Research Analyst, China Program
The Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) is an FDD research center advancing U.S. security and prosperity through technology innovation and cyber-policy research.
Funding history
About FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
CCTI is an internal center of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies that combines adversary research, scientific experimentation, and interdisciplinary study to develop technology, governance, and policy responses to cybersecurity and emerging-technology threats. Its stated initiatives include CSC 2.0, the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, and Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare research.
Skills
Candidate Availability
About the Role
You will research China's diplomatic, economic, military and technological relationships across the Middle East, including Iran, the Gulf states and Israel. You will examine military cooperation, track investments in strategic infrastructure, and monitor Beijing's diplomatic engagement. You will conduct open-source research, draft memos, papers and talking points, contribute to policy briefs and op-eds, and support congressional testimony and briefings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, Middle Eastern studies, China studies, security studies or related field
- Approximately 2–3 years of relevant professional experience preferred
- Demonstrated research and writing experience
- Familiarity with Middle Eastern political and security dynamics strongly preferred
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Experience with open-source research preferred
- Chinese language proficiency is an asset; Arabic or Persian welcome
Responsibilities
- Research China's diplomatic, economic, military and technological relationships across the Middle East
- Examine Chinese military and security cooperation in the region
- Track Chinese investments and commercial activities in strategic infrastructure, ports, telecommunications, energy and emerging technologies
- Monitor Beijing's diplomatic engagement and regional influence activities
- Conduct primary-source and open-source research
- Draft research memos, background papers, congressional hearing materials and talking points
- Contribute to policy briefs, articles and op-eds
- Support congressional testimony, policy briefings and engagement with government officials
- Collaborate with scholars on joint research projects and events
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage based on eligibility