China Policy Lead

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. is seeking a senior policy professional to develop and promote advocacy programs relating to U.S.-China trade, investment, and regulatory policy.

The focus includes supply chains, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. You will produce high-level written content, brief leadership, and engage with member companies and government officials. The role requires deep knowledge of China policy, strong writing, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international affairs or related field.
• 6–8 years of China policy analysis or advocacy experience.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on trade, investment, regulatory and geopolitical developments in U.S.-China relations across policy portfolios.
• Produce high-quality, executive-level written content for updates, newsletters, briefings, and reports under tight deadlines.
• Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities to keep members and leadership informed.
• Draft briefing materials, testimony, speeches, position papers, letters, and other policy products for senior officials and executives.
• Conduct original research and translate complex China-related trends into actionable insights for leadership and members.
• Convene and support senior executives and member companies through meetings, working groups, and conferences.
• Manage multiple workstreams and policy portfolios with accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to member inquiries and provide guidance on policy, regulatory, and commercial developments in China.
• Support international missions, events, and member engagement activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

English fluency

Education

Advanced degree in international affairs / public policy / economics / law / business / Chinese studies

Job description

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. is seeking a senior policy professional to develop and promote advocacy programs relating to U.S.-China trade, investment, and regulatory policy.

The focus includes supply chains, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. You will produce high-level written content, brief leadership, and engage with member companies and government officials. The role requires deep knowledge of China policy, strong writing, and the ability to manage multiple