East Asia Analyst
Overview
We are looking for Analysts with experience and interest in conducting data-driven investigations on East Asian security issues to join our State-Sponsored Threats Program. Our team at C4ADS is pioneering new approaches in using publicly available information and emerging technology to map, track, and disrupt state-sponsored illicit activities, such as proliferation financing and malign influence. As an Analyst, you’ll play a driving role in this effort. You will build and field new tech and methodologies to uncover the techniques and networks that states use to exploit systems of international collaboration, threaten global security, and undermine democratic institutions. You will steer the strategy and impact of our projects, develop new lines of inquiry, and work with a diverse coalition of government and civil society partners to hold these networks accountable. Along the way, you will get in-depth training and hands-on experience with the latest methods and tools in open-source investigations. In return for your dedication and creativity, you’ll be rewarded with a fun and constructive culture, generous benefits, and flexible hours. Read more about the role and requirements below.
Organization:
C4ADS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to data-driven analysis and evidence-based reporting of conflict and security issues worldwide. We utilize cutting-edge technologies to manage, integrate, and analyze disparate data from diverse languages, regions, and sources, including our own field research in conflict zones and fragile states. Through our data collection and analysis, we seek to produce and disseminate compelling content to engage both international and local audiences on issues of conflict and security. In doing so, we fill a critical gap left by traditional public sector institutions and profit-driven contractors.
What You’ll Do:
- Learn and apply advanced data science and investigative methods to conduct detailed analysis of transnational illicit networks
- Use native or professional-level proficiency in Chinese or other foreign languages to find, collect, and analyze high value datasets for related projects
- Produce a range of analytical products from public reports to private dossiers for a wide audience, including law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and multinational organizations
- Travel around the world to meet with partners and collaborate
- Represent C4ADS by briefing analysis externally, including to senior decision-makers, and at high-level public forums
- Regularly use advanced technologies like Palantir to support research and analysis
What We’re Looking For:
- Native or professional-level fluency in Chinese OR demonstrated knowledge of data and analytical tools for geospatial/maritime analysis
- Proven investigative experience related to the maritime sector, financial crime, state-sponsored malign influence and counterintelligence, cyber threat analysis, money laundering, conflict finance, or sanctions evasion
- Prior overseas work and/or relevant research experience in using non-English sources to conduct analysis on illicit networks
- Experience in using technology to analyze structured and unstructured data
- Undergraduate degree in a related field, be it international relations, computer science, foreign language, or a similar area
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Dedication to our values and passion for our mission
- Self-motivated, strategic thinker with the initiative and drive to seize opportunities, but the attention to detail to connect the analytical dots
- Willingness to travel at short notice, including to high-risk environments
Bonus Points For:
- Experience in big data analysis / data engineering / cloud computing
- Advanced proficiency or fluency in additional East Asian languages
- Master’s degree in a related field
How We’ll Reward You:
- $65,000 salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary 401 k program
- Unlimited vacation and flex time that focuses on the work, not hours
- Professional development programs that allow you to customize your own courses and build your own development path
- A passionate team that values hard work and is serious about building and maintaining a great culture
How to Apply:
Please send us your cover letter, resume, and a two to three-page writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please include the position name in the subject of your email and direct all inquiries and applications to hr@c4ads.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
If you don’t think you’re qualified but love what we’re doing, please apply anyway! We’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to creating an exciting and rewarding work environment for our staff by providing equal opportunity for all positions of employment to qualified employees without regard to gender, race, color, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, military status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are fully committed to the objective of furthering equality of opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, educating, and recognizing all personnel.