Research Analyst (China Studies Program)

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES 1. With minimal or no guidance, meets CNA’s quality standards when working on well-structured pieces of a project. Demonstrates ability to develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/ techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems.  With direction and supervision, clearly defines, structures, and executes a piece of a complex study to meet quality standards.  Demonstrates analytic creativity and curiosity.   2. Develops and maintains broad, general institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues.   3. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly.  Keeps others informed.  Proactively identifies and seeks out others working on similar topics.  Works to identify opportunities for collaborations within team, division, and operating unit.   4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other related activities such as proposal preparation.   5. Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently.   6. Makes significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects.   7. Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion.  Effectively communicates one-on-one and in groups.  Can document work efficiently and accurately.  Can effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small audiences that are familiar with content.   8. Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects.  Works under closer supervision on more complex, less-structured tasks.  Can serve as task lead for pieces of projects by managing own activities.  May lead small projects under the supervision of an RTL/CMD.    9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.  Provides clear guidance to colleagues on tasks.  Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.   10. Performs other duties as assigned.   JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field, PhD preferred. Relevant degree fields may include—but are not limited to—China studies, Asia studies, Indo-Pacific studies, political science, security studies, economics, and foreign policy.   2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0 years or Master’s & 2 years of experience in research and analysis. Time spent living and studying or working in China or Taiwan preferred. Experience conducting research using both Chinese- and English-language materials and experience working for or with US military or government organizations strongly desired   3. Skills: Professional-level Mandarin Chinese language skills strongly desired. Applicants may be asked to complete a translation assessment and submit a writing sample Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses Strong analytic curiosity/ creativity Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment Strong critical thinking skills Knowledge of research techniques Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients 4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.   Required Documents Please include the following documents with your application Resume Cover letter Writing sample Transcripts - Undergraduate and Graduate (unofficial is ok)