Data Intelligence Analyst II – Focus

• Collect, analyze, enrich, and integrate data to help clients understand economic statecraft risks
• Identify, evaluate, validate, and integrate Chinese- and English-language data sources
• Apply Chinese-language expertise and knowledge of PRC economic statecraft to identify relevant actors, relationships, activities, and risk indicators
• Develop working knowledge of Strider’s data holdings, ontology, risk methodology, and AI agent architecture
• Apply intelligence production standards to develop accurate, well-supported risk intelligence
• Evaluate AI-generated intelligence outputs for accuracy, completeness, relevance, and methodological adherence
• Develop and use AI-enabled tools and workflows for research, data enrichment, intelligence production, and analytical quality
• Apply structured analytic techniques to test assumptions and evaluate competing explanations
• Identify opportunities to improve data sources, analytical methods, workflows, and product performance
• Develop or prototype solutions within the scope of the role
• Partner with Intelligence, Engineering, and Product teams to drive automation and product development
• Support broader Intelligence organization needs and share knowledge with teammates

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international affairs, data science, computer science, intelligence studies, Chinese language, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 1–2 years of experience in intelligence analysis, quality assurance, data evaluation, or a related analytical field
• Relevant coursework, internships, or service experience may substitute for direct professional experience
• Chinese-language proficiency sufficient to independently research, evaluate, and interpret Chinese-language sources for intelligence analysis
• Working knowledge of PRC economic statecraft, including relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures and their implications for intelligence analysis and data accuracy
• Experience using AI-enabled tools, including AI-native development environments, agentic tools, or large language model interfaces, to support analytical or technical workflows
• Demonstrated experience applying structured analytic techniques, such as Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) and key assumptions checks
• Ability to independently evaluate detailed information using established methodologies while exercising judgment when requirements or available information are ambiguous
• Strong written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to document analytical findings for technical and non-technical audiences and produce work requiring limited substantive review
• Intellectually ambitious, unafraid of ambiguity, and a desire to collaborate on something meaningful
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in or relocate to commutable distance from the South Jordan, UT or Tysons Corner, VA offices

Proficient in Chinese-language analysis and PRC economic statecraft, with a strong ability to evaluate and integrate diverse data sources. Experienced in applying structured analytic techniques and AI-enabled tools to enhance intelligence production and analytical quality.

• Chinese-Language Proficiency
• Intelligence Analysis
• AI-Enabled Tools Experience
• Structured Analytic Techniques
• PRC Economic Statecraft Knowledge

• Data Analysis
• Data Integration
• Risk Methodology
• Analytical Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Data Evaluation
• Research Techniques
• Analytical Workflows
• Intelligence Production Standards
• Evaluation of AI Outputs

• Strong Written Communication
• Intellectual Ambition
• Collaboration
• Judgment in Ambiguity

• Economic Statecraft
• Intelligence Studies
• International Affairs
• Data Science
• Chinese Language

• AI-Native Development Environments
• Agentic Tools
• Large Language Model Interfaces