Research Analyst at United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Who We Are

Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

The Research Analyst will support the South Asia Program staff with research and program support tasks in support of the planning, development, and implementation of the 2024 Interorganizational Global Forum (IGF) as well as follow-on analytic products.

The IGF is a high-profile, multi-stakeholder event that is part of a partnership with the Department of Defense’s Joint Staff J7 Directorate. This specific event will examine great power competition in the context of India-China competition, with the aim to provide the U.S. government and its partners with an enhanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for collaboration in managing great power competition. The position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to USIP’s South Asia Program Director.

Hours

This is a temporary position that is expected to be through October 2024. 

The weekly hourly time commitment may vary depending on the pace of the workload and planning requirements related to the 2024 IGF. The hourly time commitment is anticipated to go beyond 20 hours in the weeks leading up to the September 2024 IGF. 

TARGET SALARY

Grade 7 - $55,924
The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the South Asia Team to provide administrative and logistical support for the IGF, including preparing event materials, agenda, panelist bios, hosting online calls, and supporting in day-of logistics.


• Works with USIP team to manage logistical arrangements for the IGF and related meetings, including coordinating meetings with relevant stakeholders, reserving rooms, developing invitations, monitoring RSVPs, ordering food and supplies, arranging room set-up, and serving as the main point of contact for attendees as needed.


• Support USIP IGF project director with outreach to all potential participants.


• Liaises with meeting participants as needed to ensure a successful meeting.


• Supports in organizing subsequent roundtables or briefings related to findings and recommendations of the IGF.


• Coordinates monthly South Asia Program internal meetings as needed.


• Assists the South Asia program with research tasks related to the IGF and follow-on workshops, briefings, and written analysis, including but not limited to security dynamics in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, India-China relations, and US-India defense relations.


• Works with the USIP IGF Project Director to produce a written final report covering the assumptions, recommendations, and key judgements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international relations, political science, security/conflict studies, regional studies, or related field required.


• One (1) year of relevant work experience related to South Asia required, as well as academic training relevant to policy issues in the region and the institutions, and tools of U.S. foreign and security policy. 


• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.


• Experience assisting in the organization of conferences, meetings, and events, including with organizations in South Asia, preferred.


• Excellent research and analytic skills, including on topics related to the security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.


• Experience working as part of a team.


• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel are required. Strong computer skills in database usage preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural communication.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1.  Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
2.  Cover letter
3.  Resume 

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.  

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.  

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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