Responsibilities
Help build a cohesive, rational, and strategic response to challenges in the realms of US security and military policy vis-à-vis China, with the goal of reshaping the parameters of debate around US foreign policy
In collaboration with other team members, develop concrete foreign policy proposals aligned with the grand strategy of Restraint and build support for those positions through a high level of original scholarship, policy analyses, opinion columns, talking points, and other materials for public dissemination
Use knowledge from the program’s research and Congress’s legislative agenda to effectively influence policy. Connect QI’s work to relevant scholars and activists
Have or develop strong relations in the relevant policy community, including the Defense and State Departments and National Security Council and on Capitol Hill, and promote QI’s work and agenda among decision-makers
Work with communications colleagues to develop positions quickly on issues of the day to benefit from a first-mover’s advantage in framing the policy and media narrative; provide expert commentary and represent QI in the media
Organize and lead panels, roundtables, study groups, and workshops at QI
Support and brief leadership as needed
Direct and coordinate research assistants and interns to support output
Education and Experience
PhD preferred
Minimum of three years as an academic or policymaker, preferably at a university, think tank, nonprofit, or government
Competence in Mandarin required
Demonstrated familiarity with the US foreign policy landscape and a strong record of scholarship or policy work in the fields of IR/security studies, modern East Asian diplomatic/military history, or other relevant areas
Strong understanding of and commitment to the principles of a US foreign policy based on the IR theory of Restraint
Experience representing an organization and its agenda to high-level and public audiences
Requirements
Ability to produce detailed, original analytical reports on military and national security policies in East Asia, with a focus on China and/or China’s security relations with other major states
Exceptional, clear, and compelling writing and strong editing skills
Ability to translate foreign policy concepts into clear and engaging content
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and comfort working within a small team in a start-up environment
Ability to speak and write knowledgeably and comfortably about public policy research and findings to news media; and key partners, including state, local, and federal policymakers, as well as general audiences
Ability to conceive and lead projects and complete them on time, on budget, and with attention to detail
A high level of energy, commitment, and enthusiasm for the Quincy Institute’s mission, program, and goals
