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Institute for Defense Analyses · 14 hours ago

China Research Staff Member - Global Dynamics and Intelligence Division (GDI)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $263K/yr

20+ years exp

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to addressing U.S. security and science policy questions through expert analysis. The China-focused Research Staff Member role involves conducting independent research and analysis on national security issues related to China, preparing reports, and collaborating with sponsors and researchers.

AerospaceNational SecurityNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researches, analyzes, and evaluates complex, persistent China-related national security issues for IDA’s diverse sponsor base

Individually or as a member of a research team, prepares reports documenting conclusions and/or findings; may present findings of the final report to project sponsors and select audiences

May be assigned as project leader to one or more projects to provide technical direction for project planning, requirements, and budgetary objectives

Works with other researchers and sponsors to identify, prioritize, and communicate emergent China issues for IDA, its sponsors, and the national security community

Develops and sustains working relationships with sponsors to ensure that opportunities for further support and collaboration are understood

Maintains awareness of, and potentially contributes to, cross-divisional China-related projects in conjunction with other IDA divisions

Qualification

DefenseNational securityIndependent researchRigorous analysisPolicyPlanningCivil-military integrationOral presentationWritten communicationProject managementCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Applicants must have a minimum of 20 years of progressively responsible experience in defense and national security issues with a focus on China, preferably with experience in policy and planning, specifically at the nexus of civil-military integration

Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree. Candidates with advanced degrees will be given preference

Applicants must have proven ability to perform independent research, conduct rigorous analysis, and effectively present findings and recommendations orally and in writing

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in an unstructured environment and on more than one project concurrently

Travel may be required

Candidates must have U.S. citizenship and an active Top-Secret clearance with current or recent SCI Access (within the last six months/current SSBI). Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered

Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required