Senior Expert, China

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If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage,  USIP is the place for you

JOB BRIEF

The Senior Expert will be responsible for leading substantive programming, research, and analysis on China and China's foreign policy, with a particular focus on China's impact on conflict dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. The position will also cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders working on issues related to China and help USIP design and implement its research agenda and programming work in this field. The Senior Expert will be responsible for writing reports and analyses, as well as briefing U.S. government officials and the policy-making community on developments and findings related to the political situation in China. The Senior Expert will report to the Director, East Asia and Pacific Programs and work closely with other colleagues across USIP. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC, with some international travel required.

CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS 01 / 30 / 2025

TARGET SALARY

Grade 14 ($142,000 - $147,000)

The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research, Analysis, and Thought Leadership :

• Serves as an expert on China and China's foreign policy, with a particular focus on China's impact on conflict dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Researches and writes on topics relevant to USIP's work.
• Liaises with U.S. Government agencies responsible for China / Indo-Pacific policies and programs, develops policy options to address U.S. interests in the region, and provides project briefings to governmental or other organizations on USIP's work.
• Supports or leads efforts to represent the program in internal and external events and to disseminate information about USIP's programs and research findings to key China stakeholders and media.
• Proposes innovative research and programming to advance USIP's mission.
• Responds to public queries and media requests regarding China.

Development and Planning :

Program / Financial Management :

Supervision / Management :

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must be US citizens to be considered for positions with USIP.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of :

2.  Cover letter

3.  Resume

Note : Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer.  USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors."

Salary : $142,000 - $147,000