Senior China Analyst

RAND • Washington, DC

1d • $104,700 - $151,800

About The Position

RAND advises national security clients, including U.S. government organizations, U.S. allies and partners, and foundations, on policy-level decisions related to security, intelligence, and military policy. Its analysts work in multidisciplinary teams, applying quantitative and qualitative methods to examine policy problems of national and international importance and communicate findings to decision-makers.

RAND is seeking a senior analyst with significant experience researching military and security issues related to China. The role involves conducting China-related military and security research, collecting and validating complex data, building analytic frameworks, and applying specialized qualitative and quantitative methods to support analyses. The position is available in Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; or Pittsburgh, PA.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of and demonstrable ability to analyze China-related security and defense policies, strategy, doctrine, and operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency analyzing PLA forces and force structure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PLA publications.
• Excellent analytic skills.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.
• MA/MS in China studies, political science, international studies, strategic studies, public policy, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in security, defense, or intelligence policy planning and analysis related to China; internships do not count toward this requirement.
• Advanced Mandarin reading skills, demonstrated on a RAND-sponsored language test.
• Active security clearance or ability to be granted a top secret security clearance.
• Two writing samples are required.

Nice To Haves

• Further experience with wargaming and red-team analysis.
• Preferably, relevant experience with the U.S. government.
• Writing samples that demonstrate rigorous use of evidence and logic and are solo- or lead-authored.

Responsibilities

• Conduct military and security research related to China.
• Collect and validate complex data.
• Build analytic frameworks.
• Apply specialized qualitative and quantitative methods to support analyses.
• Communicate analysis results clearly and effectively to decision-makers, orally and in writing.
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Sabbatic pay, providing additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior