Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified U.S. Citizens. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

1. Monitor, investigate, and assess developments relevant to the Security and Foreign Affairs Team's portfolio including, but not limited to, the topics identified in "requirements and qualifications" below.
2. Draft detailed written and oral analyses and assessments of issues within the Security and Foreign Affairs Team's portfolio.
3. Provide support to Commission staff planning hearings, writing the Annual Report or other research reports, preparing testimony or other products by conducting research, drafting correspondence, writing, or fact checking.
4. Work with designated hearing co-chairs, senior staff, and team members to plan, organize, and provide administrative support to Commission hearings.
5. Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned issue areas within the team's portfolio for Commissioners, Member staffs, and Congressional committee staffs.
6. Research and draft assigned portions of the Commission's Annual Report.
7. Attend seminars, meetings, and events on behalf of the Commission, and write memoranda to Commissioners and staff.
8. Assist with developing and sustaining a professional network of China analysts in the U.S. government, private sector, and academia.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Applicants must be eligible for a security clearance. Upon appointment, the selectee will be required to undergo a background investigation, and during the employment period may also be required to obtain and hold a Federal security clearance up to the Top Secret/SCI level. An active clearance is not a prerequisite for applying for or initiating employment.

Qualifications

1. Strong and demonstrated ability to present information clearly and concisely through memos, reports, briefings, and other presentations.
2. Advanced research, analytical, and evaluative skills, including the ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of disparate data on emerging and/or controversial issues.
3. Knowledge of Chinese security issues, including China's military strategy, the capabilities of the People's Liberation Army, and domestic security concerns.
4. Knowledge of China's foreign relations, including an understanding of the drivers, actors, and conduct of China's foreign policy.
5. Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy related to China and the Indo-Pacific (including U.S. alliances and other partnerships in the region) and U.S. military strategy, capabilities, and activities in the Indo-Pacific.
6. Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Asian Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, or Political Science.

1. Experience in a Congressional or Executive Branch office, particularly with responsibilities for issues pertaining to China, Taiwan, or the Indo-Pacific Region.
2. Experience living and/or working in China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.
3. Ability to speak and read Mandarin Chinese, to include ability to effectively utilize sources of electronic and print information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Commission will conduct an internal evaluation based on applicants' cover letter and resume, to include qualifications and relevant experience. The Director for Security and Foreign Affairs and appropriate staff will interview the top candidates. The Chairman and/or Vice Chairman may interview the final candidates. The final hiring decision will be made by the Executive Director, with concurrence from the Chairman and Vice Chairman.

Interviews will consist of two parts: 1) in-person interviews with the Director for Security and Foreign Affairs, Executive Director, and appropriate staff; and 2) a writing test.