Policy Analyst (Research), China and the Indo-Pacific

The Heritage Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class health care

Employer-sponsored retirement funding

Generous paid leave

Job summary

The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC seeks a Policy Analyst (Research) focused on China and the Indo-Pacific. This role supports security, diplomatic, political, and strategic developments in Asia, with emphasis on the PRC and U.S. interests in the region.

Reporting to the Director of the Asian Studies Center, the analyst will produce research staff papers and policy recommendations to inform policymakers and the public. Strong writing and public speaking are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in a relevant discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant Asia policy or Indo-Pacific security experience.
• Excellent writing and public speaking; Asian language fluency preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis on Indo-Pacific security, diplomacy, politics, and economics.
• Develop innovative policy recommendations and proposals.
• Support planning and execution of events, briefings, and meetings with policymakers and experts.
• Represent Heritage at conferences and external engagements.
• Participate in the public policy community and Indo-Pacific policy debates.
• Contribute to media outreach to boost Heritage’s visibility on Indo-Pacific policy issues.
• Build relationships with congressional offices and policymakers.
• Assist in preparing congressional testimonies, state testimonies, and public comments.
• Advise management on programs to keep Heritage in a leadership role in Indo-Pacific policy.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Public speaking

Written communication

Asian language (preferred)

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Policy Analyst (Research), China and the Indo-Pacific

Washington, DC

Full Time

Title : Policy Analyst, China and the Indo-Pacific

Reports to: Director, Asian Studies Center

Job Summary: The Policy Analyst supports The Heritage Foundation’s work on security, diplomatic, political, and strategic developments in Asia and the Indo-Pacific, with particular emphasis on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and U.S. interests in the region. Through rigorous research, analysis, and policy engagement, the Policy Analyst contributes to the development of policy recommendations and insights that inform policymakers, stakeholders, and the broader public on critical geopolitical and national security issues

Job Duties:

• Conduct policy analysis and scholarly research on Indo-Pacific security, diplomatic, political, and economic issues, and contribute to published reports, policy papers and other research products.
• Develop innovative policy recommendations and proposals.
• Support the planning and execution of events, briefings, and meetings with policymakers, experts, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent Heritage at conferences, public events, and other external engagements.
• Participate in the greater public policy community and debate on Indo-Pacific policy issues.
• Contribute to media outreach and external engagement efforts that enhance Heritage’s visibility and influence on Indo-Pacific policy issues.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with congressional offices, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Help prepare Congressional testimonies, state testimonies, public comments, and model legislation at the state and federal level.
• Advise management on programs which keep Heritage in a leadership role in Indo-Pacific policy.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree preferred in a relevant discipline

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience working on Asia Policy or Indo-Pacific security affairs

Communications: Excellent writer and public speaker; able to persuade and change minds; working fluency in an Asian language preferred

Technology: Microsoft Suite

Other Requirements:

• Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives.
• Promotepolicies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speaks with one voice.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercises initiative and resourcefulness, working independently while seeking guidance and collaboration as appropriate.
• Displays intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems.

Benefits and Salary:

The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.