Defense Research Analyst (Mandarin Required)

BluePath LabsWashington, DC
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About The Position

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and management consulting company focused on the challenging research problems for both government and private sector clients. BluePath is looking for at least one (1) Defense Research Analyst to support open-source research in China's defense and military sectors. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The Research Analysts must be able to read, translate, and analyze source documents and publications in Mandarin. There is no specific undergraduate or graduate degree major requirement but there is a preference for candidates with previous technical analysis of the Chinese aerospace and defense sectors. For background, the candidate can see a compilation of our previous projects: https://www.bluepathlabs.com/china-research.html. This position also provides the opportunity to contribute regularly to "The China Intelligence" publication in partnership with DefenseOne and Peter Singer. The Research Analyst will work with a dynamic and accomplished team on data collection, developing a keyword searchable database and reference system, and supporting research analysis. The position is primarily remote. If/when there is a return to the office, our team may meet once a week at BluePath offices near Foggy Bottom at 2101 L ST NW, Washington, D.C. This is a full-time salaried position with competitive benefits.

Requirements

  • B.A. or M.A.
  • U.S. citizen
  • Strong Mandarin reading and translating skills (ILR 2+, DLPT 3, HSK 5 or higher for reading and writing is required)
  • Intellectually curious with strong attention to detail
  • Personal initiative and drive
  • Able to work independently with minimal oversight while meeting weekly goals
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other database products

Nice To Haves

  • Coding skills for data visualizations
  • Possess a relevant graduate degree or PhD
  • ILR 3+ for Reading/Writing or HSK 6
  • Previous research and data collection with Mandarin publications
  • Previous research and technical analysis of Chinese aerospace and/or defense sectors

Responsibilities

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Open-source research
  • Document summarization
  • Database development
  • Technical writing and editing

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Publishing Industries

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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