Research Assistant for the Security and Foreign Affairs Team

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission seeks a motivated individual with strong research, analytical, and writing skills to monitor developments across the team’s portfolio, support Commission hearings, and help research, draft, and fact-check the Annual Report and other research products. Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

The position is on the Security and Foreign Affairs Team, which covers China’s foreign policy and domestic politics; the People’s

Qualifications

• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is required.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills are essential.
• Ability to monitor developments across the team’s portfolio and support Commission hearings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments across the team’s portfolio.
• Support Commission hearings.
• Research, draft, and fact-check the Annual Report and other research products.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese proficiency

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Job description

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is seeking a motivated individual with strong research, analytical, and writing skills to monitor developments across the team’ portfolio, support Commission hearings, and help research, draft, and fact-check the Annual Report and other research products. Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required

The position is on the Security and Foreign Affairs Team, which covers China’s foreign policy and domestic politics; the People’s Liberation Army; China’s internal security apparatus; transnational security challenges such as drug flows, scam centers, and transnational repression; China’s relations with Taiwan and policy toward Hong Kong; and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific

The position is based in Washington, DC, and is open to U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance

The Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or uniformed service

Applications are due by 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.