Research Analyst

<p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>Exovera is seeking a motivated Chinese Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research, analytic services and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to China.</p><p>Exovera provides research, analysis, and operational capabilities to government, defense, and private-sector clients. Our team consists of China, Russia, and Iran-focused linguist-analysts who work closely with a cadre of software engineers to produce cutting-edge insights, data exploitation, and tool development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Job Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Work individually and as part of a team to conduct open-source research and analysis in Mandarin Chinese -language using online sources, academic publications, gray literature, and in-house proprietary databases.</li><li>Identify and collect data for analysis and to create finished reports.</li><li>Write and edit finished analytic reports, ranging from short briefs to monograph-length studies.</li><li>Engage with senior clients to discuss project needs and opportunities and to brief reports.</li><li>Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility, including identifying key items for research and analysis and potential new data sources.</li><li>Work with in-house software developers to identify and assist collection and processing of Mandarin Chinese documents and structured data.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Active Top-Secret clearance, TS/SCI is preferred. For an applicant with a 10+ history of research, publication, and thought leadership in China political-military analysis, a current clearance is not necessarily required.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in Chinese military strategy, doctrine, and capabilities; science and technology development; and/or political system.</li><li>Minimum 4-5 years of relevant professional work experience.</li><li>Advanced Mandarin Chinese language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening.</li><li>Superior verbal and written English communication skills.</li><li>Strong demonstrated ability to work individually, as part of a team, and to lead small project teams.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science, or related field; Masters or PhD preferred and required for an applicant without an active security clearance.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid work schedule: in-person and remote</li><li>Flexible hours, non-shift work</li></ul><p></p>

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