Research Analyst

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JOB BRIEF

The Research Analyst will support the South Asia Program staff with research and program support tasks in support of the planning, development, and implementation of the 2024 Interorganizational Global Forum (IGF) as well as follow-on analytic products.

The IGF is a high-profile, multi-stakeholder event that is part of a partnership with the Department of Defense’s Joint Staff J7 Directorate.

This specific event will examine great power competition in the context of India-China competition, with the aim to provide the U.S.

government and its partners with an enhanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for collaboration in managing great power competition.

The position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to USIP’s South Asia Program Director.

Hours

The weekly hourly time commitment may vary depending on the pace of the workload and planning requirements related to the 2024 IGF.

The hourly time commitment is anticipated to go beyond 20 hours in the weeks leading up to the September 2024 IGF. 

TARGET SALARY

Grade 7 - $55,924
The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation.

Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Works with the South Asia Team to provide administrative and logistical support for the IGF, including preparing event materials, agenda, panelist bios, hosting online calls, and supporting in day-of logistics.


* Works with USIP team to manage logistical arrangements for the IGF and related meetings, including coordinating meetings with relevant stakeholders, reserving rooms, developing invitations, monitoring RSVPs, ordering food and supplies, arranging room set-up, and serving as the main point of contact for attendees as needed.


* Support USIP IGF project director with outreach to all potential participants.


* Liaises with meeting participants as needed to ensure a successful meeting.


* Supports in organizing subsequent roundtables or briefings related to findings and recommendations of the IGF.


* Coordinates monthly South Asia Program internal meetings as needed.


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