Defense Policy & Wargaming Research Associate

The Center For A New American Security (Cnas); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks a Research Assistant/Associate to support its Defense Program in Washington, DC. The role involves defense research, event planning, and project management in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, editing publications, organizing wargames and roundtables, and contributing to research with senior staff. Bachelor’s degree required; in-person, DC location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in researching, analyzing, and writing on national security and defense issues.
• Willingness to perform administrative work with diligence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute meetings and events across multiple time zones.
• Edit papers and manage publication schedules for the Defense Program.
• Design, plan, and oversee defense program events including wargames and roundtables.
• Develop proposals, budgets, and engagement with sponsors and funders.
• Conduct literature reviews and in-depth defense research; assist wargame design and analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Research and analysis

Writing and editing

Data visualization

Open-source research

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Slack

Job description

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks a Research Assistant/Associate to support its Defense Program in Washington, DC. The role involves defense research, event planning, and project management in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, editing publications, organizing wargames and roundtables, and contributing to research with senior staff. Bachelor’s degree required; in-person, DC location.