Director, United States

Eurasia Group • Washington, DC • 2h ago

About Eurasia Group and GZERO Media

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global research and advisory firm. We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business.

Together with GZERO Media-the go-to source of first insight into geopolitics-and our full-fledged events team, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides a complete political risk solution.

Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, São Paulo, Brasilia, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, as well as on-the-ground experts in more than a hundred countries in every region of the world.

We are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests.

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Position Overview

Eurasia Group is seeking a Director, United States Practice to lead coverage of US economic statecraft and national security policy tools, with a focus on trade policy, investment restrictions (including CFIUS), export controls, and sanctions . Based in Washington, DC , this is a senior research role for an experienced policy professional and analyst who can translate fast-moving policy and political developments into clear, actionable analysis for a sophisticated client audience.

Reporting to the US Practice Head , the Director will contribute to the United States team's daily note production and deliver larger analytical pieces in coordination with other Eurasia Group country and thematic practices (e.g., geoeconomics, China, energy, technology, defense, and global macro/markets).

Responsibilities of Director, United States Practice

Own and drive Eurasia Group's analytical coverage of US economic security policy, including:

Trade policy and trade enforcement

Investment restrictions , including CFIUS and related inbound/outbound screening tools

Export controls and technology controls (including emerging and foundational technologies)

Sanctions design, escalation pathways, enforcement, and geopolitical spillovers

Produce timely, decision-useful written analysis, including:
Contributions to the US daily note cadence (rapid-turn insight on developments, implications, and signposts)

Longer-form deliverables (deep dives, structural pieces, scenario-driven analysis) in partnership with other teams

Identify key policy inflection points and translate Washington process into forecasts:
Map stakeholders and decision points across the White House, relevant agencies, and Congress

Track regulatory, legislative, and political dynamics that affect policy implementation and durability

Develop forward-looking frameworks for clients on how US restrictions/tools affect:
Cross-border investment and M&A risk

Supply chains, market access, and compliance exposure

Competitive positioning across sectors sensitive to national security policy

Collaborate across the firm to ensure integrated coverage (e.g., US-China, transatlantic coordination, global sanctions regimes, sector-specific exposures).

Brief clients and internal stakeholders as needed (written and verbal), including participation in client calls, presentations, and internal editorial planning.

Mentor and support junior colleagues on analytical tradecraft, writing, and subject-matter development (people management responsibilities may vary by team needs).

Desired Skills of Director, United States Practice

10+ years of relevant experience , with meaningful time in US government in agencies central to these issues (e.g., Treasury, Commerce, USTR, State, NSC, relevant congressional committees, or closely related roles).

Deep subject-matter expertise across trade, CFIUS/investment screening, export controls, and sanctions , including strong understanding of how these tools interact and evolve in practice.

Demonstrated ability to forecast policy direction by integrating:
Political incentives and stakeholder interests

Bureaucratic process and legal/regulatory constraints

Geopolitical drivers and sectoral impacts

Exceptional writing and editing skills-able to produce crisp, high-signal analysis on tight deadlines.

Strong verbal communication skills and confidence briefing sophisticated audiences.

Collaborative, team-oriented working style with the ability to coordinate effectively across country and thematic practices.

High standards for analytical rigor, sourcing, and judgment under time pressure.

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MA/MPP/JD/MBA) preferred.

Location: Washington, DC (in-office expectations consistent with team needs).

Travel: Willingness to travel periodically as needed.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $200,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

At Eurasia Group, our mission is to provide the tools and understanding needed in a world where politics drives disruption. We put politics first for our clients, and we aspire to be the leading place people come to find out about the world. This requires us to maintain a company culture (https://www.eurasiagroup.net/our-values) that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that bringing people with a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table makes our analysis stronger for our clients and creates a better workplace. Our leadership team is dedicated to embedding this approach into everything we do and how we lead because we care deeply about our work and our people.

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