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Institute for the Study of War · 1 month ago

Middle East Security Program Researcher

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The Institute for the Study of War is on the front lines of military thinking, seeking a Middle East Researcher. This role involves conducting open-source research and analysis of geo-strategic dynamics in the Middle East, aiming to inform U.S. national security interests and policy-making.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide expert analysis on dynamic conflicts within the Middle East portfolio by synthesizing open-source information on political and security developments

Capture and analyze granular information on these developments, including implications of regional dynamics

Work closely with teams studying China and Russia to generate insights into regional and cross-border trends

Aim to keep policymakers informed about ground situations, inflection points, developments affecting US interests, and potential policy options

Gain proficiency in data-driven analytic software platforms to support investigations into complex research questions

Publish findings through timely written and graphical reports and oral briefings

Provide synthetic research support to long-term projects and forecasts to team members and programs as required

Coach, mentor, and manage research interns and collaborate with team members

Help edit and oversee daily and short-form written intelligence products to ensure adherence to institutional writing standards

Validate compliance with proper data handling and storage guidelines

Qualification

Middle Eastern political dynamicsSpoken ArabicData-driven analytic softwareQualitativeMilitary operations understandingMilitary history understandingMedia experienceQuantitative methods familiarityPolicy-relevant researchEditing skillsData handling compliance

Required

A bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the ISW's core mission and research agenda

Excellent understanding of written and spoken Arabic

Strong understanding of Middle Eastern political dynamics and military operations, either in an operational context or through research or coursework

A sophisticated understanding of military institutions and military history is helpful

Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects

Outstanding briefing and presentation skills

Excellent qualitative and analytic skills, ability to represent material graphically, some familiarity with quantitative methods, and comfort with integrating technology into research

The dedication and drive to produce policy-relevant research in a timely manner

Interest and enthusiasm for ISW's research agenda and mission