Research Assistant, Economics and Trade

Legislative Branch - United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

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Legislative Branch - United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Location

Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is a Congressional advisory commission, mandated to monitor, investigate, and report to Congress on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China. The Commission's full mandate is posted at https://www.uscc.gov/charter.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be eligible for a security clearance. Upon appointment, the selectee will be required to undergo a background investigation, and during the employment period may also be required to obtain and hold a Federal security clearance. An active clearance is not a prerequisite for applying for or initiating employment. All candidates must be available to work in-person in Washington, D.C.

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 actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and values having a variety of views, backgrounds, and experiences on the team. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of that individual's protected characteristics, including: race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and childbirth), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, uniformed service, or sexual orientation.

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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Date Posted

06/09/2024

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