What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, China (Hunanese) position at Baron?
ANALYST, CHINA (HUNANESE)
** Please apply on our website at baronpa.com/careers **
** Applications through LinkedIn will not be considered **
** Only applications on our website will be considered **
ABOUT BARON
Baron conducts in-depth research into China and the U.S.-China relationship in support of clients in the U.S. Department of Defense and the Fortune 100.
More than 20 years after the normalization of trade relations, U.S. government and business leaders increasingly struggle to navigate China. This challenge reflects not only the daunting complexity of China, but also the limitations of mainstream analysis. Baron’s China advisory practice provides U.S. government and private-sector clients with unparalleled insights into China and the U.S.-China relationship by utilizing overlooked windows into China. Baron’s research methodologies include both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with a strong emphasis on history and culture as keys to understanding commercial, political, and military dynamics.
APPLICATION
Interested candidates should complete the application at baronpa.com/careers including submitting a writing sample, a cover letter, transcripts (official or unofficial), and a resume. The writing sample should demonstrate excellent writing skills on a topic related to U.S. politics, China, or similar topics that might be of interest.
COMPENSATION
- $68,000 to $78,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Baron does not sponsor work visas and requires the ability to work in-person in Washington D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducting in-depth research using Chinese language sources, including in Mandarin
- Generating unconventional insights into China and Asia
- Conducting analysis of historical, cultural, commercial, political, and military dynamics in the region
- Comparing key dynamics in Hunan to other parts of China and the region
- Writing research reports on China and Asia
- Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND SKILLS
- Fluency in a Hunanese dialect of Chinese (preferably Xiang Chinese, but consideration will also be given to applicants who speak Gan Chinese, Hakka Chinese, or Tujia)
- Demonstrated interest in the history and cultures of China or East Asia
- Strong English-language writing skills
- Experience conducting in-depth research with creativity and rigor
PREFERRED BACKGROUND AND SKILLS
- Experience in Hunan
- Knowledge of any other non-Mandarin languages of China
- Professional experience specialized in long-form writing or editing
- Experience with graphic design and publishing software
- Experience with ArcGIS or similar tools for geographic analysis and mapmaking
- Experience with data analysis tools
Salary : $68,000 - $78,000