Policy Analyst, Military, Cyber, Security, Foreign Affairs & Energy Issues

Responding to direction from and coordinating with senior staff—

1. On an ongoing basis, monitors, investigates, and assesses developments regarding China’s: military, cyber, security, foreign affairs, and energy policies; and other issues as assigned/required.

2. Conducts extensive and detailed analysis of issues in the purview or affecting the responsibilities of the USCC in the areas noted in paragraph 1, and prepares reports, position papers, and recommendations on these issues for Commissioners and senior staff.

3. Drafts, edits, and finalizes the assigned portions of the Commission’s Annual Report to Congress.

4. Works with designated hearing co-chairs, senior staff, and team members to plan and organize USCC hearings.

5. Establish and maintain liaison with officials in federal agencies who have responsibilities in the purview of the USCC’s mandate, or affecting the USCC’s areas of responsibility; particularly military, security, foreign affairs, or energy related. 

6. Performs other duties as assigned by senior staff, the Executive Director, and Commissioners.

1. Proven and demonstrable experience and ability to present information clearly and concisely – written and oral. – Strong writing and editing skills are absolutely required. –

2. Strong analytical and research skills, including demonstrable ability to accurately and thoroughly analyze data and make informed, critical judgments about issues.

3. Knowledge or expertise in China’s: military, cyber, security, foreign affairs, and energy policies/issues; global and regional activities and relationships; and how these affect U.S. interests.

4. Ability to speak and read Mandarin Chinese at a business level, to include ability to effectively utilize sources of electronic and print information regarding China and Taiwan.

5. Experience and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

6. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and hold a Federal security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI -level. – When applying, include: (1) date of citizenship if naturalized; and (2) if you have or have ever had a Federal security clearance identify the level and dates held.

Desirable Qualifications:  [Not required, but may be considered in the selection process.]:

1. Experience living and/or working in the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.  Also desirable:  Experience living and/or working elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific Region.

2. Experience in a Congressional or Executive Branch office, particularly with responsibilities for issues pertaining to China and/or Taiwan, or the Asia-Pacific Region.

3. Graduate degree in a relevant field, such as International Relations, Foreign Policy/Affairs, Security Studies, Information Security, Asian Studies, Asian History, etc.; or graduate-level course work related to these areas.

4. Relevant experience in, or working with, the United States military.

Please visit our website at www.uscc.gov to learn more about the opening and how to apply.