Top 116 China policy Jobs in Washington, Dc

Research Associate, China Strategy Initiative
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
Program Associate, Southeast Asia and U.S. Foreign Policy
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Policy Advisor, China and the Indo-Pacific
The Heritage Foundation —Washington, DC
- $105,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- 5 years
- Microsoft Office
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Research Associate, Europe Studies
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Master's degree
Fall 2026 Trainee Position, Indo-Pacific Program
The German Marshall Fund of the United States —Washington, DC
- From $18.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
Policy Analyst/Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
Amentum —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Project Assistant, Indo-Pacific Security Initiative
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE U S INC —Washington, DC
- $26.45 - $27.40 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Biosecurity Expertise
CRDF Global —Arlington, VA
- Maintenance
- Senior level
Sourcing Consultant (Contractor)
Breakout —Washington, DC
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Research
- Organizational skills
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Program Director and Senior Fellow
Center for a New American Security —Washington, DC
- $125,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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User Support Specialist (Intelligence Data Discovery and Tradecraft)
Leidos —Bethesda, MD
- $73,450 - $132,775 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Meeting Coordinator
WilmerHale —Washington, DC
- $67,500 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Assistant Banquet Manager
Marriott International, Inc —National Harbor, MD
- $32.69 - $44.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Middle East Security Program Researcher
Institute for the Study of War —Washington, DC
- $68,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
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Russia Researcher
Institute for the Study of War —Washington, DC
- $68,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
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Program Assistant, Transatlantic Security Initiative
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE U S INC —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
ArcGIS Geospatial Researcher
Institute for the Study of War —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Research
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Associate Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE U S INC —Washington, DC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 6 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Food Runner
WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB —Rockville, MD
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Research Assistant/Associate
Center for a New American Security —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Research Associate, China Strategy Initiative

Council on Foreign Relations -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $58,000 a year

Qualifications

Mandarin
Academic research projects
English
Social media platforms
Bachelor's degree
Newsletters (communication methods)
Managing projects
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program’s aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

CFR is hiring two Research Associates (RA) who will support the China Strategy Initiative, under the direction of the initiative’s director and C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia. The Research Associates will also work on the initiative’s broader efforts including with other staff and initiative fellows. The research associates work directly with the fellows, providing administrative and research support. The research associate role is dynamic and ever evolving, giving the RA the opportunity to support different fellows within the initiative and its programs.

This full-time position is based in CFR’s Washington, DC office at least three days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. Effective Monday, September 14, 2026, CFR employees will be based on-site at least four days per week. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Conduct research and editing for articles, book chapters, and other publications, including in both English and Mandarin language source material.
Provide logistical and administrative support to the senior fellow, including scheduling and calendar management, handling phone calls and media requests, making travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence.
Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers, presiders, and participants, and providing logistical support for the event.
Assist with budgeting, including tracking monthly income statements, monitoring grant information, potentially drafting grant reports and proposals, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement.
Assist with the drafting, proofreading, and editing of written material, including grant proposals and reports.
Assist in managing the editing, production, and dissemination of monthly newsletters.
Assist the senior fellow with social media outreach, including, website maintenance and posting and/or using social media applications such as X, Facebook, etc., as needed
Support other fellows and departments, upon request.
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, Asian studies, history, or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Experience

Demonstrated academic work on foreign relations of China and Taiwan.
One or more year(s) related administrative and/or internship experience preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Strong organizational and planning skills and high attention to detail.
Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
Exceptional written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, X or other social media, and internet research.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under tight details.
Full-professional proficiency in Mandarin.

Required Application Materials:

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits:

The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $55,000-$58,000, depending on experience.
In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

About CFR:

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

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