Lead Geopolitical Analyst

BETA Systems International•Washington, DC

5d•Remote

About The Position

BETA Systems International (BSI) seeks an exceptional Lead Geopolitical Analyst to provide expert analysis supporting U.S. strategic planning for Alaska and the Arctic region on a multi-year federal contract. NOTE: This position is pending proposal award. Selected candidates will be contacted upon contract award. Position Overview This is a Key Personnel position requiring deep expertise in geopolitical analysis, Arctic affairs, and great power competition. You will serve as the primary analyst producing strategic assessments that inform federal decision-making on Arctic policy, infrastructure, and security. This role combines rigorous analytical work with direct engagement with federal stakeholders.

Requirements

Master's degree required (PhD strongly preferred) in International Relations, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Geopolitics, or related field
8+ years of professional experience in geopolitical analysis, strategic intelligence, or policy analysis
Strong understanding of great power competition, particularly U.S.-Russia-China dynamics
Experience producing written analytical products for executive-level audiences
Proficiency with geopolitical intelligence platforms and open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools
Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance (Secret or above)
Experience supporting federal government agencies
Demonstrated expertise in Arctic affairs, including knowledge of Arctic governance, regional issues, and circumpolar dynamics
Knowledge of Alaska's strategic location, infrastructure challenges, and Indigenous communities
Understanding of climate change impacts on Arctic security and infrastructure
Experience with federal policy development and implementation processes
Familiarity with defense planning or strategic studies
Language skills (Russian, Mandarin, or Indigenous languages)
Published research or analysis on Arctic issues
Experience with data visualization and geospatial analysis tools

Responsibilities

Lead geopolitical analysis for 7 comprehensive strategic reports annually (15-25 pages each)
Monitor and analyze multi-source geopolitical intelligence on Arctic region, Russia, China, and emerging security challenges
Participate in and prepare content for weekly strategic planning sessions with federal leadership
Conduct data-driven assessments of partnerships with Arctic nations and Indigenous communities
Translate complex geopolitical trends into actionable recommendations aligned with federal Arctic strategy
Ensure analytical rigor, reproducible methods, and proper sourcing/attribution
Develop traceability matrices linking recommendations to policy objectives
Coordinate with subject matter experts on infrastructure, energy, technology, and Indigenous affairs
Monitor subscription-based geopolitical intelligence services and synthesize insights
Brief federal stakeholders on findings and recommendations