Senior Research Analyst

Senior China Research Analyst

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The Strategic Non-Kinetic Effects (SNKE) Mission Division at MITRE develops cutting-edge capabilities to gain and maintain strategic advantage. We are a cross-functional team of subject-matter-experts, engineers, modelers, planners, analysts, and innovators working to deliver strategic economic and non-kinetic solutions to the nation's most pressing security challenges.

We are seeking a Senior China Research Analyst to support high-priority research and analysis related to the People's Republic of China (PRC). This role is designed for an experienced analyst with subject-matter expertise in Chinese industrial policy, military modernization, and critical technology planning, as well as demonstrated experience leading small analytic teams and independently managing a research portfolio.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external subject-matter experts to strengthen analysis and incorporate multidisciplinary perspectives.
• Contribute to data-informed research efforts, including identifying opportunities to leverage large datasets and analytical tools where appropriate.
• Execute research priorities established by program leadership while proactively identifying adjacent issues, emerging developments, and opportunities for additional analysis.
• Brief research findings and analytic judgments to senior government, military, and other stakeholder audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• Conduct research and analysis on China-related national security issues, with a focus on topics such as PRC industrial policy, the defense industrial base, PLA reform and modernization, and PRC planning for critical technologies.
• Exploit and evaluate Chinese-language primary and secondary sources and incorporate relevant findings into all-source or mixed-source analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Asian Studies, International Relations, Economics, or a related field with a focus on China's language, culture, policy, and economy; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Professional experience researching one or more of the following areas:
• PRC industrial policy / defense industrial base
• PLA reform and modernization
• PRC policy planning for critical technologies
• Demonstrated experience being a part of a small teams of analysts and collaborating on workflows, quality control, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to follow research direction, execute against established priorities, and independently identify opportunities to expand and drive additional China-focused analysis.
• Full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese ; applicants will be assessed on language capabilities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor analysis for senior decision-makers.
• Experience exploiting Chinese-language sources and integrating them…