Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.
The Strategic Non-Kinetic Effects (SNKE) Mission Division at MITRE develops cutting-edge capabilities to gain and maintain strategic advantage. We are a cross-functional team of subject-matter-experts, engineers, modelers, planners, analysts, and innovators working to deliver strategic economic and non-kinetic solutions to the nation’s most pressing security challenges.
We are seeking a Lead China Research Analyst to support high-priority research and analysis related to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This role is designed for an experienced analyst with deep subject-matter expertise in Chinese industrial policy, military modernization, and critical technology planning, as well as demonstrated experience leading small analytic teams and independently managing a research portfolio.
Roles & Responsibilities:
-
Produce clear, rigorous, and timely written products, including research reports, briefs, executive summaries, and analytic assessments.
-
Lead in-depth research and analysis on China-related national security issues, with a focus on topics such as PRC industrial policy, the defense industrial base, PLA reform and modernization, and PRC planning for critical technologies.
-
Brief senior leaders and clients on analytic findings, strategic implications, and emerging trends related to China’s policy, military, and technology landscape.
-
Generate data-informed research efforts, including identifying opportunities to leverage large datasets and analytical tools where appropriate.
-
Shape and advance a China-focused research portfolio by identifying analytic gaps, refining research questions, and ensuring sustained coverage of priority issues.
-
Exploit and evaluate Chinese-language primary and secondary sources and incorporate relevant findings into all-source or mixed-source analysis.
Basic Qualifications:
-
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies, International Relations, Economics, or a related field with a focus on China’s language, culture, policy, and economy; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
-
5–8 years of professional experience researching one or more of the following areas:
-
PRC industrial policy / defense industrial base
-
PLA reform and modernization
-
PRC policy planning for critical technologies
-
Demonstrated experience leading small teams of analysts and managing workflows, quality control, and deliverables.
-
Proven ability to independently manage a China-focused research portfolio with minimal oversight.
-
Full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese; applicants will be assessed on language capabilities.
-
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured research skills.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor analysis for senior decision-makers.
-
Experience exploiting Chinese-language sources and integrating them into all-source or mixed-source analytical products.
-
Experience supporting U.S. government, defense, intelligence, think tank, or federally funded research environments.
-
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
-
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S Citizenship is required.
-
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leveraging big data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to China-focused research topics
-
Basic familiarity with SQL and/or Python for data querying, analysis, and research support
-
Prior experience briefing senior government or military leaders.
-
Advanced degree in China studies, security studies, international relations, public policy, economics, or a related discipline.
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email [email protected] for general support and [email protected] for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.
Benefits information may be found here.
Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
