Regional Subject Matter Expert

Key Role:

Research, analyze, and write about Eastern European security and defense issues and policies in support of a DoD organization that works with structures throughout the U.S. Government and with public and private think tanks around the world to develop and communicate a common understanding of competitor actions and decision-making. Apply expertise of the challenges with our primary competitor in Europe and Eurasia to analyze, synthesize, and produce written research products commissioned by the client organization. Research topics that are of interest to the customer and presents findings in concise, articulate formats, as directed by the client. Support current operations by completing short notice taskings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and participating in Operational Planning Teams (OPTs). Author products informed by independent research at the direction of the government. Monitor elements of national power and foreign policy decision making to inform the evaluation of the effectiveness of existing government policy programs and initiatives. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience applying near-peer military culture and policy to real-world events for government, academia, or research-oriented organizations
• 5+ years of experience focused on Eastern Europe and Eurasian competitor issues and challenges
• Knowledge of instruments of national power, including diplomatic, informational, military, and economic (DIME) and military, informational, diplomatic, financial, intelligence, economic, law, and development (MIDFIELD) concepts
• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak a critical eastern European language with a 3/3 rating on the DLPT scale
• Ability to provide written analysis at the General Officer or Flag Officer (GO/FO) level with expectation of multiple redirects while maintaining adaptability
• Ability to travel in Europe or to CONUS
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or National Security Policy

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience living or working in Eastern Europe
• Experience as a client facing professional performing onsite delivery
• Knowledge of project management best practices, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs
• Master’s degree in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, National Security Policy or related field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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