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Research Analyst

Employer
GAP Solutions Inc
Location
Arlington County, Virginia
Closing date
Nov 10, 2021

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Position Type
Research Scientist / Analyst
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Position Objective: The Research Analyst position is interdisciplinary and requires the application of expert-level professional knowledge of and experience in the practice of diplomacy. Under the guidance of client leadership, the incumbent serves as a research analyst responsible for conducting research and interviews, analyzing diplomatic practice, and developing and writing case studies and Policy Implementation Reviews. As an expert foreign affairs practitioner, the incumbent ensures that his or her research and analysis meet the needs of Department of State personnel and the larger foreign affairs community by supporting the training efforts by the Institute.
Primary responsibilities in the Center include researching and writing case studies, conforming to existing guidelines, for use in Policy Implementation Reviews. Policy Implementation Reviews draw from diplomatic reporting, interviews, and open-sources. In addition, the incumbent will collaborate with FSI course coordinators to facilitate the use of the lessons learned case studies in classrooms.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify potential case studies for research.
- Respond to requests to research case studies identified by Department stakeholders, as directed by the Center leadership.
- Research case studies using a combination of relevant academic studies, off-the-record interviews, published and unpublished memoirs, Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training oral history interviews, press releases, public statements, speeches, background briefings, Mission Activities Tracker (MAT) data, Cable Archive Retrieval System (CARS) and State Messaging and Archive Retrieval Toolset (SMART) reviews, as well as other relevant data in order to generate a detailed, soundly sourced, ~150-page (per case study) "Master Draft" chronology of events and actions.
- Draft analytical case studies focusing on the tradecraft of diplomacy and conforming to existing guidelines. Expected rate of production would be a minimum of 6-10 case studies (= 2-3 Policy Implementation Reviews) annually.
- Maintain diplomatic expertise by staying informed of current diplomatic efforts and Department of State goals.
- Continuously research to enhance the usefulness and pertinence of Center's case studies.
- Continuously develop and maintain professional contacts who will be resources for the Center.
- Maintain and develop professional contacts with other government agencies as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- This position requires professional and expert-level knowledge of the application of diplomatic tradecraft, developed by having served a minimum of five (5) years in a U.S. embassy in a political, economic, public diplomacy, or equivalent position. Professional education and experience in any or a combination of the following disciplines can contribute to the base knowledge required to perform the work: Foreign Affairs; International Relations; History; Anthropology; or Liberal Arts.
- Secret Clearance (verifiable in JPAS)
Minimum Qualifications:
- An advanced degree and foreign language skills are preferred.
- Be familiar with diplomatic tradecraft and its use.
- Possess strong analytical and writing skills and be willing to write to order.
- Be familiar with academic research standards.
- Advanced knowledge of the mission and functions of the Department of State, as well as other foreign affairs agencies, in order to frame course studies in the context of work situations diplomats might encounter.
- Familiarity with and the ability to use computer and related technologies (be a skilled user of the Microsoft Office suite) and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in order to carry out and/or facilitate the accomplishment of numerous functional responsibilities of the position.
- Commitment to a collective and collaborative work environment, able to operate both as a member of a small team but also with wide latitude and independence.
- Must be able to favorably pass company and client background and security process.
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
Requisition ID: 4803

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