PhD Geopolitical Analyst, Secret Clearance, China-Taiwan, logistics, part-time

DeVine Consulting, Inc. • Monterey, CA

5d • $70 - $95 • Remote

About The Position

The Ph.D. Geopolitical Analyst will contribute to an ongoing initiative to create analysis supporting an integrated deterrence strategy. This strategy primarily includes military deterrence and multiple elements of national power. The study specifically requires expertise in geopolitics in the China-Taiwan issue and the surrounding countries, with broad knowledge about the economics, social dynamics, and culture of these nations. Analysis may take various forms, such as Delphic methods, wargame analysis, campaign analysis, and output analysis of computer simulations. Interpretation of the data requires in-depth knowledge of regional conflicts, the state actors, leaders, and the population of the affected countries. The scope of the subject matter is partitioned into 1) the development of value models, 2) geopolitical analysis on the results of wargames, campaign analysis, simulation experiments and exercises, 3) technical advice to the research and project leads regarding the China-Taiwan issues, and 4) serving as the co-principal investigator and primary advisor to the Principal Investigator for the associated research projects.

Requirements

• PhD in Geopolitics or a related subject
• Studied the China-Taiwan issue in depth within the past 5 years
• Current Secret Clearance
• Ability to travel occasionally

Nice To Haves

• Broad knowledge about the economics, social dynamics and culture of the countries in the China-Taiwan region.
• In-depth knowledge of regional conflicts, state actors, leaders, and the population of the affected countries.

Responsibilities

• Create analysis to support an integrated deterrence strategy.
• Develop value models.
• Provide geopolitical analysis on the results of wargames, campaign analysis, simulation experiments, and exercises.
• Provide technical advice to research and project leads regarding China-Taiwan issues.
• Serve as co-principal investigator and primary advisor to the Principal Investigator for associated research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree