This role will identify and analyze key trends, policies, and strategies of US foreign policy issues, develop research concepts, analyze the foundations of policies, and produce insight reports based on our clients requirements.
Successful candidates require knowledge of multiple policy topics related to US foreign policy or related international affairs, such as the tension with China and issues related to the Russia and Ukraine war. The consultant should have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders and to get things done.
Principal Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations
· Monitoring US foreign policy and analyzing its foundations and latest developments, especially its foreign policy adjustments towards China, its Indo-Pacific policy, its policy stance on Russia and Ukraine war and etc.
· Authoring assigned reports on the analysis of policy considerations, policy predictions of potential trends and developments, policy recommendations, policy briefs, press releases, talking points, and other materials as necessary.
· Conduct exchanges and interviews with government officials, experts, scholars, and other relevant personnel on the topics concerned and import the contents of the interviews into the report.
· Organizing or taking part in meetings, roundtables, and other activities on key policy issues with stakeholders concerned to assess valuable information that is required by the report.
· Assisting with other tasks when necessary.
Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in global affairs, US foreign policy, international economics, international relations, international security, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
· Previous employment experience in US official agencies, such as the US Senate, US House, US Department of State, US DOD, USAID, White House, or similar ones.
· Demonstrated eagerness to grapple with complicated policy questions.
· Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on policy issues, including demonstrated experience drafting legislation, policy memos, and other written products relevant to policy and advocacy work.
· Those who work in New York and Washington DC are preferred.
Technical Skills
· Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
· Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet deadlines.
· Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Second language skills are a plus.
· Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
· Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire himself.
· Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds.
· Salaries are commensurate with experience and the content of the report.
· Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
Working Conditions
· Remote working as a general model.
· May require some hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Directions to Apply
Applicants are required to send their resumes and one or two representative works if any. Representative works should be reflective of the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description.