cnas
Research Assistant/Associate
Washington, District of Columbia · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
PythonData AnalysisProject ManagementExcelLogisticsResearchCommunicationTime ManagementMentoringWritingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Candidates with an interest in defense strategy, policy, and operations who possess strong project and event management skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The RA will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects on high-impact defense issues and organize events such as roundtables and wargames with senior defense and national security leaders.
- Please note that this is not a regional studies position.
Responsibilities
- Create meeting agendas, take notes, and track associated tasks.
- Compile expense reports and manage financial reporting.
- Maintain program website and project content.
- Manage program contact lists.
- Manage team publication schedules and deadlines.
- Collaborate with Center staff to develop compelling graphics and data visualizations.
- Plan, manage, and execute Defense Program events, including wargames run by The Gaming Lab, private roundtables, and public events.
- Identify invitees and manage RSVP lists.
- Research and build familiarity with potential funders.
- Develop proposals, grant applications, and project budgets in conjunction with Center staff.
Requirements
- Other tasks may be required, and responsibilities will vary over time.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant area of study (e.g., strategic studies, security studies, political science, international relations, military history, operations research).
- Project management experience.
- Events management experience.
- Experience researching, analyzing, and writing on national security and defense issues.
- Experience designing, executing, and analyzing wargames or other research-related events.
- Experience in data analysis and visualization using standard tools (Excel, Python, R, etc.).
- Two to five years of full-time relevant work experience (required for Research Associate applicants).
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship
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