POSITION: Subject Matter Expert - China
LOCATION: Virginia
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret / NATO (Secret)

Position Description and Responsibilities:

Strategic Foresight Branch operates under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) SPP. The Strategic Foresight (SF) Branch conducts strategic foresight and operational framing to identify trends and associated defense, security and military implications that support the Allies gaining shared understanding of the future security environment. The Branch provides analysis of trends, including corresponding interactions/convergence that may cause instability situations, as well as resulting challenges and opportunities. A specific capacity has been created to develop those trends further in regard of a China perspective.

The Contractor shall contribute to building/maintaining the situational awareness and the understanding of China and the Asia-Pacific region, supported by the development of new deliverables and emerging work stands. The Contractor will perform the following requirements:

• Research prevailing national, international and NATO-relevant political, social, scientific and technological, economic, environmental, and military issues to identify strategic trends and implications related to China and Asia-Pacific
• Develop and maintain a China and Asia-Pacific community of interest for ACT within NATO and with broader relevant parties, including IOs, NGOs, think tanks, academia and industry regarding existing and emerging strategic issues
• Collaborate as approved in the program of work with HQ SACT teams to provide regional expertise on China and Asia-Pacific
• · Support the implementation of findings and in ACT programs of work and, where appropriate, liaise with other NATO bodies. Deliver as required written material and briefings related to his/her competences to internal and external audiences
• Be available to ACT leadership for China related requirements
• Provide support to Strategic Foresight team for ACT conferences and workshops that address issues related to China and the Asia-Pacific
• Assist in the hand-over of work and contacts to the enduring manning within SF when reassigned.
• Develop and make available within ACT and for wider distribution as appropriate reports, briefings, papers, or other deliverables that contribute to a better understanding of China
• Participate as required to populate SF portal
• Fulfill other specific China related tasks directed

Desired Education:

• Master's degree related to China (i.e. International Relations, Language, History); PhD preferred
• Individual should hold at least a HSK4 level certification (Hanyu Shuipoing Kaoshi) in Mandarin

Desired Relevant Skill Areas:

• Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, or academic environment in analysis in the area of cultural Chinese awareness studies
• Demonstrated expertise on China and the Asia-Pacific (some combination of a tertiary education level degree in Chinese studies and experience in living/working in China)
• Knowledge of Chinese political / geopolitical, human, economical, technological and environmental issues
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with academia and governmental partners
• Proven expertise in research studies
• Possess strong communication skills

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23551: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• research: 6 years (Required)
• China: 10 years (Required)
• Living in China: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

License/Certification:

• HS4K Level Certification (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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