JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

1. Under close supervision, conducts research and analysis that meets CNA's quality standards on focused, structured questions.Can effectively apply standard, routine, and well-established analytic methodologies. With minimal direction and supervision, routinely produces analysis that is logical and traceable as well as objective and unbiased.Shows some analytic creativity.

2. Develops rudimentary institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues.

3. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Keeps others informed. Actively engages with colleagues and works with manager to identify opportunities for collaborations within team and division. Seeks out others working on similar topics.

4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by conducting background research and helping prepare materials under the direction of more experienced staff.

5. Limited interaction with sponsors/clients and their study POCs under the supervision of an experienced colleague.

6. Impact largely confined to individual project work.

7. Demonstrates basic, effective communication skills, both written and oral.Can effectively present work to colleagues and CNA managers.

8. Works under close supervision on focused, well-structured pieces of projects.

9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.Serves as an effective member of project or research team by supporting leadership as needed.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Minimum Master's degree in International Relations, history, political science, public policy or a relevant field or equivalent experience.

2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Master's & 0 years of experience in research and analysis. Familiarity with the deterrence literature, Russian military doctrine, and the Russian economy. Russian language skills a plus.

3. Skills:

• Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint); Ability to manage databases
• Ability to gather and organize information on policies, systems, problems, or procedures; Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of research techniques
• Ability to plan and organize tasks effectively, both as an individual contributor and as a team member
• Effective communication skills.

4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Documents

1. Resume or CV.
2. Transcripts - Please upload your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
3. Writing Sample - Please upload a research paper or journal article that demonstrates your writing and research skills (draft copies are acceptable).

Optional documents

1. Cover letter - Please upload a cover letter as part of your application that introduces yourself, summarizes your relevant skills and experiences, and describes why you would be a valuable asset to CNA's SP3 Division
2. Personal statement - A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines - Personal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a candidate's application