Policy Advisor, China and the Indo-Pacific at The Heritage Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Analysis, Research, Legislation, Public Speaking, Media Engagement, Coalition Building, Testimony, Event Organization, Communication, Leadership, Geopolitical Issues, National Security, Asian Language, Initiative, Innovation, Professionalism

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

Title: Policy Advisor, China and the Indo-Pacific Reports to: Director, Asian Studies Center Job Summary: The Policy Advisor, China and the Indo-Pacific is responsible for informing policy positions and creating a high-profile, national, and international reputation for The Heritage Foundation related to the China challenge and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific. The Policy Advisor engages in research, crafts model legislation, and provides policy guidance on China and other geopolitical and national security issues in the Indo-Pacific. This position collaborates with other team members to produce publications, participate in education programs, and act as a spokesperson for in public events, briefings, and media interviews. Job Duties: Develop innovative legislative policy solutions and craft model legislation. Conduct timely, rigorous policy analysis and research, producing high-quality papers and reports. Speak at major public functions and at professional conferences. Provide expert testimony before Congress. Maintain a high profile in the media and a leadership position in the public policy community and on Capitol Hill. Organize meetings and events to promote Heritage policy positions. Build and maintain national and international coalitions. Advise management on programs which keep Heritage in a leadership role within the conservative movement on Chinese and Indo-Pacific Policy. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in the China and Indo-Pacific policy field; some experience working on Capitol Hill preferred. Communications: Excellent writer and public speaker; able to communicate policy advocacy position, working fluency in an Asian language preferred Technology: Microsoft Suite Other Requirements: Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives. Promotes policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speaks with one voice. Professionalism: highest possible degree (adaptability, maturity, integrity and accountability). Initiative: highest possible, requiring only general guidance with high degree of independent action. Innovation: exceptional entrepreneurial skills and willingness to take initiative. Benefits and Salary: The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs. The salary range for this role is $112,000 - $130,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.

Responsibilities

The Policy Advisor is responsible for informing policy positions and creating a reputation for The Heritage Foundation regarding the China challenge and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific. This role involves research, crafting legislation, and providing policy guidance on geopolitical and national security issues.