Research Analyst

Foundation For Defense Of Democracies - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

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About the position

The Research Analyst position at the Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) within the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) focuses on leveraging economic and financial power to enhance U.S. national security. The role involves analyzing international economic changes, understanding the implications for U.S. foreign policy, and addressing threats from countries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The analyst will contribute to research on illicit finance, corruption, and authoritarianism, producing data-driven analyses and policy recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support the research, development, and publication of research products for CEFP.
• Focus on data-driven analysis and drafting policy memos, briefs, monographs, and other products as required.
• Employ data and analytic tools relevant to CEFP's original research and thought leadership.
• Support CEFP in executing events and outreach related to your research.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned consistent with the Senior Research Analyst/Research Analyst role.

Requirements

• 1-3 years (or equivalent) experience in research and writing or data-driven analysis for Research Analyst level.
• 5-8 years (or equivalent) experience in research and writing or data-driven analysis for Senior Research Analyst level.
• A bachelor's degree in economics, data sciences, political science, international relations, public policy, a foreign language, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is desirable.
• Investigative research skills including experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) or asset tracing (i.e. i2, Orbis, Lexis Nexis, Dunn & Bradstreet, etc.).
• Strong alignment with FDD mission and position as an independent, non-partisan foreign policy think tank.
• Strong presentation and communications skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in handling complex datasets, data modeling, and statistical programs.
• Prior experience conducting research, investigations, or data analysis using non-English sources.
• Prior experience working for, with, or alongside U.S. government law enforcement or regulatory agencies.