Research Assistant, Economics and Trade

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States US United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission Full time

**Duties**:
Under the direction of the Director for Economics and Trade, the Research Assistant is responsible for supporting policy and issue analysis of China and U.S.China relations, primarily in the fields of economics and trade.

1. Monitor, investigate, and assess developments relevant to the Economics and Trade Team's portfolio including, but not limited to, the topics identified in Requirements and Qualifications below.
2. Provide daily and weekly updates to Commissioners and staff on developments in the Commission's mandated research areas.
3. Assist in preparing detailed written and oral analyses and assessments of issues within the Economics and Trade Team's portfolio.
4. Provide support to Commission staff in researching and drafting assigned portions of the Commission's Annual Report or other research reports, and preparing testimony or other products by conducting research, drafting correspondence, writing, and fact checking.
5. Work with designated senior staff and team members to support hearing co-chairs in developing, planning, and executing Commission hearings.
6. Provide research, analytical, and other support on assigned issue areas within the team's portfolio for Commissioners and staff.
7. Attend seminars, meetings, and events on behalf of the Commission, and write memoranda to Commissioners and staff.
8. Conduct literature reviews, expert interviews, and other initial research to identify potential avenues for Commission research products and public hearings.
9. Provide substantive review on external contracted research reports.
10. Assist with developing and sustaining a professional network of China-focused processionals in the U.S. government, private sector, and academia.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
**Qualifications**:

- 1. Ability to present information clearly and concisely through both written and oral reports.
- 2. Research, analytical, and evaluative skills, including the ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of disparate data on emerging and/or controversial issues.
- 3. Interest and knowledge, as demonstrated by relevant coursework or work experience, in at least two of the following areas:

- China's domestic economy;
- China's financial system, including its banking system and capital markets and their regulation;
- China's technology development goals and industrial policy;
- China's economic diplomacy and statecraft; and
- U.S.China bilateral trade and investment flows and China's adherence to U.S.China bilateral commitments, its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and other multilateral agreements.

4. Knowledge of U.S. trade laws, regulations, and procedures, as well as policy goals of the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch, especially those pertaining to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan.
- 5. Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Asian Studies, Economics, Political-Economy, International Relations, or Political Science.
- 6. Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, to include ability to effectively utilize original language sources of electronic and print information in developing policy-relevant original research and analysis.

**Education**:
Bachelor's degree or higher.

**Additional information**:
The Commission will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The Commission participates in the E-Verify Program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are hired by the Commission, the Commission will verify with the DHS and the SSA that you are eligible for employment in the United States.

**Benefits. **As federal government employees, Commission employees in six-month term positions are eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Employees accrue and may use annual and sick leave in accordance with Commission policies and procedures.
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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Interviews will consist of two parts: 1) interviews with the Director of Economics and Trade, Executive Director, and appropriate staff; and 2) a writing test.
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- Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Cover letter, resume, and current writing sample.

**If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements**:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognize

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