technical support analyst to assist Institute staff with their information technology needs. This position is not supervisory and reports to the director of information technology infrastructure and operations. The start date for this position is as soon as possible. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.
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AEI is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with two China studies senior fellows, Derek Scissors and Dan Blumenthal. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. The position’s major responsibilities include conducting research and providing support on issues related to Chinese corporations and Chinese foreign policy. Other major topics are US-China competition, Chinese macroeconomics, Indo-Pacific security and economic relations, and US strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Administrative duties include scheduling and organizing events. Other duties include overseeing long-term projects and mentoring department interns. This position requires excellent writing, communication, research, and organizational skills, particularly a strong...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person (senior) data analyst to assist in creating, managing, and analyzing novel datasets to derive insights and inform education policy decisions. This role encompasses data science, social science, and big data-management projects. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. AEI’s education policy studies department successfully undertakes ambitious data collection and reporting projects to monitor critical issues for the nation’s students and education system. The (senior) data analyst is a key part of these ongoing efforts as the department maintains existing research lines and develops novel approaches in exciting new projects. The (senior) data analyst will primarily collaborate with...
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https://talentmarket.org/job-opening/development-associate-individual-giving/ About the American Enterprise InstituteThe American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture. About the RoleAEI seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage...
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https://talentmarket.org/job-opening/aei-major-gifts-officer/ About the American Enterprise Institute The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture. About the Role The American Enterprise Institute seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial, and goal-oriented individual who is interested in public policy to grow and manage a portfolio of major-gift donors and prospects. Reporting to the senior director of individual...
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with economic policy fellows on a wide variety of issues related to tax policy, public finance, and international macroeconomics. The new research assistant will begin as soon as possible.Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and writing sample that demonstrates their ability to organize and manipulate data and use econometric methods for analysis. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Disclaimer for Candidates: To maintain transparency and integrity in the interview process for this position, the use of AI is prohibited. Candidates who use AI to generate application materials, assessments, or interview...