Senior Director China Engagement
Nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization working to reduce nuclear, biological, and emerging-technology threats.
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About Nuclear Threat Initiative
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) works with governments and other organizations to develop and implement solutions for nuclear, biological, and emerging-technology risks. Its current work includes policy and governance addressing AI-related biosecurity and nuclear-system risks.
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About the Role
You will lead and expand engagement with Chinese experts on biological, nuclear, and emerging-technology risks. You will build institutional partnerships, design and deliver Track II and Track 1.5 dialogues, assess engagement strategy, develop grant proposals, write policy analysis, and advise senior leadership. You will represent the organization in relevant meetings, monitor Chinese policy developments, review China-focused communications, and travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
- Significant 10+ years of experience in international security, nonproliferation, or China-focused policy work, including relevant graduate research
- Experience designing and leading a Track II or comparable dialogue with Chinese counterparts from design through delivery
- Knowledge of Chinese security policy, government structure, and decision-making processes related to biological, nuclear, or emerging-technology issues
- Written and oral Mandarin fluency
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia before the start date and throughout employment
- Writing sample, such as a published article, policy paper, or op-ed
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain partnerships with Chinese think tanks, research institutions, senior experts, and U.S. organizations working on U.S.-China relations
- Design and execute Track II and Track 1.5 dialogues on biosecurity, AI-bio convergence, nuclear deterrence, and nuclear security
- Conduct a strategic assessment of current engagement with Chinese experts and institutions
- Develop and write grant proposals to sustain and expand engagement with Chinese experts
- Write policy papers and timely analyses on opportunities to reduce shared risks
- Review outreach materials, talking points, and op-eds for Chinese audiences or on U.S.-China security dynamics
- Represent NTI in meetings and dialogues with Chinese research institutions and relevant counterparts
- Track Chinese policy, research, and public discourse on nuclear, biological, AI-bio, and emerging-technology risks
- Develop an engagement strategy and advise senior leadership on its implementation
- Travel domestically and internationally, typically less than 25% of the time
Benefits
- Health insurance benefits
- Other benefits in the NTI compensation package