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* Lead in-depth research and analysis on China-related national security issues, with a focus on topics such as PRC industrial policy, the defense industrial base, PLA reform and modernization, and PRC planning for critical technologies.
* Brief senior leaders and clients on analytic findings, strategic implications, and emerging trends related to China's policy, military, and technology landscape.
* Generate data-informed research efforts, including identifying opportunities to leverage large datasets and analytical tools where appropriate.
* Shape and advance a China-focused research portfolio by identifying analytic gaps, refining research questions, and ensuring sustained coverage of priority issues.
* Exploit and evaluate Chinese-language primary and secondary sources and incorporate relevant findings into all-source or mixed-source analysis. Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Asian Studies, International Relations, Economics, or a related field with a focus on China's language, culture, policy, and economy; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
* 5-8 years of professional experience researching one or more of the following areas:
* PRC industrial policy / defense industrial base
* PLA reform and modernization
* PRC policy planning for critical technologies
* Demonstrated experience leading small teams of analysts and managing workflows, quality control, and deliverables.
* Proven ability to independently manage a China-focused research portfolio with minimal oversight.
* Full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese; applicants will be assessed on language capabilities.
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured research skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor analysis for senior decision-makers.
* Experience exploiting Chinese-language sources and integrating them into all-source or mixed-source analytical products.
* Experience supporting U.S. government, defense, intelligence, think tank, or federally funded research environments.
* Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
* Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S Citizenship is required. * This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience leveraging big data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to China-focused research topics
* Basic familiarity with SQL and/or Python for data querying, analysis, and research support
* Prior experience briefing senior government or military leaders.
* Advanced degree in China studies, security studies, international relations, public policy, economics, or a related discipline. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual Work Location Type:
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