United States Institute of Peace
Research Analyst (Administrative)
Who We Are
Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.
We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.
JOB BRIEF
The Research Analyst will support the South Asia Program staff with research and program support tasks in support of the planning, development, and implementation of the 2024 Interorganizational Global Forum (IGF) as well as follow-on analytic products.
The IGF is a high-profile, multi-stakeholder event that is part of a partnership with the Department of Defense's Joint Staff J7 Directorate. This specific event will examine great power competition in the context of India-China competition, with the aim to provide the U.S. government and its partners with an enhanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for collaboration in managing great power competition. The position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to USIP's South Asia Program Director.
Hours
This is a temporary position that is expected to be through October 2024.
The weekly hourly time commitment may vary depending on the pace of the workload and planning requirements related to the 2024 IGF. The hourly time commitment is anticipated to go beyond 20 hours in the weeks leading up to the September 2024 IGF.
TARGET SALARY
Grade 7 - $55,924
The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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